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Documentary Filmmaking For The Writer
Learn how to write and successfully create independent films
Interested in producing your own documentary? Combine your fantastic ideas with creative writing skills as you identify the roles and talents required to succeed as an independent filmmaker. Build hands-on experience with the critical elements of developing and writing a proposal, including the synopsis, treatment, pitch, and top budget sheet. Students will also explore various film types, analyze funding sources, and create a plan to begin shooting sample documentary-style interviews.
Books for the course
- Introduction to Documentary, Third Edition
- Filmmaking for Change, 2nd edition: Make Films that Transform the World
- A New History of Documentary Film: Second Edition
Learner Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Distinguish between documentary and narrative films
- Create strong ideas for your documentary film
- Develop plan to produce your documentary film
- Apply creative writing skills for documentary synopsis, treatment, and grant proposals
- Analyze documentary films and funding
- Present strong verbal and written pitches
Course Schedule
| Type | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online (Instructor-led) | Jun 24, 2024 to Jul 29, 2024 | 7:00PM - 9:00PM | Zoom |
Documentary Filmmaking For The Writer Course Information
Contact Hours
12 hours
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit - $425.00