Directing Feature Documentaries: Bringing Real Stories to Life
This event will take place over Zoom from 6pm - 7:30pm (BST) on 30th April 2024.
Directing Documentary Films for Broadcast, Online or Theatrical Release.
Unveil the art of directing impactful documentaries in this immersive workshop designed for aspiring filmmakers.
Paul Sng - DISPOSSESSION, POLY STYRENE: I AM A CLICHE (winner of BIFA 2021 Best Documentary, BIFA 2021 Raindance Discovery Award) and TISH (Sheffield DocFest 2023 Opening Gala film) is joining us for the first time to lead this training event.
Key Highlights:
Powerful Interview Techniques: Learn the art of conducting interviews that capture authentic stories.
Crafting a Documentary Package: Discover strategies for presenting your documentary in a compelling package suitable for broadcast, online platforms, or even theatrical release.
Structuring Your Documentary: Explore the nuances of documentary structure versus traditional narrative.
Navigating Post-Production: Gain insights into the practical aspects of completing your documentary, including budgeting, marketing, distribution strategies, and navigating the festival circuit.
Elevate Your Filmmaking Skills: Delve into real-world case studies and analysis to understand the do's and don'ts of documentary filmmaking.
Don't miss this chance to refine your documentary filmmaking craft and share your stories with the world. Reserve your spot now for an enriching journey into the heart of non-fiction storytelling.
This event will take place over Zoom from 6pm - 7:30pm (BST) on 30th April 2024.
Directing Documentary Films for Broadcast, Online or Theatrical Release.
Unveil the art of directing impactful documentaries in this immersive workshop designed for aspiring filmmakers.
Paul Sng - DISPOSSESSION, POLY STYRENE: I AM A CLICHE (winner of BIFA 2021 Best Documentary, BIFA 2021 Raindance Discovery Award) and TISH (Sheffield DocFest 2023 Opening Gala film) is joining us for the first time to lead this training event.
Key Highlights:
Powerful Interview Techniques: Learn the art of conducting interviews that capture authentic stories.
Crafting a Documentary Package: Discover strategies for presenting your documentary in a compelling package suitable for broadcast, online platforms, or even theatrical release.
Structuring Your Documentary: Explore the nuances of documentary structure versus traditional narrative.
Navigating Post-Production: Gain insights into the practical aspects of completing your documentary, including budgeting, marketing, distribution strategies, and navigating the festival circuit.
Elevate Your Filmmaking Skills: Delve into real-world case studies and analysis to understand the do's and don'ts of documentary filmmaking.
Don't miss this chance to refine your documentary filmmaking craft and share your stories with the world. Reserve your spot now for an enriching journey into the heart of non-fiction storytelling.
This event will take place over Zoom from 6pm - 7:30pm (BST) on 30th April 2024.
Directing Documentary Films for Broadcast, Online or Theatrical Release.
Unveil the art of directing impactful documentaries in this immersive workshop designed for aspiring filmmakers.
Paul Sng - DISPOSSESSION, POLY STYRENE: I AM A CLICHE (winner of BIFA 2021 Best Documentary, BIFA 2021 Raindance Discovery Award) and TISH (Sheffield DocFest 2023 Opening Gala film) is joining us for the first time to lead this training event.
Key Highlights:
Powerful Interview Techniques: Learn the art of conducting interviews that capture authentic stories.
Crafting a Documentary Package: Discover strategies for presenting your documentary in a compelling package suitable for broadcast, online platforms, or even theatrical release.
Structuring Your Documentary: Explore the nuances of documentary structure versus traditional narrative.
Navigating Post-Production: Gain insights into the practical aspects of completing your documentary, including budgeting, marketing, distribution strategies, and navigating the festival circuit.
Elevate Your Filmmaking Skills: Delve into real-world case studies and analysis to understand the do's and don'ts of documentary filmmaking.
Don't miss this chance to refine your documentary filmmaking craft and share your stories with the world. Reserve your spot now for an enriching journey into the heart of non-fiction storytelling.
We have a limited number of concession tickets available on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you identify as working class, are currently on benefits, or if you consider yourself to be financially disadvantaged in a way that is hindering your progression in your career, these tickets are available to you.
Where does the money go?
Underscore Studios is unfunded and comprised of three volunteers. We believe that upskilling yourself should be affordable, engaging, and transparent. The money towards Workshops such as these means that we can keep them as low as they are, pay our Freelance Workshop leaders, support the organisation to be sustainable, and when we can, make more of our services available for Free.
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We are aware that even the cost of a concession ticket may be a key barrier for many people.
With this in mind, we are pleased to be able to offer 1 Free place on this course.
Bursary places such as these, will be offered on a first come first serve basis.
