Those students interested in documentary filmmaking will be specifically tutored in this genre and how it differs from fiction filmmaking. We will explore how to prepare and write a documentary script, how to research and gain access to one’s subject matter, and the importance of editing in the process.

The course will cover the essence of a point of view in the storytelling of a documentary. We will explore the difference between subjective and objective storytelling in documentary filmmaking.

Students will make a short documentary of between 3 and 5 minutes.

THEORY

The 1st week will involve an introduction to the theory with regards each specific module.

PRACTICE

The 2nd week will involve the physical production of a 3-minute film, by students organized in teams, which will be conceived, prepared, filmed and edited by themselves.

MENTORING

• These films and students will be mentored by the Tutors;

• Students will be encouraged to build up a body of work, both during and after their courses.

• Students will be encouraged to specialize from the beginning.

• And to form creative teams where they will learn to work in groups