Documentary Filmmaking

Documentary filmmaking sits at the intersection of journalism, visual storytelling, and advocacy. This course builds the foundational toolkit every non-fiction filmmaker needs: how to identify and research a subject, conduct interviews that reveal truth on camera, shoot verite footage that captures life as it happens, and assemble footage into a structured, emotionally resonant film. Each module addresses a real production phase, using frameworks drawn from award-winning documentaries and festival-circuit best practices. No prior filmmaking experience is required — just curiosity, a camera, and a story you want to tell.