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OTOXO Productions
Documentary Production and Direction (1 year)
- Barcelona, Spain
Course
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Each year, 15 individuals are given the opportunity to co-direct a 60-minute documentary with OTOXO Productions to be screened on BTV. Simultaneously, participants are provided with an intensive nine-month training course covering all elements of documentary studies and production. Following this, the participants are given three months of training focused on becoming film industry professionals, whilst at the same time, they follow these steps and become film industry professionals in their own right.
OTOXO Productions
Documentary Production and Direction (1 month intensive)
- Barcelona, Spain
Course
Full time
6 weeks
On-Campus
English
For one month each year, 15 selected participants co-direct a series of 3-5 minute documentaries with OTOXO Productions. These shorts are distributed to festivals & media outlets around the world and streamed on the OTOXO platform. For these reasons alone we demand the highest quality of work from our participants and provide them with the highest quality of training to ensure it.
Prague Film School
Course in Documentary
- Prague 1, Czech Republic
Course
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Documentary Film Program at Prague Film School aims at creating an independent documentary filmmaker. Through intensive practical and theoretical work, each student learns how to adapt the narrative tools of drama to tell truthful stories about the real world that simultaneously entertain, educate, and inspire audiences. The course is designed to develop professional-level production and post-production skills.
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NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Documentary Fundamentals Workshop
- Online
Course
Part time
4 weeks
Distance Learning
English
With participation from The New York Times Op-Docs, this course gives developing storytellers the tools they need to complete a short film. Students will explore documentary styles, the language of film production, and the legal and ethical considerations involved in chronicling the lives of their subjects. DFW includes readings, pre-recorded video lectures, self-prep exercises, and screenings of classic and modern films. The course culminates with each student making a 3-5 minute digital doc. Students can book two one-on-one sessions with the instructor, and schedule time with their classmates to view work and provide feedback.
Colby College
Course in - Cinema Studies
- Waterville, USA
Course
On-Campus
English
Explore moving images circulating in a variety of media platforms and formats. Engage with the present and the future based on cinema’s past.
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In Documentary degree programs at the Courses level, you'll dive into storytelling that impacts communities and highlights important issues. This unique field combines creative and analytical skills, allowing you to explore the art of documentary filmmaking and narrative creation.
As you study, you'll engage in courses like cinematography, editing techniques, and screenwriting. These classes train students to capture real-life stories while using industry-standard equipment and software, enhancing technical skills. The environment encourages creativity and expresses personal viewpoints through various documentary styles, including observational, expository, and participatory formats. Students build confidence as they engage with new perspectives, developing a critical eye for detail and an ability to convey truth through visual media.
Graduating from a Documentary program opens opportunities in film production, broadcasting, and multimedia journalism. You can prepare for roles such as documentary filmmaker, video editor, or content producer, all of which are crucial in today's media landscape, where authentic storytelling is more important than ever.