DEVELOPING THE DOCUMENTARY | JOIN THE WAITLIST
DEVELOPING THE DOCUMENTARY | JOIN THE WAITLIST
A common misnomer about documentary filmmaking is that it is made without the same preparation as narrative film. In this class, learn everything you need to be thinking, how to prepare, and how to think like a documentarian; before your crew hits the field, develop your idea at Chicago Filmmakers.
Course Length: 6 weeks
Times: Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM CST
Location: Online; Zoom
Instructor: Julie Englander
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This class will be held on Zoom on Thursdays, February 1 to March 7, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM CST.
Do you want to make a documentary? This course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of what it takes to produce your own nonfiction film or series. We’ll guide you through every step of the process: from the creative development of your idea to understanding the machinations of the industry to understanding the basics of how to execute your idea at a professional level. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to turn your ideas into reality and you’ll have the basics of a documentary proposal in hand.
Course taught by Julie Englander
Once you register for the class, you will receive an email each week with a link to access the online classroom via Zoom. All class materials are included and will be emailed to registered students.
Technical requirements: Students can access the course via a computer or smartphone. While access to a webcam or phone camera is preferable, only audio and the ability to view video are required. Students will need to install the Zoom app on their computer or smartphone, but no account is required.
“Julie Englander’s class Developing the Documentary came at the perfect time for me. I have the film production skills, but I don’t necessarily know the business side of documentary filmmaking, such as writing grant proposals. In her class, Julie took us step-by-step through the proposal process and gave us great feedback every week. As far as the students go, we’re all coming at it from different vantage points and different experiences, which really enriches the feedback you get and the class discussion. Now that I have completed this class, I feel like I have the confidence to write my documentary proposal.”