Documentary Two Day class
In-Person / Group
Unlock the Power of Documentary Filmmaking!
In this hands-on, immersive course, you’ll dive deep into creativity, technique, and storytelling. All equipment is provided — just bring your imagination and passion for filmmaking! By the end, you’ll have the skills, confidence, and vision to create your own compelling documentary.
Documentary
Two Days Class
Price: £380 (Freelance rate)
Prices include VAT.
Date: (Will update regularly)
Option 1: 23rd -24th Feb 2026
Option 2: 9th - 10th Mar 2026
Time: 10am to 5pm
(including lunch break)
Age: 18 or above
Group size: 6 maximum
(usually 2-3 person filming pairs)
Duration: 2 days (12 hours)
Location: London NW5
(6 minutes walking distance to Kentish Town Tube Station)
Documentary is an exciting and versatile film genre that is thriving across multiple platforms. Once primarily used for TV capturing, it is now functional, creative, and fun, taking on many forms — from news, feature-length documentaries to short-form content for social media.
Guided by a film director and screenwriter with over 25 years of media industry
experience, you’ll gain insider knowledge, hands-on skills, and creative confidence — all in a supportive and engaging learning environment. You’ll explore different styles and techniques, learning how to develop, film, and craft compelling stories. Most importantly, this course will help you discover your unique voice and find your own path as a documentary filmmaker.
Day 1: Discover & Develop
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Introduction to different forms and styles of documentary: From observational to creative, feature-length to social media shorts — discover how documentaries shape media, influence audiences, and impact the world.
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Understand the process: Learn key roles, the development journey, and how a documentary is brought from concept to final cut.
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Develop your idea: Turn inspiration into a strong, attention-grabbing concept.
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Bring your vision to life: Transform your idea into a script, prepare your shot list, storyboard, and mood board.
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Master the camera: Get hands-on with DSLR operation (Panasonic/Sony), tripod techniques, and essential sound and lighting skills.
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Learn interview techniques: Capture authentic stories using insider tips for both traditional and independent styles.
Day 2: Shoot & Create
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On-set experience: Learn how to set up and run a film shoot while understanding every role on set.
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Directing interviews like a pro: Gain practical, insider secrets to get the best performances from your subjects.
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Hands-on filming: Work in pairs to shoot your own documentary segment, bringing your story to life on camera.
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Edit your project: Use industry-standard software (Adobe Premiere Pro) to craft your final film, shaping it into a polished, professional piece.
By the end of the course, you’ll walk away with your very own 2-minute documentary— developed, shot, and edited entirely by you!
Even better, you’ll receive a professional review of your project to help sharpen your skills, guide your next steps as a filmmaker, and give you suggested exercises for at-home practice.
You’ll also receive a one-page written feedback delivered straight to your email within one week.
Booking Your Class
1. Reserve Your Spot
Reserve Your Spot
Fill in the booking form and submit it to us. Once we receive your form, we’ll reach
out by email to discuss and confirm the date and time that works best for you.
2. Secure Your Class with Payment
Secure Your Class with Payment
Once your class date is confirmed, we’ll send you a payment link by email. Complete your payment within 24 hours to secure your spot.
3. Receive Your Confirmation
Receive Your Confirmation
After payment, your class is officially confirmed! You’ll receive a confirmation letter
with all class details—please bring it with you when you join us.
Start your filmmaking journey with us and get ready to create your own powerful films!
Why choose us
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Learn from an internationally renowned director and producer who shares real-world experience and professional insights gained from decades in the global film industry.
2. Enjoy practical, hands-on camera and film equipment
time in a safe, supportive, and fun learning environment. Our step-by-step modules make filmmaking easy to
understand and effective for learners at all levels.
3. Affordable, high-quality training — our low overheads
keep course fees accessible, starting from just £150 per person.
4. You will collaborate in small groups.
5. You will receive a professional review of your project to
sharpen your skills, elevate your craft, and guide you to
your next step as a filmmaker.