Documentary Filmmaking Masterclass
How to Make A Documentary - From Start to Finish by Award Winning Netflix Director
4.14 (830 reviews)

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5 hours
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Jul 2018
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Why take this course?
🎉 How to Make A Documentary - From Start to Finish by Award Winning Netflix Director 🎥
Who is this course NOT for? ⚠️
- Beginners Alert: This course assumes you have some basic filmmaking knowledge and skills. If you're new to filmmaking and haven't created at least a 3-5 minute story and video, consider starting with more fundamental courses first.
Why take this course? 🚀
- No Fancy Tools Required: You don't need a large team, a hefty budget, or a prestigious film school degree to make a compelling documentary. All you need is a compelling story, and that's where I come in.
- Real-World Experience: This course is a window into my life as a documentary filmmaker, detailing the exact steps I took while making my award-winning film "The Pearl of Africa."
- Personal Insights: You'll receive personal lists of grants and festivals I applied for, offering you a pathway that has been proven to work.
- Community & Resources: Gain lifetime access to our vibrant online community and a treasure trove of assignments designed to elevate your project.
- Exclusive Content: With 42 lectures and over 5 hours of educational content, you'll get a unique perspective that goes beyond the classroom setting.
- Practical Advice: The wisdom imparted here is not typical of what you'd learn in film school or from books – it's practical, hard-earned knowledge.
- Comprehensive Tools: All the templates you need for a documentary project, including pitch decks, budgets, contracts, and lists of festivals and funders, are at your fingertips.
Who am I to teach you? 🤔
- A Proven Track Record: With 15 years as a professional filmmaker, including my work as an award-winning director and producer for Netflix, I've been in your shoes and come out on top.
- Investment in Knowledge: My journey in this field has involved substantial investment in online courses, books, talks, and workshops – both good and bad. But all of it was pivotal in getting me where I am today.
Take the Leap! 🏆
- Risk-Free Investment: Sign up now and join a community of passionate filmmakers. If you're not satisfied with the course within 30 days, I'll refund your money – no questions asked.
- Your Next Steps: Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your storytelling ambitions into a reality. Enroll now and let's make some documentaries together!
Enroll in "Documentary Filmmaking Masterclass" Today! 🌟
- Unlock Your Potential: With lifetime access, you can learn at your own pace and revisit the material as often as you need.
- Connect with Fellow Filmmakers: Share experiences, ask questions, and collaborate within our exclusive online community.
- Award-Winning Mentorship: Learn from someone who's been there and done that – an award-winning director who's passionate about sharing success secrets.
Don't wait for inspiration to strike. Take the first step towards your dream career in documentary filmmaking today! 🎬✨
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Our Verdict
This Documentary Filmmaking Masterclass offers a comprehensive view of the documentary filmmaking process, with unique insights from an award-winning Netflix director. While it lacks academic structure and technical detail for some users, it excels in engaging storytelling and practical assignments to help students establish their storytelling foundation. Improvements in audio quality and more focused theoretical instruction could enhance overall user experience.
What We Liked
- The course is structured to provide an overview of the entire documentary filmmaking process, from start to finish.
- Shares personal stories and unique insights on how to make, sell, and release a film without a big crew.
- Covers various aspects of documentary filmmaking in an engaging narrative style.
- Includes practical assignments to help students establish a plan and purpose for their storytelling.
Potential Drawbacks
- Some users find the course lacking in academic structure, expecting more of a master class format.
- Minimal focus on technical aspects such as camera settings, audio setup, and behind-the-scenes footage.
- Information presented is considered vague and surface level by some reviewers.
- Occasional issues with audio quality and inaudible parts, especially affecting non-native English speakers.
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