Documentary Filmmaking Course
A 3-day advanced course on documentary filmmaking
The 3-day Documentary Filmmaking course prepares the advanced videographers in the lucrative world of producing videos for Corporate, NGO, and Government clients. This course is also for vloggers and YouTube content creators.
This is an intensive program that combines in-class instruction and hands-on production workshops where students put into practice what they learn in the classroom.
During the first two days, students learn the fundamental tools of documentary filmmaking. Classes include Pitching, Directing, Camera, Lighting, Sound Recording, and Editing. Students apply what they learn by creating two-minute individual observational films, and by producing short projects under the guidance of their mentors.
Following production and post-production of each project, students screen their work with their classmates and instructors and engage in critiques and discussion.
What are you waiting for?
Documentary Filmmaking (Batch 9)
December 4, 5 & 6, 2019
10:00AM - 6:00PM
P9000 | +639175508789
Create high-impact documentary films with us!
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The educational objectives of the 3-day course are to teach students the art and craft of Documentary Filmmaking and to instruct students through a strict regimen consisting of lectures, seminars, hands-on workshops, and supervised editing to excel in the creative art of documentary storytelling.
A glimpse of what happens in this course
Expected learning outcomes
Skills learned as a result of successful completion of this workshop include:
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure creative environment.
• The fundamentals of developing, producing and directing a short documentary.
• Experience working as a director, producer, cinematographer, sound mixer, and editor on student productions.
• An in-depth experience working with digital video cameras and sound recording equipment.
• Sufficient knowledge of pitching to produce a paid corporate documentary.
• Knowledge of aesthetic film theory, and documentary ethics, and experience with practical application of the same.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The Documentary Workshop requires successful completion of the following creative projects in partial fulfillment of the graduation requirements:
• Project 1 - Observational Film
• Project 2 - Interview Project
• Project 3 - Pitching
• Project 4 - Final Documentary
Watch a final documentary project from a previous course
Testimonials
"Mas
nadagdagan at nadefine yung mga principles. Kailangan talaga yung mga ganitong training kasi kapupulutan ng aral""Sila sir EJ sila sir Dennis, the way sila magturo, cool lang siya pero masaya."
"Gusto ko yung way ng magkakahandle ng klase; more hands on yung instructors. Yung engagement sa mga estudyante, OK."
"Hindi by the book yung training.Meron din mga personal insights na binibigay yung mga nagtetrain sa amin."
"Tinuturo nila kung anong alam nila.
Gusto nilang pati rin kami matuto.""Grabe yung
lifehack na natutunan ko. Sobrang magagamit ko ito sa trabaho ko."MENTOR
EJ MIJARES
A graduate of the UP Film Institute, EJ has directed award winning documentary films tackling issues of environment, human rights and society.
He has further studied advanced documentary filmmaking under German, French and Dutch filmmakers in various workshops and specialized courses organized by Goethe Institute-Manila and Goethe Institut-Hanoi.
EJ has complete more than 50 documentary films.
Watch his director’s reel HERE.
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What are you waiting for?
Documentary Filmmaking (Batch 9)
December 4, 5 & 6, 2019
10:00AM - 6:00PM
P9000 | +639175508789
Steps for registration
- Fill up the registration form (click the Join this Class! button)
- Check your e-mail inbox and confirm your registration (so we know you're not a robot)
- Wait for the pre-registration e-mail containing the payment details
- Deposit your downpayment (50% downpayment, 50% on the first day of class)
- Send us a scan or photo of your deposit slip
- We'll send you a confirmation that we've received the payment
- That's it! You're in! See you in class!