What is Documentary Filmmaking?

The subjects, subgenres, styles, format, techniques and unique voices of documentary filmmaking

By Raindance

Date and time

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:00 - 21:00 GMT+1

Location

Raindance Film Training Centre

10a Craven Street London WC2N 5PE United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • 2 hours

At a glance

  • Week 1 of the Documentary Filmmaking Foundation Certificate
  • Learn the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking
  • Learn how to make the skills transferrable between passion projects and paid corporate work
  • Part of the Documentary Filmmaking Foundation Certificate

What you will Learn:

What is Documentary filmmaking?

The term Documentary filmmaking covers a wide variety of subjects, subgenres, styles, format, techniques and unique voices. In this class we will look at:

  • The main styles and sub genres
  • The building blocks of documentary filmmaking
  • How to create a vision for your documentary
  • How does style communicate your story

This course can also be taken as part of the Documentary Filmmakng Foundation Certificate: Book all 5 weeks HERE

Who should attend

This course is for anyone interested in making documentary style films. Whether you are a complete novice who is interested in getting started or whether you are an experienced videographer who wants to take the next step.

About your instructor

Tom Webb started making short films in his early teens and his love of filmmaking continued in his career. After starting his filmmaking life re-editing American TV shows for broadcast on the Discovery Channel in the UK and filming Martial Arts and Professional Wrestling he then went on to be Head of Creative at Upbeat, a digital agency that covers video production and web development. Whilst there Tom filmed and edited everything from press junkets to film premieres, medical videos to corporate events, A-list movie stars to random people in the street. Alongside this Tom has also co hosted the Have You Seen..? Podcast, made award winning short films, short form documentaries and a feature length documentary about the male perspective of fertility treatment called The Easy Bit which premiered at Raindance in 2019. It was reviewed in The Hollywood Reporter.

Tom’s Social Media:

Personal Twitter: @TomWebbDirector

Personal Instagram: @tomwebbdirector

The Easy Bit Twitter: @theeasybitdoc | Instagram: @theeasybit | Facebook: facebook.com/theeasybit

Organised by

Raindance is dedicated to fostering and promoting independent film in the UK and around the world. Based in the heart of London, Raindance combines Raindance Film Festival, training courses, which are offered throughout the year through its 10 international hubs, and the British Independent Film Awards.

Operating for more than 25 years, we offer a wide range of evening and weekend film training courses in London and online - all taught by experienced film professionals. Our courses, classes and workshops include some of the most popular in the UK, spanning disciplines and crafts such as screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography, VR, special effects, editing, lighting, sound and short film making to name just a few. Any questions? Contact us on  Monday - Friday between 10 am - 6 pm, or email us on .

Early bird discount
£0 – £57.60