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Developing Documentary Story Structure

Transform your documentary idea into a compelling narrative with expert guidance on structuring and shaping your story. Explore key elements such as exposition, theme, and character arcs through case studies and discussions. Receive valuable feedback on your project, ensuring your story resonates with clarity and impact.

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  • 18 and older
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  • 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY
  • 6 hours over 2 sessions

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Class Description

Description

Have a documentary idea or footage but unsure how to shape it into a compelling story? In this workshop, we’ll explore key storytelling techniques specific to documentary filmmaking. Learn how to structure your documentary using frameworks like three-act structure, theme, plot, and character arcs. We’ll dissect successful documentaries to understand what makes them work. You’ll also have up to 15 minutes to present your own documentary projects (in development or early production) and receive constructive feedback from both the instructor and your peers.

Topics:

  • Exposition
  • Theme
  • Plot and Character
  • Access to Characters and Story
  • Ways to Structure A Documentary
  • Your Point of View as a Director
  • Character and Conflict
  • Student Projects as Case Studies


Refund Policy

If you register for a workshop and are unable to attend, we can offer the following compensation:

  • Full refund (less 5% cancellation fee):
    • If your cancellation is confirmed at least 6 full business days prior to workshop's start date.
  • Full credit (valid for 3 months) or a 50% refund:
    • If your cancellation is confirmed at least 3 full business days prior to workshop's start date.
  • You receive no compensation (neither refund nor credit):
    • If your cancellation is confirmed less than 3 full business days prior to workshop's start date.
    • No compensation (Neither Refund nor Credit) is available for cancellations less than 3 full business days prior to a workshop's start time or for non-attendance. For example, if you cancel your registration for a workshop that starts at 6:30pm on Monday, we must confirm your cancellation no later than 6:30pm the Thursday before for you to receive Credit.

There are absolutely no make-ups allowed for any missed session(s) of a workshop. It is not possible for students to make up a missed session of their Workshop by attending an equivalent session on another day. There are no refunds for missed sessions.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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DCTV

DCTV is a non-profit media arts center in NYC that offers affordable workshops, production equipment, and space rentals for independent filmmakers. They provide a variety of hands-on digital filmmaking and media arts workshops in a convenient and accessible training facility.

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