If you’ve got an idea for a great documentary, this class will help you to get it out of your head and onto the screen. Led by the Guardian’s head of documentaries Charlie Phillips, this highly informative evening demystifies the process of developing, pitching and distributing factual films.
Suitable for filmmakers at any stage of their career, the class includes up-to-date market information and lots of practical advice on pitching ideas to editors. Plus, Charlie will discuss what the Guardian is currently doing with documentaries, and how you can get involved. Don’t miss out on this fantastic masterclass – book your place now and learn how to make documentaries that make a difference to the world.
Content
- How to grow your idea for a documentary
- Pitching your idea to commissioning editors
- Different funding options – from more traditional broadcast routes to more experimental DIY options
- Advice on distribution, marketing and networking
- Shortform v longform
- The future of documentary-making – how to seize the opportunities digital technology has to offer
- Q&A
Class preparation
- You’re encouraged to arrive with ideas for documentaries you might like to make, as well as a sense of the style and content of films you enjoy watching
- Please note this preparation is not essential to attend the class or benefit from it
Tutor profile
Charlie Phillips is head of documentaries at the Guardian. He was previously deputy director at Sheffield Doc/Fest for seven years. Before that, he was editor of FourDocs for Channel 4. Find him on Twitter here.
Watch our interview with Charlie
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Details
Date: Wednesday 13 January 2016
Times: 6.30pm-9.30pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £49 (includes VAT, booking fee and drinks)
Event capacity: 50
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