DOCUMENTARY FILM MAKERS GROUP: Training for Factual Filmmakers

The Documentary Filmmakers Group (DFG) is the UK's leading provider of industry focused training in documentary filmmaking and the national organisation working to promote talent and innovation in the industry.

DFG and its partner, Goldsmiths, University of London, are members of the elite Skillset Media Academy Network.

RESEARCH FOR FACTUAL (1 November 2008)
Knowing how to research for factual tv is an essential craft to master. High quality research is everything when it comes to making factual tv and being a good researcher offers a fantastic route into the television industry.

In this intensive, practical workshop you will discover the different approaches to research needed for different genres. You will also learn how to access, analyse and use information in a confident manner; how to make the best use of the Internet for film research; how to access archive footage and stills; and how to find contributors and locations.

As well as developing your research skills, you will gain an understanding of the roles of the different people you will work with from independent producers to media lawyers and archivists. The legal framework that can inform production will be examined as well as how to get results when you are researching under the constraints of time and tight budgets.

Whether you are keen to develop and improve your research skills for your own documentary, or wanting to enter the industry, this course will get you researching creatively and effectively.

DOCLAB - INTENSIVE COURSE IN DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING (1 – 15 December 2008)
Do you want to get ahead in documentary filmmaking? Get the skills and make your own film in just two weeks with DFG, the UK’s leading provider of industry-focussed training in documentary filmmaking  – also a member of the elite Skillset Media Academy Network.

DOCLAB is an intensive course taught by award-winning industry professionals that gives you the skills you need to pursue your career in documentary filmmaking. You will gain essential technical skills on industry standard HDV cameras, sound equipment and digital editing software. Through researching and making your own documentary under the expert guidance of our tutors, you will gain knowledge of and insight into the documentary production process to get the edge in this highly competitive industry.

By the end of the course you will also have your own film. Graduates of DOCLAB have screened their films at film festivals around the world, and have gone on to work for UK broadcasters and independent production companies. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL OF DFG’S TOP COURSES:
Visit www.dfgdocs.com/training 
Tel: 020 7249 6600
Email: training@dfgdocs.com

A 10% discount on the RRP is available to students quoting the following code: SCUNI08B.