About this Event
Documentary Filmmaking Workshop: From Idea to Short Film
The workshop will focus on basic skill required for documentary filmmaking:
· different styles used for documentary filmmaking
· how to get the right style to suit your story;
· different types of documentary storytelling;
· narrative structure/story structure
· Storyboarding
· camera, lights, sounds
· Finding and shaping documentary ideas
· Interview techniques
· A-roll and B-roll choosing;
Who is it for?
· Beginners
· Aspiring or early-stage filmmakers
· Content creators
· People interested in video storytelling in general
Tutor
Joyce Trozzo is a London‑based documentary filmmaker whose work spans observational, immersive, rigged and high‑risk investigative storytelling. She has created films for BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, ITVX, Channel 4, Channel 5, Paramount+, Discovery and Prime Video, often working in sensitive environments and shaping powerful, contributor‑led narratives. Joyce is known for her calm, collaborative approach and her ability to demystify the filmmaking process for beginners. She is passionate about supporting underrepresented creatives and helping new filmmakers find their voice.
Organising entity
The Aliberg Media is a community interest company dedicated to improving diversity and inclusivity of documentary filmmaking and digital content creation industries.
Any queries, please address to the contact below:
Hamse Abdilahi (He/him)
Creative Director
Aliberg Media, London, UK.
Email: [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mountview, 120 Peckham Hill Street, London, United Kingdom
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