Intro to Documentary Production - 5 Saturdays

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

Docs In Progress | Silver Spring

Docs In Progress
Publisher/HostDocs In Progress
Intro to Documentary Production - 5 Saturdays
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This hands-on production class for new filmmakers focuses on how to plan, shoot and edit a short doc.
About this Event

DATES

3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/26 | 5 Saturdays from 10 am - 4pm (no session on 4/19)

Includes 1 hour for lunch, bring your own lunch to store in the fridge.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

What story have you always wanted to tell?

This hands-on class teaches new filmmakers to plan, shoot, and edit short documentaries. It covers visual storytelling through interviews, B-roll, and archival footage and photos. You'll create a short character profile of a person.

To prepare for this class:

• Choose a person for your documentary. It can be a relative, or a local community member. That person should be available for interviews and tied to an interesting location or activity.

• Have a short pitch ready about why this would be an interesting story.

Additional information: Docs will supply cameras and equipment/software for postproduction. Plan to spend 4-6 extra hours on shooting B-roll outside of class. Extra editing time also can be reserved during Docs In Progress business hours.

LOCATION: Docs In Progress

8560 2nd Ave Suite 113, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Docs In Progress is located on the ground level of the Alexander House. The entrance of Docs In Progress is on Apple Ave. Parking garage, walking distance: Cameron Street Garage. Metro Station Red Line: Silver Spring (walking distance 5-7 minutes).

TEACHING ARTIST: Michael Anthony

Michael Anthony has 20 years of experience creating content -- documentaries, web series, films,and live streams. His films have been shown at film festivals [Martha's Vineyard, Chicago, and Atlanta]. Michael's documentary "Walls that Bleed" received nominations for prestigious awards, including HBO. His short film "Choices" won Best Short Narrative Film at the Spaghetti Junction Film Festival, and He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Professional Theater (Directing) from North Carolina A&T State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Experimental and Documentary Arts from Duke University.

ABOUT DOCS IN PROGRESS

Docs In Progress is a nonprofit that supports documentary filmmakers through workshops, feedback screenings, and fellowship programs. It helps filmmakers develop skills, refine projects, and engage with the community through film. It offers networking opportunities. The organization engages audiences and connects the local community with documentary films that address social, cultural, and historical topics. Docs In Progress runs workshops specifically for youth, helping young people learn about documentary filmmaking and use it as a tool to tell their stories.

What's the refund policy? If your circumstances change and you must withdraw from a class after registering, please be aware of our refund policy:

Withdrawal 20 or more calendar days before the first day of a program: 75% refund

Withdrawal 11-19 calendar days before the first day of a program: 50% refund

Withdrawal 10 or fewer calendar days before a program: No refund

In case of refund requests, the registrant will incur all Eventbrite fees.


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Michael Anthony, Teaching Artist


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Production Class April 2023



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Docs In Progress, 8560 Second Avenue, Suite 113, Silver Spring, United States

Tickets

USD 595.00

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