Intro to Documentary Production - 5 Saturdays

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Oct, 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

9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/11 (no session 10/4) | 5 Saturdays from 10 am - 4pm

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. Get hands-on and make your own short doc. Learn by doing! And help us inaugurate our new cameras!

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 (Adobe Premier Pro). 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: Brian Terrill

Brian is a filmmaker and educator passionate about writing, directing, editing and animation. His documentary work tends to feature eccentric artisans, from monster-sculptors to glass violinists. Since 2013, Brian has worked as a teaching artist and curriculum developer in the Washington DC area, where he enjoys helping students develop the technical skills to bring their creative visions to life. This summer Brian directed The Lobsters at Beach Party Point, a sci-fi comedy short, to complete his MFA at American 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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Teaching Artist Brian Terrill

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

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

Tickets

USD 545.00

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