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How to Create a Short Documentary

Work is nearly complete designing the Eco Doco: Mastering Short Documentary Making online course, a practical, beginner friendly guide that walks you through the four stages of documentary making: Preproduction, Production, Postproduction and Promotion. It includes templates, exercises and videos.

 

The eBook: ECO DOCO: The Companion Guide to Short Documentary Filmmaking is coming together as a portable companion to the online guide, with quizzes, a glossary and an answer key.

 

The podcast: Something Comes From Nothing: A pocket guide to making short documentaries, one listen at a time will be a series of easy-listening episodes, created as a listening break to spark new ideas and fresh directions. You can find it on SoundCloud.

 

Details on costs for the online guide and eBook will be announced soon. I'll share them here first so you're the first to know.​​​​​

FAQ

Find answers to your questions about the Eco Doco - How To Guide here.

Starting something new always brings up lots of questions - it's only natural to be curious and want to know more, especially when you’re excited about a new adventure! I’ve gathered some questions people might want to ask about this Guide, but if you don’t see yours here, please feel free to reach out via the contact form. I’m happy to help and will get back to you within 48 hours.

I’ve never made a video like this before. Does it have to be complicated?
Your video can be as simple or as detailed as you want. It’s your independent project, so make it your own.


Can I present my Eco Doco in another language?
You're encouraged to create your documentary in your home language. Just add captions (for example, via YouTube) so everyone can enjoy your work.


Who can I contact if I need help or have questions?
If you have any issues or need advice, please send an email or message me via the contact form. I’m here to support you.

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