COURSE OUTLINE
7 modules taking you from idea to completed film.
Module 1
Storytelling
- Intro to storytelling
- Find your idea
- Choosing your narration style
- Visual storytelling techniques
- Character arc
- Three act structure
- Balancing storytelling with truth
- Writing interview questions
Module 2
Producing
- Intro to producing
- How to put together a film crew
- How to create a treatment
- How to put together a schedule
- How to create a budget
- How to fund your project
- How to create a production binder
- How to create a callsheet
Module 3
Camera Basics
- Intro to camera basics
- Camera resolution
- Frame rates
- Aspect ratio
- Picture profile
- White balance
- Exposure
- Depth of field & focal length
Module 4
Directing & Filming
- Intro to directing & filming
- Composition
- Camera angles
- Camera movement
- How to film an interview
- Keeping your subject in focus
- Natural lighting
- How to record sound on location
Module 5
Editing
- Intro to editing
- Overview of editing workflow
- Labeling, syncing & organising
- Transcribing your footage
- Paper edit
- Assembly edit
- Rough cut
- Fine edit
- The power of sound design
Module 6
Marketing
- Intro to marketing
- Online vs festival film release
- Tips to successful social media marketing
Module 7
Business
- Intro to business
- How to make a living as a filmmaker
- Embrace failure
- My favourite business books
- Mental health & motivation
BONUSES
Here are some of the amazing perks you get when you join DFA.
Live Coaching
We host regular Zoom calls for DFA members where you can ask questions & get feedback.
Software Discounts
Get discounts with our brand partners (Red Giant, Mister Horse, Noun Project and more).
Private Community
Connect with like-minded filmmakers with our private DFA community.
Workbooks & Templates
We supply templates and workbooks to help you make your documentary.
Virtual Job Shadows
Get onset behind-the-scenes videos showing the making of our films & commercials.
Lifetime Access
Get lifetime access to all current and all new content that is added to DFA.
Make Your Dream Documentary
DFA is an affordable, flexible and easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide to the entire documentary filmmaking process.
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What are our members saying about DFA?
Angharad George-Carey
Beginner Filmmaker
“I genuinely cannot tell you how much this course has lifted my confidence. I now have what Seb calls a three-act structure, a treatment, and I could pitch my idea to a room of people."
Simon Cade
YouTuber
“Anyone who's interested in making documentaries should get this course. I know I'll definitely be returning to specific segments as different things arise in my filmmaking career."
Erin Wallace
Content Producer
“This has been a smooth and clear step-by-step guide through making a documentary. I was able to learn at my own pace and go back to sections I wanted to repeat with ease.”
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