Documentary Films

Producing a video documentary to reach a broader public: Documentary storytelling can be an effective way of educating a wide international and domestic public via broadcast and public screenings. However, bear in mind the expensive cost/time required for post-production (editing), and the difficulty of securing wide broadcast. If you do not have a potential broadcast outlet that will reach a relevant public consider whether the potential benefits are worth the investment and skills/resources required. A broadcast on a minor channel, or one that is not targeted to a key audience, may not be worth the effort.

Also note that to produce a one-hour documentary, most filmmakers shoot over 80 hours of raw footage. The more detailed your list of shots are prior to shooting and the more you prepare for your interviews, the less raw footage you will need to shoot to achieve the same length for your final piece.

Check out the selection of documentaries on YouTube for ideas (note: not all videos are available for free viewing).