A story worth telling takes time to come into existence. Even before you pitch the idea to someone, you need a gripping theme which will move and reach audiences. A core of the film needs to be found in order to create an authentic and powerful connection. We will help you come up with a resonant story and prepare you to successfully present it.
What we will cover:
- What do you need to think about when you starting work on a project
- What type of documentary are you making
- What types of documentaries are there
- How to make your local, authentic story into the one that crosses the borders
- Core of the project, its local and authentic values and presentation creation which emphasizes its universal and international appeal
- Visual storytelling
- How to translate your script to the screen
- How to write a documentary project proposal and its structure
- How to package your project for presentation
- In-depth lecture with real-life examples, strategies and practical tips from one of the world’s leading documentary experts, followed by an interactive discussion.
- Free access to selected documentaries from Taskovski Films‘ catalogue, that are to be watched before the session as we will use them as case studies
- Detailed feedback and advice during the live session (synopses and other materials to be sent in advance) for a limited number of participants’ projects
- Direct guidance from the mentor on participants’ specific projects and their challenges
- Open discussion as a chance to share ideas, experiences and challenges with fellow participants.
- Discount offer on individual, one-to-one mentorship sessions on a different day.
- Filmmakers (producers, directors, screenwriters, editors or any other industry professionals)
- Film professionals with experience in their local market and industry, who wish to learn more about international market and opportunities
- Professionals working in sales, distribution and marketing departments
- Film students
- Professionals considering a career change and moving into areas of producing, festival work, international sales or distribution
- Documentary creators with projects/films at different stages: development, production, post production or ready to have a premiere in the market and be shown to audiences
- Applicants without any projects are equally welcome to explore with us how they can develop their individual professional career or company.