Make Your Dream Documentary
With Our Online Course and Community
Want a free sample?
Discover 10 tips to creating cinematic documentaries and 7 steps to becoming a professional filmmaker in this free 1-hour masterclass.
Watch NowLEARN HOW TO MAKE DOCUMENTARIES
Make your doc from start to finish whether it's a short, feature film, or series
Master storytelling with our full module on how to tell compelling stories
Advance your skills and day rate so you can earn a living making films you love
Build your connections, crew, and confidence through our online community
Achieve more with less using agile kit, small crews and smart digital workflows
Learn at your own pace with lifetime membership so you can keep coming back
Meet your mentor
Created by filmmaker Sebastian Solberg, DFA combines everything Seb has learned over the last ten years of his career with extensive additional research into the latest digital technology and documentary techniques.
WHAT DO OUR MEMBERS SAY?
Angharad George-Carey
Beginner Filmmaker
“I genuinely can not tell you how much DFA has lifted my confidence. Thank you Seb, this course has just been incredible and I can not recommend it enough!"
Ted Hesser
Adventure Photographer
"The Documentary Film Academy is an incredible resource for any aspiring filmmaker. I’ve used it myself, and learned a lot along the way. For the price of a cheap lens, I think it’s a worthy investment.”
Amanda Mitchell
Beginner Filmmaker
“This course has been incredibly valuable to my development. I would highly recommend DFA to any one interested in unlocking their creativity through the art of documentary."
Join a Supportive Community
We have a private DFA Facebook group where you can engage with other students and ask any questions you might have throughout the making of your documentary and beyond.
