Make Your First Documentary

No. Don't worry, you don’t need lots of expensive filmmaking gear to learn the skills taught in the course. But to put them into action, you will need a camera. It doesn’t need to cost you lots of money, you could borrow a friend's DSLR or even just use a smartphone for now. Whatever you go for, it's how you use it and the quality of your story that matters most.

This course teaches you step-by-step every stage of the documentary filmmaking process, but you don't need to master every skill set. If you love filming, say, but producing isn’t your thing, you can bring a producer on board to help you make your documentary. But we do suggest you complete all modules in the course, as the more you understand each stage of filmmaking, the more confident you’ll be as a filmmaker - and the better your films will be too.

For life! You buy the course with one upfront payment and it's a lifetime membership, which means you can access all the current and future content for life. Your membership will never expire. This means you're free to go at your own pace, watch the videos as many times as you like, and revisit modules whenever you need a refresher.

This course is for anyone looking to make their first documentary or is in the process of making a doc and not sure how to finish it. Whether you’re a beginner making your first film, a photographer or journalist venturing into video, or a videographer looking to make compelling films, Documentary Fundamentals is here to help.

Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a professional completion certificate as a testament to your achievement and dedication. This certificate can be a valuable addition to your professional portfolio or resume.

Documentary Fundamentals offers a streamlined learning experience, eliminating the need for expensive years in traditional film school or time-consuming searches on YouTube. It's designed for speed, affordability, and flexibility.

There's no set time limit for completing the course. Typically, students take between a week to a month to finish, depending on how long they dedicate to it each day. The course is designed to be flexible, so you can progress at your own pace and fit it around work, family commitments, or other obligations.

Absolutely! At Documentary Film Academy, we prioritise your satisfaction. We offer an unconditional, risk-free, 30-day money-back guarantee for our online course, Documentary Fundamentals. If, within 30 days of your initial purchase, you feel the course isn't right for you, simply email us, and we'll provide a full, no-questions-asked refund. We want you to start your journey into documentary filmmaking with complete confidence in your investment.

The Documentary Fundamentals course is just over 5 hours long. Everything in the course is condensed to enable you to learn as quickly as possible. Additionally, there are assignments and quizzes included to reinforce your learning and test your understanding of the material.

Yes, closed captions are available for all the videos in this course. This feature ensures that our content is accessible to a wider audience, including those who are hard of hearing or for whom English is a second language. By providing subtitles or captions, we aim to enhance your learning experience, making it easier for you to follow along and understand the course material.