You have a story.
Letβs turn it into a documentary film.
Step-by-step courses and personal coaching that take you from idea to finished film. No experience or fancy gear required.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR HAS MADE FILMS FOR
CANONΒ·RED BULLΒ·GOOGLEΒ·VISAΒ·HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Hey, I'm Sebastian Solberg.
I've spent over two decades making documentaries for brands like Canon, Red Bull, and Google, and teaching at institutions including Imperial College London. I've seen firsthand how powerful a real story can be when it's told with clarity and heart.
Now I help everyday people turn their own stories into compelling documentaries, even if they've never picked up a camera. No fluff, no jargon. Just a clear, step-by-step method that works.
"I genuinely cannot tell you how much this course has lifted my confidence...it has just been incredible and I can not recommend it enough!"
Angharad George-Carey - Beginner Filmmaker
From your idea to a finished documentary film
Learn how to identify a compelling subject, develop your angle, and shape a narrative that holds attention from start to finish.
Get a production plan, shot list, and the confidence to press record, whether you are using a phone or a cinema camera.
Discover how to structure your edit, build emotional rhythm, and turn raw footage into a story people actually want to watch.
Learn where and how to distribute your film, build an audience, and enter festivals so your work gets the attention it deserves.
"Documentary Film Academy has even more detail than my filmmaking degree but summed up much more efficiently and taught in a much more engaging way, for a fraction of the cost."
Two ways to start documentary filmmaking
Both include lifetime access and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Payment plans available.
Real filmmakers, real results
"Such a fantastic experience! This has been a smooth and clear step-by-step guide through making a documentary. The ability to learn from Seb's own experience and feedback is worth more than any price tag."
"DFA has been such a great resource and community for learning the principles of filmmaking. Seb is very knowledgeable, clear, and approachable. I highly recommend it at any skill level!"
"Excellent course for any filmmaker in any stage of their career! DFA provides you with a solid grounding in all areas of filmmaking. It's been an absolutely amazing experience!"
"Documentary Film Academy is an incredible resource for any aspiring filmmaker. For the price of a cheap lens, I think it's a worthy investment."
"This course has been incredibly valuable to my development in documentary filmmaking. I would highly recommend DFA to anyone interested in unlocking their creativity through documentary filmmaking."
"Documentary Film Academy is a catalogue of information, ideas and experiences sharing everything you need to know to get started as a documentary filmmaker. I highly recommend it."
Learn while you decide
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