For people interested in making a documentary, they often run into all sorts of walls — getting permission, working with locations, focusing the story. Most of all, just getting started, even when, from a materials standpoint, all you need is your smartphone camera.
This class will introduce the founding steps to starting a documentary film project, from composing their idea to conversing with potential interviewees. My goal is to help provide clear beginning steps and to alleviate any nervousness around each one. We’ll also cover morals and ethics when it comes to documentary as it’s personally important for me to discuss.
The class won’t get into technical skills like camera work or editing. To even get people to a ready stage to pick up a camera is more than enough to cover. Also, documentaries are beautiful in that you don’t need to invest into much equipment and people’s first docs, I feel it’s best not to bring any need to purchase or rent anything.
Who is this for?
People interested in making their own documentary, whether for themselves or to share a story they’re passionate about. No materials or prior experience needed.
Your instructor:
Jared Leong – I’m a documentary filmmaker based out of NYC. Filmed all around the country and internationally as well, focused as a producer/director.
This is a masks optional workshop.
As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
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