Dates and Times
- Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 10am - 4pm
- Saturday, Mar 28, 2026 10am - 4pm
- Saturday, Apr 4, 2026 10am - 4pm
- Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 10am - 4pm
- Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 10am - 4pm
- Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 10am - 4pm
Location
Docs in Progress
8560 Second Ave
Details
This hands-on production class for new filmmakers focuses on how to plan, shoot and edit a short doc.
DATES: 3/21, 3/28, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 | 5 Saturdays from 10 am - 4pm (no session on 4/4)
What story have you always wanted to tell?
This hands-on class teaches new filmmakers to plan, shoot, and edit short documentaries. It covers visual storytelling through interviews, B-roll, and archival footage and photos. You'll create a short character profile of a person. Get hands-on and make your own short doc. Learn by doing!
To prepare for this class:
• Choose a person for your documentary. It can be a relative, or a local community member. That person should be available for interviews and tied to an interesting location or activity.
• Have a short pitch ready about why this would be an interesting story.
Additional information: Docs will supply cameras and equipment/software for postproduction (Adobe Premier Pro). Plan to spend 4-6 extra hours on shooting B-roll outside of class. Extra editing time also can be reserved during Docs In Progress business hours.
