Developing your Factual Idea
- Posted: July 1, 2010, 11:42 am
- Category: Short Course (1 day)
About the course
You've written a proposal, or maybe gained some interest in your idea, but most broadcasters, funders, directors and producers will want to see something more before they back your project. There are many ideas around but it takes a lot of work to make the idea into a programme or film - so where do you start in developing your project?
This practical one day workshop focuses on moving your idea into actuality, adding depth, possibility and originality to your factual programme or documentary. It will help you to turn your idea into a commissionable film, a critical stage in documentary for budding producers and directors alike.
Location: DFG, 4th Floor, Shacklewell Studios, 28 Shacklewell Lane, London
More details
Subjects covered include:
- finding an angle for your film
- negotiating exclusive access
- developing a storyline
- different storytelling techniques
- thinking of the story visually
- formulating a treatment
- how important is a well-developed script?
- how to choose a workable approach for your film
- considering who to target
Participants will attend the development workshop with an idea ready to be worked on throughout the day. You'll discuss the next steps for your project and how you'd present your ideas to those who need to see them. You will leave with the confidence to decide on the right format for your film, and a clear idea of the direction to go with your project.
Course Tutor: Nicola Lees
Nicola Lees has developed hundreds of factual programmes for network and cable channels in the UK and USA, including the BBC, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel and TLC. She has written more than 370 factual television programme proposals, and has been directly involved in originating, researching, writing or pitching more than 80 commissioned programmes, including Oceans (Oceans), Moms on the Road (Travel Channel), How Not to Be Shark Bait (Discovery), Desperate Midwives (BBC3) and the BAFTA nominated Earth: Power of the Planet (BBC2/Nat Geo). Find out more at www.tvmole.com
Course details:
Where?
DFG, 4th Floor, Shacklewell Studios, 28 Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EZ
When?
This course has already run.
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+44 (0)20 7249 6600 / e-mail training@dfgdocs.com for more details.
What did people think of this course?
'Covered many aspects succinctly and encouraged open thinking whilst aiding focus and structure.'
Developing Your Factual Idea Participant, March 2010