This five-session class, spread over three months, is for budding documentary producers who have a story idea and access to a camera and edit equipment. Students will learn how to develop the topic and storyline, pick a location, gain the subjects’ trust, ask effective questions, understand shot composition, shoot for maximum editing flexibility, and be aware of ethical considerations.

Segments from selected documentaries will be shown to help students gain a wider knowledge of the field of documentary production. The examples will also help the students understand the process of developing and structuring a compelling and interesting story. Over the course of the five sessions, students will develop their own project plans and begin production, using class time for discussion and critique. The three October sessions will cover the theory of documentary filmmaking and the production elements. Students will spend November and December shooting and editing, leading to a public screening of completed films in January.

Instructor Dacia Kornechuk has an MFA from Boston University in Documentary Filmmaking. Her film Nikki’s Fight won several awards and was featured in many film festivals. She is also the SCAT Membership and Youth Program Coordinator.

Tuition: $50 SCAT members,

$100 for non-members

Call 617-628-8826 for more information or to register

Completed documentaries will be screened at the Somerville Theatre!

Thursdays, October 11, 18, 25, Nov. 29, Jan. 3

6:00 – 8:00pm at SCAT

Dacia Kornechuk
Membership/Community Outreach Coordinator
membership@access-scat.org
617.628.8826