Writing and Selling your Docu-Film or Series
Writing and Selling your Docu-Film or Series
Begin your documentary project by learning the best practices of writing in the genre in this workshop for those new to writing in documentary forms.
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About This Course
Writing for documentary is probably the most important and least taught skill set in documentary production today. Mastery of its concepts can ensure your project runs smoothly, from start to finish, and may, in the end, mean the difference between a completed project and one that isn’t. Whether you are working on a feature-length documentary or a docu-series, this course will assist you in developing the skills necessary to get a stalled project back in gear or a new project up and running through a combination of lectures, discussion, and writing exercises. Writing for Documentary (Feature or Series) acquaints you with the processes and fundamental skill sets required to see your project through to completion, no matter what stage it's in.
Winter 2026 Schedule
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.