(Film Co-op Members are required to take at least one intro documentary course before they can direct their own projects through the Film Co-op)

In this introductory class, Alex will cover the fundamentals of what makes for an interesting documentary; characters, and story. Alex will also explore the keys to documentary filmmaking - prep, outline, scriptwriting before filming (yes, you can and should even if you haven't interviewed anyone yet!) interview techniques, bias, b-roll, legal issues, as well as answer any questions attendees may have. Making mistakes is part of the learning process, and Alex has made them for you early in his career! Anyone interested in making documentaries, or even those who'd like a refresher or to learn about a more journalistic approach to documentary filmmaking are encouraged to take this workshop.