Developing Your Factual Idea in Training on DFGDocs – The British Documentary Website

Developing Your Factual Idea

When:
Friday 7 May 2010
10 am - 6 pm

Where:
DFG, London

Early Bird Discount: Book by 9 April and save £30!

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.

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

Early Bird Discount: Book by 9 April and save £30!

How much:
Freelance DFG members £150 + VAT = £176.25
Freelance non members £175 + VAT = £205.63
Corporate rate: £350 + VAT = £411.25

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To book your place, call us on +44 (0)20 7249 6600 or email training@dfgdocs.com

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