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How Stories Work in Documentaries | October 2020 | Application Form |
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How Stories Work in Documentaries
Date: 7th - 9th October 2020
Location: BBC Scotland, 40 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1DA
Description
Learn how stories work in documentaries
Course Content
This practical course will:
Introduce you to the key elements of story structure
Explain how stories work in documentaries
Help you plan your film and pitch it
Show you how to prepare for the edit
Help you solve the problems that every film encounters in the edit
Tutor
This course is led by Peter Dale, who produced and directed documentaries for the BBC for 18 years before going to Channel 4 as Head of Documentaries. In 2005 he conceived and launched More4, Channel 4’s third digital channel.
His own independent production company Rare Day produces quality documentary and drama for broadcasters and other distributors. He’s now the Head of Documentary at the NFTS, as well as Executive Producer on a number of high-profile documentaries.
Fees:
Freelance Rate: £525
Corporate Rate: £815
Once you have been accepted on the course we will invoice you, by email, for the full amount of the fees. We must receive your payment 5 working days before the course at the latest. Your place on the course is not confirmed until we have received full payment from you, or you have received written confirmation that you have been awarded a bursary.
Application and deadlines
This course is currently open for applications.
If you are intending to apply for a bursary the deadline is Monday 21st September 2020 at 9 am.
Bursaries
Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government, discretionary bursaries may be available to those who are eligible. Bursary information is available from www.nfts.co.uk/scotland and on each course information page. Please contact scotland@nfts.co.uk if you have a bursary query.
Data Protection
The National Film and Television School respects your personal information and undertakes to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Our full Data Protection Policy can be found here.
Date: 7th - 9th October 2020
Location: BBC Scotland, 40 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1DA
Description
Learn how stories work in documentaries
Course Content
This practical course will:
Introduce you to the key elements of story structure
Explain how stories work in documentaries
Help you plan your film and pitch it
Show you how to prepare for the edit
Help you solve the problems that every film encounters in the edit
Tutor
This course is led by Peter Dale, who produced and directed documentaries for the BBC for 18 years before going to Channel 4 as Head of Documentaries. In 2005 he conceived and launched More4, Channel 4’s third digital channel.
His own independent production company Rare Day produces quality documentary and drama for broadcasters and other distributors. He’s now the Head of Documentary at the NFTS, as well as Executive Producer on a number of high-profile documentaries.
Fees:
Freelance Rate: £525
Corporate Rate: £815
Once you have been accepted on the course we will invoice you, by email, for the full amount of the fees. We must receive your payment 5 working days before the course at the latest. Your place on the course is not confirmed until we have received full payment from you, or you have received written confirmation that you have been awarded a bursary.
Application and deadlines
This course is currently open for applications.
If you are intending to apply for a bursary the deadline is Monday 21st September 2020 at 9 am.
Bursaries
Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government, discretionary bursaries may be available to those who are eligible. Bursary information is available from www.nfts.co.uk/scotland and on each course information page. Please contact scotland@nfts.co.uk if you have a bursary query.
Data Protection
The National Film and Television School respects your personal information and undertakes to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Our full Data Protection Policy can be found here.