Workshop Registration

Directing Documentary Film: 3 Sessions

This lecture-based course provides a basic overview from the documentary director’s point of view, guiding participants through the entire process of documentary filmmaking from development to delivery. Additionally, a few practical exercises will be incorporated to provide hands-on application of selected material. Participants are given time to discuss proposals, scripts and basic elements of documentary expression, such as interviewing, mise-en-scène, shooting on the fly, and planning for anticipated locations. The course will conclude with a brief overview of the various sources of funding for low-budget documentary in Canada. 

The Introduction to Independent Filmmaking and Camera Theory workshops are recommended as prerequisites. This workshop is recommended as a companion to the Documentary Film Writing, The Art of the Interview, Documentary Film Editing and Producing Documentary Film workshops.​

part 1: Mon 27 October 2025, 6 - 10 pm   
part 2: Tue 28 October 2025, 6 - 10 pm   
part 3: Thu 30 October 2025, 6 - 10 pm   
(Registration deadline is Mon 27 October 5:00 pm)

Instructor: Maureen Grant

Location: 1137 Dupont Street, Toronto, Ontario M6H 2A3
Category: Directing
Maximum Capacity: 12
12 hours of instruction in 3 parts$200 /member$225 /nonmember
Registration opens
Tue 16 Sep at 10am