Documentary Interview Techniques Short Course

About this course

The course examines how to conduct documentary interviews on camera, with emphasis on building rapport with interviewees, forming effective questions and responding to different filming environments. Teaching combines discussion with workshops and practical exercises, allowing participants to explore interview techniques in a range of documentary scenarios.

What you'll learn

• Formulate questions for documentary interviews
• Use techniques for connecting with interviewees on camera
• Adapt interview approaches to different filming environments
• Conduct documentary interviews through practical exercises

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners in documentary filmmaking, including artists, media professionals, students and other creatives. It is suitable for learners without prior experience and involves discussion, workshop activity and practical on-camera exercises.

• No previous experience is needed
• Includes practical on-camera exercises
• Designed for learners developing documentary filmmaking skills