Research, access and storytelling, taught through films from Afghanistan, Syria, Gaza and the Congo.
For journalists, filmmakers, newsrooms and universities. Each topic as a talk, workshop or coaching.
Workshop “Getting Close”
How do you gain access to people who are hard to reach, and how is trust built in politically sensitive contexts?
Finding protagonists, sensitive interviewing, source protection and handling closeness and distance.
For journalists, documentary filmmakers, students and newsrooms
Workshop “Finding the Story”
How can you tell whether a relevant topic can actually be told as a film?
From the first research steps through protagonists to the narrative approach; in longer formats with participants’ own ideas.
For aspiring documentary filmmakers, journalists, writers and film students
Workshop “Reporting Under Pressure”
How do you research and film in unsafe or authoritarian environments without putting sources and crew at risk?
Risk assessment, safety planning, local networks, protecting protagonists and dealing with psychological strain.
For journalists, newsrooms and media organisations
Talk or workshop
What does an observational camera need when crew, time and budget are small?
Observing, interviewing under time pressure, working with limited resources and unpredictable situations.
For journalists, camera operators and film students
| Format | For whom | Scope | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk and guest seminar | Universities, conferences and panels | By arrangement | Enquire |
| Workshop | Teams, newsrooms and organisations | Half a day to several days | Enquire |
| One-to-one coaching | Journalists and filmmakers | 1:1, online or in person · 90 minutes to project support | Enquire |
| Moderation | Conferences, newsrooms, organisations and universities | Panel or expert discussion, by arrangement | Enquire |
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