This course will develop your skills in nonfiction narrative storytelling, and explore current trends in journalistic documentary film. The course focuses on the technical, theoretical, and journalistic aspects of contemporary documentary. From the inception of a story idea, through researching, sourcing, field production, writing, fact-checking, editing, and distribution or exhibition of a film. At each stage of the production, you will receive feedback from me and your peers. The final outcome will be a 7-12-minute documentary, plus an accompanying viewers’ guide. You will work in teams of 3-4.