Documentary Filmmaking Courses and Certifications

Redefining the Moving Image Camera Through the Ruptures of Avant-Garde Cinema (Live Online)

8 ratings at CourseHorse

Discover how avant-garde cinema reshaped the use of the camera, breaking traditional boundaries to create intensely crafted, subjective imagery.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $465.00

Aesthetics: Advanced Storytelling (Live Online)

8 ratings at CourseHorse

Delve deeper into the fusion of story and art in visual content, exploring how genres and mediums craft narratives that resonate with human psychology.

• CourseHorse
• 16 hours
• Self-Paced
• $1,375.00

Documentary Essentials (Live Online)

8 ratings at CourseHorse

Learn the art of documentary editing with expert guidance on structure, storytelling, and style.

• CourseHorse
• 16 hours
• Self-Paced
• $1,375.00

Career Certificate

Advanced Videography

5 ratings at Coursera

Master commercial filmmaking, cinematic travel vlogging, and documentary editing to create professional-quality videos that stand out in competitive industries.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Building Your Film Festival Strategy (Live Online)

Learn how to navigate the world of film festivals with a streamlined strategy for submitting your film and tracking your progress.

• CourseHorse
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $50.00

Young people and religion: creative learning with history

2 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Young people and religion: creative learning with history, will train teachers and others working with young people on how to engage them in learning about religious diversity ...

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Meeting the Enemy - A Feminist Comes to Terms with the Men's Rights Movement

Filmmaker Cassie Jaye shares her journey of challenging gender biases and exploring the Men's Rights movement, offering a thought-provoking perspective on feminism and gender equality.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Chengdu University

DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION

Master documentary filmmaking from concept to final cut, covering theory, ethics, production techniques, and narrative structures while creating your own non-fiction film through hands-on practice and case studies.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

En Busca de Cero Emisiones de Carbono

Explora tecnologías innovadoras para combatir el cambio climático, inspirado en el libro de Bill Gates sobre cómo evitar un desastre climático y lograr emisiones cero de carbono.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Dan Davis History

Bronze Age Armor of Europe - Ancient History Documentary

1 rating

Explore the evolution of European Bronze Age armor, from early metal helmets to full body protection. Discover the technological advancements and societal implications of these ancient defensive innovations.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

School of Motion

Motion Graphics in Real Life

Explore real-world motion graphics techniques for a hardcore documentary, including tracking, compositing, and efficient workflow strategies under tight deadlines.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Inspiration and Good Mood - That’s Cinema

Legendary filmmaker Agnès Varda shares insights on inspiration, creation, and sharing in her 7-decade career, discussing the urgency of artistic inspiration and revealing sparks behind her iconic films.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

The Danger and Devotion of Fighting for Women in Afghanistan

Filmmaker Tamana Ayazi discusses her documentary on Afghan women's rights advocate Zarifa Ghafari, highlighting the challenges and resilience of women under Taliban rule and her hopes for Afghanistan's future.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

Scenes from The War Tapes

Filmmaker shares powerful clips from her documentary featuring soldiers' firsthand footage of the Iraq War, offering unique insights into the realities of combat.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Adobe

Creating a Documentary Trailer in Adobe Premiere Pro - Part 1

Learn to create a compelling documentary trailer with Adobe expert Jason Levine. Master timeline building, audio synchronization, motion graphics integration, and sound finalization for YouTube in this comprehensive video editing tutorial.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video