A Step-By-Step Guide for Filmmakers on Creating Your Own Documentary Film or Series, and How to Sell it to Broadcasters
What you will learn
How to plan, create, and sell your own documentary film or series.
Tips & advice to help you create your dream project on a small budget.
What you need to know for different stages of documentary making, including pre-production, production, and post-production.
All the equipment you’ll need to bring this bad boy to life, regardless of budget.
A special INSIDE LOOK on how we sold our show to Netflix… then VICELAND… then Amazon Prime + more. AND HOW YOU CAN TOO!
How to manage the psychological aspects of taking on your passion project & STAYING SANE!
Why take this course?
Course Title: How We Made Our Documentary Series & Sold it to Netflix
Course Headline: A Step-By-Step Guide for Filmmakers by Parv Jarecki
Hello Future Filmmaker!
🎬 Meet Your Instructor: I’m Parv Jarecki, an Australian filmmaker with a knack for turning unplanned adventures into captivating documentaries. My journey from an ad-video editor to a documentary filmmaker who sold a series to Netflix is no overnight success—it was years of learning, creating, and navigating the complex world of film distribution. And now, I’m here to guide you through every step of this exhilarating process!
Our Epic Journey:
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- The Road Trip: A few years back, my two mates and I embarked on a road trip across the USA with a dream and a cheap camera. We had no significant filmmaking experience, just an unquenchable thirst for storytelling.
- Filming ‘Unplanned America’: What started as a spontaneous adventure became a 6-part documentary series capturing the raw essence of American life.
- Sold to Netflix & More: Against all odds, we managed to sell our series to not just one, but multiple broadcasters across the globe—including Netflix, SBS Viceland, Amazon Prime, and Canal Plus.
What You’ll Learn:
- Pre-Production Prowess: Crafting your story, budgeting, assembling a team, and securing the essentials before you hit record.
- Production Perfection: Capturing those authentic moments on camera with the right techniques and gear.
- Post-Production Polish: Editing for narrative flow, ensuring high production value, and adding that finishing touch to your masterpiece.
- Sales Strategy: Navigating film festivals, pitching to distributors, understanding contracts, and negotiating deals.
- Broadcaster’s Blueprint: Meeting the standards of broadcasters, working with legal teams, and delivering a final product that will make them fall in love with your series.
Exclusive Insights:
- Psychological Perspective: I’ll share insights on how to deal with the emotional rollercoaster of creating something you’re deeply passionate about while facing the challenges of the filmmaking industry.
- Real-World Experience: Drawing from my own experiences, I’ll provide you with the practical knowledge and encouragement you need to make your documentary dream a reality.
Who This Course Is For:
- Aspiring filmmakers eager to learn the ropes of documentary making and distribution.
- Current filmmakers looking to expand their skill set and break into the broader market.
- Content creators who want to understand how to turn their projects into profitable ventures.
Why This Course?
Because you have a story to tell, and it’s time to learn how to tell it in a way that resonates with audiences globally. With this course, you’ll not only make your documentary but also find a home for it on platforms like Netflix.
Take the Leap:
Are you ready to transform your passion into a successful filmmaking career? Enroll now and embark on this journey with me. Let’s turn those raw ideas and aspirations into a series that could one day be watched by millions on Netflix! 🎥🌍
Enroll Now & Start Your Documentary Journey!
