Documentary Development Lab: Rework, Reshoot, Refine (5 Saturdays)

Advanced Doc Production & Editing Using Your Footage - 5 Saturdays

DATES

10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 | 5 Saturdays from 10 am - 4pm

Includes 1 hour for lunch, bring your own lunch to store in the fridge.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

You've started your story. Now, it's time to reshape it into something more substantial.

This 5-week course is for filmmakers who already have footage but need help refining their story, planning reshoots, or reshaping their edits. Whether you're continuing a project from our Intro to Documentary Production course or returning to an unfinished idea, this workshop gives you space to rethink, rebuild, and re-engage with your documentary.

In this lab-style environment, you'll work on your project with guidance from a lead instructor, technical support in Adobe Premiere Pro, and consistent feedback from peers. You'll also learn how to fill in gaps using additional footage, interviews, or creative visual assets such as photography, animation, or found materials.

This course is ideal for filmmakers who hit common roadblocks in their first round of production and want structured support to make a second pass at work — this time, with intention and community behind them.

LOCATION: Docs In Progress

8560 2nd Ave Suite 113, Silver Spring, MD 20910

The entrance of Docs In Progress is on Apple Ave. Parking garage, walking distance: Cameron Street Garage. Metro Station Red Line: Silver Spring (walking distance 5-7 minutes).

TEACHING ARTIST: Michael Anthony

Michael Anthony has 20 years of experience creating content -- documentaries, web series, films,and live streams. His films have been shown at film festivals [Martha's Vineyard, Chicago, and Atlanta]. Michael's documentary "Walls that Bleed" received nominations for prestigious awards, including HBO. His short film "Choices" won Best Short Narrative Film at the Spaghetti Junction Film Festival, and He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Professional Theater (Directing) from North Carolina A&T State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Experimental and Documentary Arts from Duke University.

ABOUT DOCS IN PROGRESS

Docs In Progress is a nonprofit that supports documentary filmmakers through workshops, feedback screenings, and fellowship programs. It helps filmmakers develop skills, refine projects, and engage with the community through film. It offers networking opportunities. The organization engages audiences and connects the local community with documentary films that address social, cultural, and historical topics. Docs In Progress runs workshops specifically for youth, helping young people learn about documentary filmmaking and use it as a tool to tell their stories.

What's the refund policy? If your circumstances change and you must withdraw from a class after registering, please be aware of our refund policy:

Withdrawal 20 or more calendar days before the first day of a program: 75% refund

Withdrawal 11-19 calendar days before the first day of a program: 50% refund

Withdrawal 10 or fewer calendar days before a program: No refund

In case of refund requests, the registrant will incur all Eventbrite fees.

Michael Anthony, Teaching Artist

Host or Publisher Docs In Progress