Documentary Filmmaking
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The Master in Documentary Filmmaking is a highly practical, applied program in the production of documentary film for cinema, television or other media platforms. From the beginning of the master program, students will start working on the portfolio for the production of a feature documentary film that will represent their final dissertation work, while also taking other theoretical, and practical courses, with the possibility of choosing from a number of elective courses offered.By the end of the First Semester, students will prepare a pre-production portfolio that will comprise a written proposal for a documentary film of 15-27 minutes, with the specification of the sub-genre, the synopsis of the film, edited according to standards (1 page) and an initial storyboard. The portfolio will also have a description of the initial research results and foto documentation as well as an estimated budget and production plan. They will also prepare a documentary exercise of max. 15 min., produced in the style of the subgenre selected.During the Second Semester the students will continue to develop the pre-production portfolio, by finalizing the script and preparing the production stage (continuing documentation, choosing film locations, starting the logistic and production planning, etc.). They will keep a production journal that will become part of their portfolio. If possible, students might also start the production process and make the first shootings. They will also finalize the documentary exercise.On the Third Semester, students will start the filming and production of the feature documentary film. At this stage, the portfolio will include the shooting plan, with locations and calendar, as well as the list of necessary materials and resources. Students will also develop daily production files while continuing to keep the production journal with the observations, conclusions and results of the production day. At the end of the semester, they will present the production portfolio as well as a rough director’s cut representing at least 50% of the length of the final film.During the Fourth Semester the students will work on the post-production stage, editing and adding sound to the final feature documentary. They will also complete the portfolio with the master copy and the promotional material (posters, covers, or other type of materials)
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Cluj-Napoca
Romania
400084
Romania
- 2 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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