CineVET Training – Online Documentary Filmmaking Workshops

The CineVET online training programme is jointly designed and facilitated by two experienced filmmakers, who share responsibility for the programme and co-lead the learning process. The training combines practical documentary filmmaking skills with research-based and anthropological approaches to working with reality, people and stories. The programme is built around documentary storytelling, research, field-oriented thinking and narrative development, offering participants a structured yet open framework for exploring non-fiction film as a creative and interpretative practice.

The training is addressed primarily to youth workers, youth leaders, educators and professionals working with young people, who wish to use documentary film and audiovisual competences as an attractive and reflective tool in youth work. The acquired competences can be used both in direct work with young people and in documenting, reflecting on and communicating the outcomes of youth activities, as well as in sharing film-related skills with young people interested in audiovisual arts. The training is also open to students, VET learners and participants from NEET backgrounds who are interested in documentary film and creative media.

Training overview

Format: Online training (Zoom)
Dates: Fridays (17 April, 24 April, 22 May, 29 May)
Time: 10:00–15:00 CEST (including two breaks)
Number of sessions: 4 live online sessions

What you will work with

Throughout the course, participants will explore and practice:

• Documentary storytelling fundamentals, including narrative structure, film language and script development, combined with research and query as a basis for non-fiction concepts.
• How working with real people and real-life situations, drawing on observation, conversation and ethical responsibility looks like.
• Anthropological and field-oriented approaches to documentary film, inspired by ethnographic methods and contextual thinking.
• Case studies and masterclass inputs based on selected documentary films, introducing different forms, approaches and narrative strategies.
• How to clearly present documentary film concepts and to reflect on the creative process.
• Using documentary film and audiovisual competences for participants’ own professional practice, as well as as participatory, non-formal learning tools in work with young people, supporting reflection, social competences, critical thinking and a sense of efficacy.

How we work

The training is delivered fully online and is based on:

• interactive group sessions,
• guided discussion and reflection,
• practical exercises and idea development,
• shared facilitation and mentoring by both trainers.

What to expect

The programme offers a practical introduction to documentary filmmaking based on research, observation and fieldwork. Participants will work on developing documentary concepts, narrative structures and pitching skills, supported by case studies, exercises and mentoring.

Meet the Facilitators

Beata Migas is a film director, producer and screenwriter working in fiction and documentary cinema. She brings practical experience in directing and script development, supporting participants in understanding storytelling, visual language and documentary processes.

Andrzej Dybczak is a documentary filmmaker, writer and ethnologist working at the intersection of film, anthropology and narrative storytelling. His approach is rooted in research, fieldwork and ethical engagement with reality.

If you have any questions or would like to know more, feel free to contact us at:
aleksandra.kucz@gmail.com

This training is part of an Erasmus+ KA210-VET project.