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Create a Short Documentary Video Portrait
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Filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon breaks down the complete process of creating character-driven video portraits—from research and single-camera capture to editing and pitching to outlets. This class pairs tactical technique with the artistry needed to craft narratives that resonate on film festival stages and major platforms.
You'll cover storytelling, shooting for one camera, editing rhythm and pace, and how to reach commissioning outlets. The structure is modular, so each lesson stands alone while building toward a finished vision.
How can you structure, shoot, and share your best story? Join filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon for a tactical, inspiring class on balancing artistry and authenticity in documentary video portraits and short films.
Covering every stage of her creative process, you'll go behind-the-scenes as she films a video portrait of Brooklyn-based musicians Coyote & Crow. Bite-sized lessons cover:
You'll learn how to create the kind of character-driven video portraits that distinguish great filmmakers — the films that turn into Vimeo Staff Picks, New York Times Op-Docs, film festival shorts, and more.
This 55-minute class is perfect for filmmakers, documentarians, journalists, and all creative storytellers eager to craft compelling narratives about the stories all around us.
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We recommend that students have a basic technical knowledge of their camera and equipment, but all levels are welcome!
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Taught by Elaine McMillion Sheldon — Documentary Storyteller
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