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DFG - Documentary Filmmakers Group

next short course of the season:

FREELANCE TV NEWS TRAINING
International News Features
Saturday 20 May
DFG, London
DFG Members £130+VAT, Non-members £150+VAT

News features are short documentaries in themselves, they are one of
the most rewarding ways to cover a story in the news environment and
can sometimes even set the international news agenda. With
opportunities for Independent filmmakers such as "Newsnight", Channel
4 News' Indy Fund, the BBC's "This World" and the imminent Launch of
Al Jeezera International, there are more and more opportunities for
the independent documentary filmmakers to turn to news and current
affairs.

Besides covering the daily news agenda, programmes such as Newsnight
or Channel 4 News often contain these 'news features' – items varying
between 4 – 12 min in length, looking at events which aren't covered
by mainstream news.

Usually they get commissioned because the producer can bring
something to the story the broadcaster can't – think access, special
footage, or particular knowledge of the country or topic covered.

In order to be successful you need a lot of determination and the
knowledge and confidence to get yourself on location and finally come
back with the footage you promised to get.

The tutor will enlighten participants about international news
features and the Channel 4 News Indy Fund amongst other issues,
furnishing you with inside knowledge of what commissioners are
looking for and imparting tips on how to approach them and pitch your
story.

The course is seminar based and examples of successful independent
productions will be shown.

FOR MORE INFO AND TO BOOK CALL 020 7428 0882
EMAIL: training at dfglondon.com
SEE www.dfglondon.com

Also check out our HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT AND MULTISKILLING TRAINING
running this summer - www.dfglondon.com/training/hostile.php

Laura McIntosh
DFG
Documentary Filmmakers Group
training at dfglondon.com
0207 428 0882
www.dfglondon.com