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Course Details

You have a great idea for a documentary film, but don't have much money to make it. In the past when someone wanted to undertake a documentary film project one big question always arose: "Where do I get all the money I need to make it?" Today, however, the increasing accessibility and affordability of today's digital technology makes it easier and easier for first-time filmmakers to make compelling and entertaining documentaries on a shoestring budget. This course will outline some of the most important cost-saving steps needed in bringing your documentary project from conception to an audience.

In this seminar, you will learn:

• What type of projects can be made on a shoestring budget
• Where to save money during pre-production, production, and post-production
• The best equipment to use and how to get it
• Where to find free crew members to help on your project
• How to go about trying to raise extra money
• Some of the best ways to get your film seen by an audience

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Instructor Bio

Kevin Leadingham's Courses

Kevin Leadingham splits his time working on independent documentaries and serving as a show runner on network and cable docu-series programming. His credits include shows that have aired on ABC, Fox, MTV, Discovery, TLC, ESPN, Travel Channel, and A & E.

His first documentary was the award-winning A Refugee and Me, about his relationship with a Buddhist monk living in Thailand. In 2006, Kevin completed producing the documentary film Maid In America, a portrait of Latina domestic workers in Los Angeles, which aired as part of PBS's Independent Lens. Additional documentary credits include documentary projects: Mama's Gold, (orphans in China), Children of No Man's Land, (Children crossing the U.S. border), and The Last Starlet, (1950's Blond bombshell Mamie Van Doren).

Testimonials

Kevin is friendly, accessible, and extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of documentary film-making. He treats all participants with courtesy, respect, and encouragement. -- Danila Oder