WORKSHOP: AN INTRODUCTION TO DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION

MyDocs is a non-profit association dedicatedin the development of the Malaysian documentary industryboth locally and internationally.We organise workshops, film screenings and pitching/ funding opportunities for local filmamakers.Our goal is to create opportunities for local documentary filmmakers to learn, network and to be inspired to create world class documentary films. We also hope to be able to create a bigger documentary film watching community in Malaysia through our screenings of both local and international documentary films. We often have the filmmakers and experts present after the screenings for an open Q&A discussion, to help raise public awareness to many important issues highlighted by the films. We are also active in creating strong partnerships with other industry organisations who have the same missions and goals. We are currently in talks with various local broadcasters, VOD and online platforms to work towards creating a stronger documentary presence. For more information you can also go towww.mydocs.myor our FB page.

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<H2 CLASS="MsoNormal">Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from one of the best International trainers in the industry! </H2>
 
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*WORKSHOP FEE
The incredible opportunity to attend this 1 day International workshop is RM30 per person and includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Payment details below!
 
AN INTRODUCTION TO DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION is a one-day workshop designed for new filmmakers and others interested in entering television production. The workshop will examine the editorial and creative skills you’ll need to guide you through the arc of making a documentary. The emphasis will be on story structure, research and interviewing techniques, and the basic rules of television writing. There will also be a brief overview of cinematography and editing and how best to work with and manage your production team. The goal is to provide you with useful and practical information to strengthen your confidence as you make your way through this wonderful world of documentary production.
 
THE TRAINER - SYDNEY SUISSA
Sydney Suissa is an award-winning filmmaker with a rich background in channel development and international programming.  Trained as journalist, he began his career with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation working his way from production assistant to documentary producer to Executive Producer. In 2004 he moved to Washington DC to take on the position of   Executive VP of Programming for National Geographic, a position he held until 2012. He has launched numerous channels including History Television, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Adventure, and most recently Zoomoo (a pre-school channel). For the past 4 years, Sydney has been a consultant for various media and production groups and has conducted extensive documentary training in Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia.  His awards include an International Emmy and two Geminis. Sydney holds a Masters Degree in Journalism and is based in the Washington DC area.
 
WORKSHOP FEE PAYMENT
Please make payment to:
PERSATUAN DOKUMENTARI MALAYSIA BANK: CIMB ACC: 800 136 8694 and email the payment receipt to <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="mailto:info@mydocs.my?subject=Payment%20receipt%20for%20the%20workshop%20%22The%20Art%20of%20Documentary%20Storytelling%22&body=Please%20see%20attached%20payment%20receipt%20for%20RM300" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@mydocs.my</A>