Getting started in documentary – The secrets of being a successful intern

 

It is notoriously difficult starting out in the production industry, with fierce competition even for unpaid positions. Most Directors typically start out at the bottom of the ladder, so maximizing the learning opportunity of an internship is key to your future success if you are looking to pursue a career in the documentary industry. We’ve put together our top tips for getting started as an intern and making it in the documentary industry.

 

7 Unmissable Documentaries

7 Unmissable Documentaries

 We asked our team the near impossible task of whittling their list of all-time favourite documentaries down to just one unmissable choice that has in some way inspired their work.

This eclectic mix of documentaries all share an unparalleled ability to lead the audience through thought-provoking journeys of human endeavour and treachery, showing how we interact with the unexplored world and breaking documentary filmmaking traditions to reveal poignant stories that stay with you long after the film has finished.