Finding Story in Documentary Filmmaking

Estonian Screenwriters’ Guild and Estonian Documentary Guild present:

A masterclass which demystifies the process of documentary making and examines how narrative structure can come together often out of the very challenges we face as directors and story tellers. Following the process of documentary authorship from development to filming to editing, Emma Davie shares her experience both with her own feature documentary films, each of which has a very different narrative approach, and with other international examples from contemporary documentary film. 

Where: Tallink City Hotel, Tallinn, Estonia

Language: English

Participation fee:

• Early bird, for members: 34 €
• Early bird, for non-members: 44 €
• Regular, for members: 49 €
• Regular, for non-members: 59 €

Early bird price is valid until September 19, 2025.

Payable to: MTÜ Eesti Stsenaristide Gild, Swedbank EE89 2200 2210 6992 7592.

Please indicate in the registration form if you need an invoice.

Special discounted rates at Tallink City Hotel are available for masterclass participants who need accommodation. Contact us to at info@stsenaristid.ee to arrange your booking.

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Language: English

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Payable to: MTÜ Eesti Stsenaristide Gild, Swedbank EE89 2200 2210 6992 7592.

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Language: English

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The workshop is now available to buy:

• For members: 15 €
• For non-members: 30 €

Payable to: MTÜ Eesti Stsenaristide Gild, Swedbank EE89 2200 2210 6992 7592