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We are a London based group committed to the creation and appreciation of documentary films.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to make contacts, a novice filmmaker looking for advice or you just want to watch or talk about documentary films, you will find the right people at LDN.
Come and join us at one of our laid-back film socials or coffee mornings to meet likeminded people. Or join at on our successful 'Doc in a day' 36-hour filmmaking event, and actually make a doc!
You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. And watch the films made from our 'Doc in a day' competition on our Vimeo and Youtube channels.
We hope to see you soon :)
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See all- Doc in a Day | Filmmaking Competition93 Feet East, London£20.00
Doc in a Day
WIN THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT AN OSCAR NOMINATED PRODUCTION COMPANY... AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PITCH TO THEM.
Doc in a Day is a filmmaking competition where participants create short documentary films in 36 hours.
Submitted films are judged by industry professionals, and the winning teams get the opportunity to visit and choose to pitch a film project to Spring Films – a twice Oscar nominated and BAFTA/Emmy winning factual production company (springfilms.tv). You'll also gain industry insights, as well as tips on how to get your work commissioned.
Above all, this is simply about learning through practice in a friendly and fun environment.
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WHY 'DOC IN A DAY'?
- Create a short doc, build your portfolio
- Make meaningful industry contacts
- Get feedback and learn from experienced professionals
- Improve your skills and practise with new kit
- Be in with a chance to pitch to an Oscar nominated film company
- Have a blast collaborating with like-minded people
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HOW THE COMPETITION WORKS
Saturday
10:00 – Gather to network and create teams. Come alone, with a friend or a ready-made crew! Our team also help the forming of teams.
11:00 – We pull a theme from a hat (also published on Twitter and Facebook). Recent examples include 'Truth', 'Change' and 'Thrill'.
11.01 – Go, go, go! Get planning, shooting and editing your films.Sunday
23:00 – Deadline for submissions (via a dedicated WeTransfer link)Around a week later
19:00 – Screening event, where you can catchup with the other participants and documentary film professionals give feedback on each film, announcing a winner and runner up.***
ENTRY COST
£20 early bird (recommended as limited spaces available)
£25 on the dayThe cost covers both the competition and the screening event.
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Some people come to this competition with years of experience and professional equipment; others make their very first doc this weekend. Doc in a Day is designed for EVERYONE!
You can watch all the previous Doc in a Day films on our Youtube channel.
See you there!
The LDN Team
