Doc in a Day | Filmmaking Event

Doc in a Day

Doc in a Day is a filmmaking competition where participants create short documentary films in 36 hours.

This is about learning through practice in a friendly and fun environment.

We aim to screen all of the films submitted, where you can catchup with the other participants and documentary film professionals give feedback on each film, announcing a winner and runner up.

Prize:
- The winning film you've made :)
- The winning official crest / laurel to add to your film and promotion
- The new friends and industry contacts you would have made

* We also usually organise a visit to a documentary production company for the winning teams, so they can pitch an idea and gain industry insights. But at the moment this is not guaranteed, it would be a bonus - we're currently trying to source a company to visit.

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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
• 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 organisers 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.

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ENTRY COST

£20 early bird (recommended as limited spaces available)
£25 on the day

The 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. Past and present organisers of the event even give it go. 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