Documentary Storytelling: Making Stronger and More Dramatic Nonfiction Films

Documentary Storytelling is unique in offering an in-depth look at story and structure as applied not to Hollywood fiction, but to films and videos based on factual material and the drama of real life. 

With the growing popularity of documentaries in today's global media marketplace, demand for powerful, memorable storytelling has never been higher. 

This practical guide lays out the basics and applies them to diverse subjects and film styles, from cinema verite and personal narrative to financing and budgets. It shows how good storytelling can bring mundane or difficult subjects to life, and death.

Contents: 

Table of Contents; Preface to the Third Edition; Acknowledgments; About the Author; CHAPTER 1 Introduction; PART I Understanding Story; CHAPTER 2 Story Basics; CHAPTER 3 Finding the Story; CHAPTER 4 Story Structure; CHAPTER 5 Time on Screen; CHAPTER 6 Creative Approach; CHAPTER 7 Case Studies; PART II Working with Story; CHAPTER 8 Research; CHAPTER 9 Planning; CHAPTER 10 Selling; CHAPTER 11 Shooting; CHAPTER 12 Editing; CHAPTER 13 Narration and Voice-Over; CHAPTER 14 Storytelling: A Checklist.