Directing Documentary Film, Diploma 24165 en

Application deadline

15/02/2026

Duration

13 Semester

Study form

Full-time studies

Fees

0 € / Semester

The “Directing Documentary Film“ program at Film Academy Baden-Württemberg offers an in-depth education in the craft of documentary filmmaking. The curriculum focuses on exploring real-world stories through research, interviewing, and observational techniques. Students learn how to approach diverse topics with authenticity, develop a unique narrative voice, and create visually compelling documentaries. The program emphasizes practical experience, with students working on short and feature-length documentary projects throughout their studies. Collaboration with cinematographers, editors, and sound designers enhances their ability to convey powerful, fact-based stories. Graduates are well-prepared for careers as documentary filmmakers, producers, and directors, with a strong portfolio of socially relevant and artistically expressive work.