First Section
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1. Introduction (4:25)
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2. Definition of 'documentary' (10:16)
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3. Difference between short form & long form documentary (10:20)
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4. Know your audience (23:05)
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5. What is a story pt1 (2:52)
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6. What is a story pt 2 (18:17)
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7. Focus your story (20:31)
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9. The pitch (10:17)
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10. Research & voice (14:09)
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11. Why should the audience care? (3:35)
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12. Selling the project (26:46)
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13. The cover letter (9:16)
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14. More story focussing (16:49)
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15. The human condition & empathy (31:22)
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16. Difference between 'good' & 'great' documentaries (12:04)
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17. Proposal sizzle (5:18)
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18. Structure (28:47)
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19. Theme (13:37)
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20. The opening (5:43)
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21. The treatment (3:33)
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22. The edit (12:04)
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23. Writing the script (6:41)
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24. Commissioning & funding (11:20)
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25. Cultivating funding relationships (6:49)
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26. Other financing options (15:16)
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27. Processes & paperwork (25:23)
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28. Extra resources (19:20)
