Instructor: Farid Ahmed
Duration: 8 class/1 month/ Physical
Fee: 3000 taka (40% off for student)
Key Topics:
- Organizing Research Materials
- Structuring Documentary Ideas
- Documentary World-Building
- Artistic Approaches in Documentary
- Director’s Creative Vision
- Production Assumptions
- Distribution & Impact Strategy
- Incorporating Visual Materials into Proposal
Workshop overview:
Documentary Research & Proposal Writing is a practical workshop on how to develop a documentary idea through research and clear writing before production begins. This workshop focuses on the connection between idea development and the Core Application process, from writing a strong logline and film summary to defining artistic approach, structure, impact and target audience. Participants will explore research methods and understand how writing continues through development, production, editing, and impact stages. Throughout this workshop, participants will work toward a well developed documentary concept and a structured proposal draft ready for further development and funding applications.
Workshop Programme:
Participants attend sessions every Friday and Saturday. Between sessions, they are expected to work independently on research, writing assignments, and proposal development. Each class builds toward a structured Core Application draft. Before the workshop begins, selected participants are required to submit a short concept note including a brief story idea or vision and description of key participants or characters. During the workshop, participants develop their logline, topic summary, film summary, artistic approach, and impact framing through guided writing exercises and group discussions.
Workshop Instructor:
Farid Ahmad is an independent filmmaker and media professional with a decade of experience in television programming. Currently serving as the Artistic Director of Liberation DocFest Bangladesh, he curates film programs centered on human rights and the struggle for liberation. A postgraduate in Media Studies, Farid is an alumnus of Berlinale Talents, the IDA Getting Real Fellowship, American Film Showcase Doc Residency, FIFDH Impact Lab, and the SSP Asia Fellowship. Beyond directing, he has led various filmmaking labs, including the Exposition of Young Film Talents, ‘Sultana’s Dream: Styles, Perspectives & Aspirations’, Creative Documentary Filmmaking Workshop and LDFB Documentary Fieldwork.