Description
Want to become a documentary filmmaker? Join the 8000+ filmmakers achieving their filmmaking dreams in our academy. Enrollment opens for spring and fall semesters. Find out more https://theartofdocumentary.com
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Documentary Question Interview Guide:
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AOD GIVEAWAY (NOW CLOSED)
We're giving away a full Nikon ZR Kit with a Full-frame 1.5X Hybrid Anamorphic Prime Lens Set from https://www.instagram.com/dzofilm valued at over $7,000 USD…and it could be yours.
Prize Package ($7000 USD value):
— Nikon ZR 6K (body)
— Kondor Blue Nikon ZR Cage + accessories
— DZOFilm Full-frame 1.5X Hybrid Anamorphic Prime Lens Set (32mm / 45mm / 75mm)
— Nanuk 935 Case
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - intro
1:13 - Masterclass, how to craft your stories
2:06 - what a story is
3:04 - all of these aspects should apply in ANY video
3:38 - what a story isn’t
4:52 - Topic vs Story
6:40 - three things all stories have
8:24 - two layers every Doc must have
10:40 - how to structure a story
12:04 - creating obstacles to your characters
13:14 - getting a resolution to your Doc
14:41 - the three act structure
16:06 - crafting the Act 1
18:02 - what Act 2 is about
19:32 - Act 3 or resolution
22:00 - what to ask yourself when reviewing your structure
23:12 - how to learn all of this and more
23:55 - why must films fail
24:55 - before hitting export, do this
29:07 - before finishing, one caveat
30:16 - final thoughts
CONTACT ME/SEE MY WORK: https://markbone.com
Follow me: https://instagram.com/markandrewbone
Contest Closes: April 16 2026
Further Contest Rules
1. Submit by the contest end date mentioned in the video.
2. Potential winners will be selected within 72 hours of contest end time and contacted by an official AOD representative via email.
3. Potential winners have 24 hours to reply.
4. Any additional information required from the winner to receive the prize will be kept private and not used for any marketing or promotional activity.
5. If the potential winner doesn't respond within 24 hours of notification, another potential winner will be chosen.
6. Winners may receive the announcement over call (video/audio) and may appear in a video on the creator's YouTube channel.
7. Any entries that don't comply with the official rules will be disqualified.
8. YouTube is NOT a sponsor of this contest. All content must comply with YouTube's Community Guidelines.
9. Must be 18 or older to enter.
10. No purchase necessary.
11. Full Terms and Conditions apply. See the official contest Terms and Conditions document for complete rules, eligibility, prize details, and legal disclosures.