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Documentary Filmmaking Institute (DFI)

Starts in May

Campus
Delivery
In-person
Duration
14 Weeks
Credential
Seneca Certificate of Standing
School
School of Creative Arts & Animation

About the Program

This 14-week program equips you with the skills and knowledge crucial to producing professional documentary and non-fiction media. You will learn from award-winning filmmakers and industry experts how to shoot, edit, direct and produce meaningful, compelling content.

Throughout the program you will focus exclusively on the point of view of documentary format in which you will experience total immersion in the world of cinema. At the end of the program, you will have the opportunity to premiere your documentary at a gala held at the Toronto Hot Docs Theatre.

The 2024 intake of the DFI program will start on Monday, May 27 and conclude on Thursday, Aug. 29.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Camera, sound and lighting
  • Editing
  • Story producing
  • Directing
  • Interview techniques
  • Industry networking and pitching
  • Proposal writing  

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in person. Students are required to come on campus to attend classes.

Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.

Your Career

As a graduate of this program, you may pursue future career options, such as:

  • Independent filmmaker
  • Videographer
  • Editor
  • Content producer

Student Experience

Gallery 

Browse through our gallery of student work and behind-the-scenes photos. You can also learn about current industry professionals who got their start at Seneca’s Documentary Filmmaking Institute.

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