Documentary Education Program
Cross Cultural Storytelling
For filmmakers collaborating with changemakers globally
Our Documentary Education program brings together local creatives in the country where each film is produced and students seeking real‑world, work‑integrated learning. Together, they collaborate to capture the authentic stories of social changemakers making a difference in their communities. The program produces a 30‑minute to feature‑length documentary designed for global film festival pathways. Participants take on roles such as cinematographer, director, producer, editor, sound and lighting, working intensively in the field to develop their craft. Through homestays, community immersion and cross‑cultural collaboration, filmmakers gain a transformative experience — one that deepens their understanding of global issues and strengthens their ability to tell meaningful, human‑centred, authentic stories.
Our goal is to create documentaries with depth, purpose and festival potential — while helping the next generation of storytellers develop the skills, awareness and confidence to tell stories that matter.
Learn
Documentary storytelling, interviewing, cinematography, editing and ethical filmmaking.
Create
Produce a real-world 30 minute or longer documentary alongside a collaborative international crew.
Connect
Work directly with local changemakers, community leaders, local and international storytellers.
Explore
Experience a new culture through meaningful immersion beyond traditional tourism.
Grow
Develop confidence, leadership, interviewing skills, creative problem-solving, cultural intelligence and professional resilience.
Share
Screen your documentary with the community and showcase your work to a wider audience.
Continue
Join a global alumni network to share films, exchange ideas, build skills, and collaborate on future storytelling projects.
Our Process
How we craft our Documentaries
Upcoming Projects
Documentary Productions
Program Structure:
2 weeks: Filming & post production
GalerĂa Elementos
Erika Biancas - Artist for Women's Empowerment
Campeche - Mexico
Plot Summary: GalerĂa Elementos explores the role of art as a force for expression, community and cultural resilience in Campeche, Mexico. Following artist, curator and gallery founder Erika, the film highlights her work supporting more than fifty artists while creating one of the few independent spaces for visual art in the city.
Program Outcomes:
Capture Erika's Art Classes
Get 1-2 secondary subject interviews
Capture Erika's Exhibitions
Polish current interviews, footage & archives
Program Costs:
Local accommodation
Transportation
Catering: group meals
Translation services
Editing software
Crew Roles:
Director
Cinematographer
Translator (Spanish)
Sound Recordist / Gaffer
Editor
BTS Photographer
BTS Videographer
Program Structure:
2 weeks: Filming & post production
Pottery in Maya
Mayan Ceramics - Preserving culture through art
Tepakán - Mexico
Plot Summary: Daniel and his wife Helen visit a pottery studio in a small village called Tepakán, where a traditional form of ceramics is being mastered. The workshop includes elder Cecilia and other artists who are learning her to keep this unique slice of culture alive. Daniel who works for the arts department of the government has been successful in exhibiting and selling the art to support the local artists and spread this knowledge.
Program Outcomes:
Translate the original interviews from Mayan into Spanish
Get interview with historian for Mayan Art
Highlight the stories protagonist in their everyday lifes
Polish current interviews, footage & archives
Program Costs:
Local accommodation
Transportation
Catering: group meals
Translation services
Editing software
Crew Roles:
Cinematographer
Translator (Mayan)
Editor
BTS Photographer
BTS Videographer
Program Structure:
3 weeks: Filming & post production
Mexico Program
Gentrification - Iguanas - Public Library
Oaxaca - Mexico
Program Summary: Follow three stories in Oaxaca, Mexico. The first story is about gentrification in the city, the second is about protecting Iguanas from being over consumed in local cuisines and the third story is about the towns public library running significant community events and championing women's empowerment.
Program Outcomes:
Create three 30 minute documentaries
Program Costs:
Local accommodation
Transportation
Catering: group meals
Translation services
Editing software
Cultural excursions
Screening of films in a local theatre
Mentorship & Guidance from expert filmmakers
Expert Support:
Directing Mentor
Cinematography Mentor
Editor Mentor
Cultural Advisor
Crew Roles:
Director
Cinematographer
Producer
Editor
Translator (Spanish)
Sound Recordist / Gaffer
BTS Photographer
BTS Videographer