As outlined by film theorist, Bill Nichols, documentary film can be divided into SIX different modes of production. See below for a detailed description of each mode.
Click the "READ NOW" button to view Bill Nichol's article outlining the six modes of documentary filmmaking. Consider the mode(s) that best suite your film and subject.
Click the "VIEW NOW" to read an overview of the Expository Documentary Filmmaking mode by the Master Class series along with a variety of examples and suggestions.
Click the "VIEW NOW" to read an overview of the Observational Documentary Filmmaking mode by the Master Class series along with a variety of examples and suggestions.
Click the "VIEW NOW" to read an overview of the Performative Documentary mode by the Master Class series along with a variety of examples and suggestions.
Click the "VIEW NOW" to read an overview of the Reflexive Documentary mode by the Master Class series along with a variety of examples and suggestions.
Click the "VIEW NOW" to read an overview of the Participatory Documentary mode by the Master Class series along with a variety of examples and suggestions.
