*Let's Discuss: Documentaries

This week our discussion is about making your own documentary. If you had the resources to make your own film, think about what you would want it to be about. Documentaries focus on portraying aspects of reality and are non-fictional accounts. They are a way for an audience to see what is actually going on in the world. Reflect on issues in your community or stories that you want to be heard.

Here are some questions to think about:

• What topic, theme, or story would your documentary be about? This could be issues from your school, your town, society in general or even yourself. It could be about anything!
• What role would you want to play in the production? Would you be the director, producer, editor, cameraman, etc?
• Who would you talk to for the interview sections of your film? 
• What do you think the biggest challenge would be with making a documentary? 

Let us know your opinions in the comments!