DOC Institute Essentials Bootcamp

A 4-part online series on the essentials of documentary producing, led by Soko Negash

DOC Institute’s popular Essentials Bootcamp series is back! This 4-part virtual series will cover the documentary producing essentials that every early career producer needs to know.

Led by Toronto-based producer Soko Negash, these intensive, interactive sessions will include case studies, real-world insight from industry professionals, and sample documents from successfully funded films. This bootcamp series is an opportunity for you to:

• Learn the 101s of funding, approaching funders, and pitch packages.
• Find out how to navigate legal & business affairs of a doc project.
• Understand ethical concerns, copyright, and more.
• Learn how to find and collaborate with your crew.
• Navigate the world of budgets, financing plans, and production management.
• Ask your burning questions about working as a producer in the industry.

REGISTRATION

DOC members receive $60 off registration prices (not applicable to student prices). Check’s DOC Member Benefits page for the discount code, under “Production Benefits.” Please remember to apply the discount code before checkout. Instructions for using promo codes can be found here. Learn more about becoming a member here.

We are offering a special registration pricing for students currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution. We reserve the right to ask for proof of enrollment.

The registration prices are for access to all four workshops. The workshops are designed as a series and individual workshop registration is not available. The workshops are scheduled for the Ontario time zone, but we welcome registrants from any location. Workshops will be recorded and be made available to registrants.

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The Essentials Bootcamp series is made possible through the support of Ontario Creates.