This course is an introduction to documentary filmmaking as both a creative practice and a way of engaging with the world. It is designed to guide you through the process of making your own documentary film, while exploring the philosophical, ethical and political questions that sit beneath the craft.

My name is Ross Domoney, and I have been making documentaries for 20 years. This craft, which brings me never-ending joy, has taken me to places like Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Chile, Ukraine, and the DRC, to name a few.

Documentary filmmaking is about stepping closer to the complex, often contradictory nature of the world, rather than observing it from a distance.

This style of filmmaking can be a powerful antidote to feeling disconnected or overwhelmed by what’s happening around us. It gives structure to curiosity, turns concern into action, and offers a way to engage deeply rather than numbingly scrolling our way into oblivion on our phones.

There are two tiers to the course below. One is the online course, and the other is the online course + my guided mentorship, which includes three one-hour video calls as you build your film.

Scroll down to see our packages and to learn more about what the courses offer.

Documentary as Discovery — Online Course

£200.00

A complete documentary filmmaking course guiding you from initial idea to final cut. This course treats documentary as a political and ethical act — a way of engaging with the world through attention, responsibility and lived experience. Through structured modules, films and exercises, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to make your own documentary, working independently and at your own pace.

Documentary as Discovery — Online Course + Mentorship

£695.00

Everything included in the online course, plus personalised mentorship. Alongside the modules, you’ll take part in one-to-one video sessions with me at key stages of the process, offering feedback, guidance and support as you develop, film and complete your own documentary.

Please note that places on the mentorship programme are limited. We offer a free 15-minute introductory call to see if the course is the right fit for you.