Film Editing Mastery
Phase 3: Genre & Voice
Week 30 of 52 · Day 204–210

Documentary Short — Milestone

Learning Objective

Edit a complete 3-minute documentary short.

This Week

This week, you will combine everything you have learned about documentary editing into a complete 3-minute documentary short. Use interview footage and b-roll from Pexels, Pixabay, or your own footage. The film should have a clear narrative arc, compelling interview moments, and effective b-roll.

Daily Practice

Work on your documentary short, focusing on the narrative arc and the emotional journey of the subject. (45–60 min)

Weekly Challenge

Edit a complete 3-minute documentary short using interview footage and b-roll. The film should tell a complete story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.