CASTLEMAINE DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL

WELCOME TO THE CASTLEMAINE DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL

the home of documentary in regional Victoria

Castlemaine Documentary Festival location at the Theatre Royal

For over 10 years, we’ve been the home of documentary in Central Victoria.

Our next festival will be held in mid-winter, 2025. Until then, enjoy our year-round events with Club CDoc.

A hub of screen culture in regional Victoria, Club CDoc runs pop-up screenings, filmmaking workshops, industry networking events, a monthly social gathering, and more!

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WORKSHOP 1: Story & Development

Saturday 30 November 2024
11:30am - 5:30pm
Castlemaine Community House

Facilitators:

Tony Jackson (Director/producer)

Jeanie Davison (Producer)

Explore the building blocks of storytelling for documentary filmmaking in this workshop.
 
Learn to craft a story from an idea, get tips on interview styles, and prepare for your shoot. Break into small groups to workshop your film ideas and sketch a scene sequence that could become your film outline. Plus, it’s a great chance to meet other filmmakers and potential collaborators!

PRICE:

Full: $120

Concession: $100

Club CDoc Member: $80

BUNDLE prices for all three workshops available!

Free for First Nations community

WORKSHOP 2: Sound & Vision - NEW DATE!!!

Saturday 14 December 2024
11:30am - 5:30pm
Castlemaine Community House

Facilitators:

Leonie Van Eyk (Filmmaker/Photographer)

Hannah Moon (Creative Producer)

Get hands-on with the technical side of filmmaking in this workshop.

Learn how to capture great sound and shoot great footage. You’ll learn tips on lighting, framing, and explore the use of movement. We’ll cover how to handle unexpected challenges and learn how to apply your new knowledge to a range of equipment – be it an iPhone, or a professional camera. This is your chance to sharpen your skills and make your film shine!

PRICE:

Full: $120

Concession: $100

Club CDoc Member: $80

BUNDLE prices for all three workshops available!

Free for First Nations community

Post film discussion at the Theatre Royal during the Castlemaine Documentary Festival
Presenters at the Theatre Royal during the Castlemaine Documentary Festival
Presenters of LOCALS at the Theatre Royal during the Castlemaine Documentary Festival
Club CDOC workshop presented by Castlemaine Documentary Festival

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