How do you research a film? How do you find people? How do you pitch an idea? What's the best way to use a phone in journalism? What's the best time of day to knock on a doorstep? How do you persuade someone to talk. What makes a successful film? How do you become a successful researcher? Do you have what it takes to be a journalist?

People-finding and people-persuading are essential skills in any form of journalism but particularly in documentary film-making. After 9/11 serious current affairs journalism is back in demand.

manyriversfilms runs one-day documentary filmmaking and investigative journalism workshops.

Taught by veteran investigative reporter and film-maker Kevin Toolis, and other experts, this one day course gives a real insight into the core skills needed to make investigative documentary films.

To find out about the next workshop please email info@manyriversfilms.co.uk