TRAVEL THE WORLD AND TELL STORIES THAT MATTER
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DOCUMENTARY OUTREACH
A four-week documentary travel course where you learn to produce a short documentary film about changemakers.
STORYTELLING EXPEDITION
A multi-day documentary tour + workshop where you get experience telling meaningful stories on location.
This is NOT tourism-as-usual.
Actuality Abroad has led hundreds of impact-driven storytellers on documentary adventures that provided them the training, experience, and support they needed to learn and grow.
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TRAVEL LIKE A STORYTELLER
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STEP 1
Apply for any upcoming trip.
STEP 2
Schedule a video interview and get all your questions answered.
STEP 3
Accept your invitation to join the crew and make your plans to travel.
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Where do we begin? A brief guide on getting started with a documentary idea
Are you thinking about making a documentary but don’t know where to start? This guide will show you what steps you can to take to make meaningful progress on your passion project and how to begin crafting it into an story that can make an impact.
Read on...What is the difference? Documentary Outreach vs Storytelling Expedition
At Actuality Abroad, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling. Our unique educational travel experiences—Documentary Outreach and Storytelling Expedition—are designed to immerse participants in the art of documentary storytelling while exploring vibrant cultures and communities around the globe. While both trips offer incredible opportunities to develop storytelling skills, they cater to different interests and schedules. Here’s what sets each apart and what they have in common.
Read on...DOCUMENTARY STORY SUMMARY: AN ESSENTIAL BLUEPRINT
A story – at its core – is a telling of an event crafted to engage an audience.
What elements are essential to command attention?
In the realm of documentary filmmaking, you figure this out during the transition from research to planning. Creating the story summary is crucial moment, when you finally able to define the backbone of your narrative. This is not merely a step in the process; it’s an art form that involves weaving together crucial elements to ensure your audience is not just watching, but experiencing and engaging with your narrative.
Here’s how you can craft a compelling story summary that will serve as the foundation of your documentary production.
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