Story for documentary and unscripted TV

Whether you’re working on a documentary, format show or corporate video, all factual stories share an underlying structure. 

Discover why some resonate with audiences worldwide – and how to fix those that don’t – on this online professional development course from BAFTA-winning storyteller John Yorke.

You’ll explore the essential elements every factual story needs, whether you’re working in unscripted TV, on podcasts, documentaries or factual content for business.

This practical industry-led training is based on John Yorke’s bestselling book on story structure, Into The Woods – with exercises based on everything from popular series like Grand Designs to Oscar-winning documentaries.

By the end of the seven weeks, you’ll also come away with industry skills for pitching original ideas.

Bursary applicable

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This training course is not funded or commissioned by ScreenSkills, but has been reviewed to ensure it is meeting agreed standards such as industry-led diversity targets, appropriate business insurance, and evidence of previous quality training provision.