Certificate in Documentary Film

The Part-time Certificate in Documentary Film is a flexible education program exploring the vivid world of reality storytelling in cinema. It encourages participants to look beyond the obvious, as they interrogate personal reasoning to observe the world beyond the binary.

As one of the fastest-growing sectors, Documentary is a vibrant medium presenting new opportunities in visual media. The increase in online demand for Documentary makes it amongst the fastest growing content, including in Nepal. Its scope for cinema enthusiasts looking for a career in film is positioned to be rewarding.

Documentary filmmakers are makers of stories much more than random collage of moving images. Documentary stories are pieces of personal creative choices made by the maker to express their observation of the world around. This aspect of close connection with people and identities makes documentary cinema unique and a very personal medium. The Certificate in Documentary Film is the only program of its kind available on documentary cinema in Nepal.

The course provides development of personal practice and foundation skill exposure to work professionally in groups and as a solo creator.

Duration: 6 Months

Part-time program

Starts: November 2026

Location: Airavat Picture House, Kathmandu, with Practical sessions in Dhulikhel

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