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How do you choose a compelling topic for your documentary?

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Choosing a compelling topic for your documentary is one of the most important steps in the creative process. A good topic can hook your audience, convey your message, and showcase your skills as a videographer. But how do you find a topic that is relevant, original, and feasible? Here are some tips to help you brainstorm and narrow down your options.

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Laura Cox

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1 Identify your purpose

Before you start looking for a topic, you need to have a clear idea of why you want to make a documentary. What is your goal, vision, or mission? What do you want to achieve, express, or explore? Your purpose will guide your research, shape your narrative, and define your audience. It will also help you to avoid topics that are too broad, vague, or irrelevant to your interests and values.

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For instance, I observed that the general public was unaware of where their food comes from and what a pollinator is. I collaborated and formed partnerships, found funding and researched the professionals in the field, created a film and call to action in order to inspire and educate people on the importance of pollinators and their role in food production. The film is now in a traveling show to museums across the nation and was shown on loop at United Nations COP24, Smithsonian and many more film fests and events around pollinators.

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2 Research your niche

Once you have a general sense of your purpose, you can start researching your niche. A niche is a specific area or category that relates to your purpose and appeals to your target audience. For example, if your purpose is to raise awareness about environmental issues, your niche could be wildlife conservation, renewable energy, or urban gardening. Researching your niche will help you to find out what topics are already covered, what gaps exist, and what trends or challenges are emerging. You can use sources like books, articles, podcasts, documentaries, or social media to gather information and inspiration.

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3 Find your angle

After you have done some research, you can start looking for your angle. An angle is a unique perspective or approach that makes your topic stand out and adds value to your documentary. For example, if your niche is wildlife conservation, your angle could be a personal story of a wildlife activist, a comparison of different conservation methods, or a showcase of a rare or endangered species. Finding your angle will help you to narrow down your topic and create a compelling hook for your audience.

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4 Validate your topic

Before you commit to your topic, you need to validate it. This means assessing if your topic is feasible, relevant, and original. Ask yourself questions such as: do you have enough time, resources, and access to make this documentary? Does this topic address a current or important issue or question in your niche? Does this offer something new, different, or surprising to your audience? Does it align with your purpose, vision, and values? If you can answer yes to these questions, you have a valid topic for your documentary. Otherwise, you may need to adjust or refine your topic until it meets these criteria.

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5 Outline your structure

The final step in choosing a topic for your documentary is to outline your structure. A structure is a plan that organizes your content and guides your storytelling, typically composed of three parts: introduction, body, and conclusion. The introduction should introduce the topic, angle, and purpose; hook the audience and establish credibility. The body should present main points, arguments or evidence, supported by interviews, footage or data; address any counterarguments or challenges. The conclusion should summarize the main points and purpose; reinforce the message and call to action; leave a lasting impression on the audience. Outlining your structure will help you to clarify focus, scope, and flow of your documentary. It will also identify any gaps, inconsistencies or weaknesses in your content.

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5 Outline your structure

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