Develop a Documentary Concept
Compelling documentaries find universal stories within specific subjects that audiences can emotionally connect with.
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Example Prompt
Help me develop a documentary concept about [SUBJECT - e.g., local urban farm, forgotten music genre, family immigration story]. The angle/thesis is [YOUR PERSPECTIVE]. Suggest a narrative structure, key characters or interview subjects to feature, visual approaches, potential challenges in production, and what makes this story timely. Target length is [DURATION] for [PLATFORM - e.g., YouTube, film festival, streaming].
Pro Tip
Find one central character whose personal journey embodies the larger story you want to tell.
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