Archive Valley Masterclass

At Archive Valley, we see a lot of Film and TV professionals struggling with archival research. Yet, there is a growing appetite for archival-based stories, and a growing reliance on existing footage for unscripted and nonfiction productions.

Being unprepared to manage the archival complexities involved in a documentary project can impact the production, its budget and its distribution.

That's why we came up with a concrete solution that is quite unique in the Film and TV industry: an online course about the ins and outs of archival research - now also available as a self-paced course.

Engaging and practical, the Archive Valley Masterclass has been built as a step-by-step guide, with the aim to help Film and TV professionals deal efficiently with the many aspects of archival research, from pre-production through to the licensing process and Master deliveries.

Over the course of this masterclass, not only will you learn about the entire process, including best practices from archive producers credited on high-calibers docs and series, but you will also come away with the confidence and methodology to best handle the archival work of your next productions.

Amongst our past attendees, we've been happy to welcome directors, producers, line producers, production coordinators, assistant producers, post-production supervisors, editors, as well as archive researchers.
The course suits all kinds of audiovisual projects and is particularly relevant for freelancers and (junior) team members willing to level up their skills and be ready - and well-aligned- for their future non-fiction projects.