MASTERCLASS #5
Archival Research for Documentaries
Join a 3-week online course to learn the ins & out of archival research, clearance & storytelling - and get ready to work with archival content in your next docs.
Launch: January 25, 2022.
The number of attendees is limited to 15.


They trust Archive Valley
#1. INTRO LIVE
25th January, 12 PM EDT
#2. MID-COURSE LIVE
4th February, 12 PM EDT
#3. EXPERT ROUNDTABLE
15th February, 12 PM EDT (TBC)
OVERVIEW
The Archive Valley Masterclass
Archival storytelling is on the rise, but at Archive Valley, we know that many documentary professionals feel daunted about how to start & where to start an archival research process.
So we took action, by developing a 3-week online course about the ins & outs of archival research. This is quite unique in the film & tv industry, and we're proud because it's now our 5th edition!
Engaging and practical, the Archive Valley Masterclass is a mix of live sessions and online lessons delivered weekly, and enhanced with best practices from renowned archive producers.
Our objectives are to empower you with archival knowledge & skills, and help you deal efficiently with the many aspects of archival research, from pre-production through to master deliveries.
Not only will you learn how to start the process on good tracks so as to avoid frustrating challenges on the path, but you will also come away with a solid methodology for your next projects.
Amongst our past attendees, we've been happy to welcome directors, producers, production coordinators, post-production supervisors, editors, as well as aspiring archive researchers.
The course suits all kinds of nonfiction projects and is particularly relevant for freelancers and team members willing to level their skills up, and get ready for their upcoming docs and docu-series.
A 3-Week
Online Course
40
Video Lessons
15 Top
World Experts
1-Year
Full Access
Level
Fundamentals
PROGRAM
Enjoy a 360° Understanding
of the Archival Research Process
WEEK #1
Archival Research
Looking for Archival Content
Included
Online Lessons
& Exclusive Access to Conversations with Experts
(approx. 4 hours)

Learning Objectives
- how to tackle research
- starting with a project brief
- the archival landscape
- how to uncover great sources
- tips to master search technics
- thinking outside the box
WEEK #2
Archival Clearance
Understanding
Rights & Costs
Included
Online Lessons
& Exclusive Access to
Conversations with Experts (approx. 4 hours)

Learning Objectives
- how to organise workflows
- ordering & licensing process
- how to best track archives
- rights, agreements & fair use
- planning a clearance strategy
- budgeting & negotiating
WEEK #3
Archival Storytelling
Using Archives to Tell Stories Today
Included
Online Lessons
& Exclusive Access to
Conversations with Experts (approx. 4 hours)

Learning Objectives
- ethics & methodology
- making editorial decisions
- showing or not showing
- the debate about colorization
- finding stories in archives
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Meet your Masterclass Instructor

Camille Chavanne has been Archive Valley's Head of Research since 2016.
She manages the community of archive professionals and supervises footage research for the many different
doc projects that pass through the platform.
Before joining the Archive Valley team, she worked as an archive researcher for several production companies.
Camille holds two Master's Degrees in History and in Audiovisual Heritage Management from INA, Paris.
Some kind words from our past attendees
"Practical, insightful and well-managed"
"It was invaluable, thank you so much!"
"Great speakers!"
THE EXPERTS
Access Exclusive Conversations
with Top Archive Producers












ARCHIVAL RESEARCH
Looking for Archival Content
ARCHIVAL CLEARANCE
Understanding Rights & Costs
ARCHIVAL STORYTELLING Using Archives to Tell Stories Today
Pricing
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Launch is October 7, 12PM EDT.
Don’t delay, the number of participants is limited!
FREELANCERS
$875
$765
Early Bird
extended until Sept. 30
- 1 Seat / 6-month access
- 3 Live Sessions
- 5 Hours of Online Lessons
- Conversation Series feat. 20 Experts
- Resources incl. Archival Directory
PRODUCTION COMPANY
$1200
$900
Early Bird
extended until Sept. 30
- 1 Seat / 6-month access
- 3 Live Sessions
- 5 Hours of Online Lessons
- Conversation Series feat. 20 Experts
- Resources incl. Archival Directory
Already 65 Film & TV Professionals from 15+ countries have completed the Archive Valley Masterclass.
It's time to get prepared for
the archival stories you can't wait to tell.
