MASTERCLASS #7
Archival Research for Documentaries
Get access to a unique package of online resources about the ins & out of archival research, clearance & storytelling - and get ready to work with archival content in your next docs.
Launch: April 19, 2022.
The number of attendees is limited to 15.
They trust Archive Valley
#1. INTRO LIVE SESSION
April 19 (12 PM EDT)
#2. ONLINE LESSONS
You learn at your own pace
#3. TOP EXPERTS PANEL
April 28 (12PM EDT) - TBC
OVERVIEW
The Archive Valley Masterclass
Archival storytelling is on the rise, but many documentary professionals feel daunted about how to start & where to start an archival research process.
So at Archive Valley, we took action by designing an 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 6th edition !
Engaging and practical, the Archive Valley Masterclass is a mix of live sessions and online lessons delivered weekly, and enhanced with best practices and insights from renowned archive producers.
An expert panel with special guests punctuates the course, and the attendees can access the full resource during 6 months.
Our objective is to empower you with the archival knowledge & skills needed to work with archives, and help you better deal with the many aspects of archival research, from pre-production through to master deliveries.
Not only will you learn how to start a research process on the right track 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 90 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 upcoming docs and docu-series.
A 2-Week
Online Course
40
Video Lessons
20 Top
World Experts
6-Month
Full Access
Level
Fundamentals
PROGRAM
Enjoy a 360° Understanding
of the Archival Research Process
Incl. : A Collaborative Archival Directory
(300+ archive sources worldwide)
SECTION #1
Archival Research
Looking for Archival Content
Included
Online Lessons
& Exclusive Access to Conversations with Experts
(approx. 5 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
SECTION #2
Archival Clearance
Understanding
Rights & Costs
Included
Online Lessons
& Exclusive Access to
Conversations with Experts (approx. 5 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
SECTION #3
Archival Storytelling
Using Archives to Tell Stories Today
Included
Online Lessons
& Exclusive Access to
Conversations with Experts (approx. 5 hours)
Learning Objectives
- ethics & methodology
- making editorial decisions
- showing or not showing
- the debate about colorization
- finding stories in archives
A Step-by-Step Guide on
How to Find, License, & Use Archival Footage
Included : Live Panel with Special Guests
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Meet your Masterclass Instructor
Camille Chavanne has been Archive Valley's Head of Research since 2017.
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.
It's a great pleasure to announce that archive producer Lisa Janssen,
who worked on the wonderful The Andy Warhol Diaries & other fascinating projects
(The Lady and the Dale, The Devil Next Door, The Dissident, Hal)
will join us as Special Guest for an exceptional 90min in-depth conversation.
Also meet:
Jhava Chikli, co-founder of Archive Valley,
who moderates the expert panels and roundtable sessions of the masterclass.
Jhava Chikli, co-founder of Archive Valley, who moderates the expert panels and roundtable sessions of the masterclass.
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 15 Archive Producers
ARCHIVAL RESEARCH
Looking for Archival Content
ARCHIVAL CLEARANCE
Understanding Rights & Costs
ARCHIVAL STORYTELLING Using Archives to Tell Stories Today
Already 90 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.
