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Documentary Outreach - Service Learning for Storytellers

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Program Overview

Actuality Abroad's Documentary Outreach is a month-long immersive filmmaking workshop where you learn documentary production, ethical storytelling, and responsible travel. We work in partnership with locally led nonprofit organizations or social enterprises to tell stories that support the community work of changemakers. Students work together in creative crews to produce short documentary films....

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Program Highlights

Get career-building experience and add to your portfolio/reel by producing a short documentary film entirely on location.
Receive instruction and mentorship in documentary storytelling from an expert Actuality Field Guide producer.
Collaborate with a local changemaker and contribute your talents as a mediamaker to help amplify their work and wisdom.
Become part of a community of adventurous storytellers all who are dedicated to telling stories that matter.
Experience meaningful, purposeful, responsible travel by learning to become a 'citizen storyteller.'

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Welcome Dinner
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Required Equipment
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
In-Country Orientation
Training
Assistance Booking Travel
Letter of Recommendation
Certificate of Completion

Exclusions

Medical / Accident Insurance
Travel Insurance
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Visa Fees
International SIM Card
Domestic Airfare
International Airfare
Laundry
Academic Advising
Financial Aid Counseling
Language Lessons
Vaccination Costs

Quick Details

Location
Nara, JapanSanta Marta, ColombiaPhnom Penh, Cambodia
Starts At$5,000 for 4 Weeks
Availability
Year(s) Offered:2027
Terms Available:
  • Throughout the Year
Age Requirement18+
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Anthropology
  • Communications
  • Film
  • Filmmaking
  • Journalism & Broadcasting
GuidelinesAll Nationalities
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Locations

  • Nara, Japan
  • Santa Marta, Colombia
  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Fields & Subjects

  • Anthropology
  • Communications
  • Film
  • Filmmaking

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: 2027
  • Terms Available: Throughout the Year

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: English
  • Education: University Freshman (1st Year)
  • Education: University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • Education: University Junior (3rd Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Online Application
  • Deposit

Age Requirement

18+

Starts At

  • 4 Weeks: $5,000

Deposit / Application Fee

Deposit: $500

Payment Terms

  • Payment Plan
  • Upfront Deposit
  • Scholarships

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Our past crew has included enrolled university students, young professionals, and adults interested in expanding their knowledge about documentary production. Anyone 18 years or older with an interest in learning is welcome to apply.

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