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Documentary Filmmaker
Creates non-fiction films that educate, inform, and tell real-world stories.
Did you know?
David Attenborough has made nature programmes for over 70 years, since Zoo Quest in 1954, even filming in Antarctica for Life in the Freezer.
How subjects help
- Communication: Interview real people and win their trust so they share their stories on camera.
- History: Dig through old film footage and records to tell a true story about the past.
- Biology: Film wildlife with an understanding of animal behaviour so you know where to wait.
- Art & Design: Frame shots and plan the look of a film so real footage feels beautiful and gripping.
A famous name
Ken Burns: Makes documentary series about history, including The Civil War (1990) and Baseball (1994).
Try it yourself: Report today's news
- Pick something that really happened today at home, school or outside.
- Answer: who, what, when, where and why?
- Write it as a five-sentence news story with the most important fact first.
- Ask someone who was there: did you get the facts right? Fix anything that was wrong.
Journalists check every fact, lead with what matters most, and correct mistakes openly.
Also try: Pass on a message without changing it.
Known for it in
UK, USA, Denmark, France, Australia