Documentary Films are non-fiction films, the purpose for which is to tell a story and document an event, situation or predicament. It is visual journalism.
it depends on the type of documentary you are making
Documentary film making.
German Film Award for Best Documentary Film was created in 2000.
Chicago International Documentary Film Festival was created in 2003.
¢Documentary is a depiction or direct filming ("cinema vérité") of a real life situation rather than a fictional story. ¢A documentary generally describes a film about real people and real situations without a script. ¢A documentary is nonfiction. ¢A short film is strictly on time. You can have a short documentary (half hour or so) and a short film can be on anything (fact or fiction). ¢Short film just describes any movie under 40 minutes. So yes a documentary can be a short film. ¢A short film is short.
it depends on the type of documentary you are making
Documentary film making.
Sicko is a 2007 documentary film by American film maker Michael_Moore.
Credit in a documentary film is important because it acknowledges and gives recognition to the individuals who contributed to the creation of the film. It helps to establish credibility and professionalism, and also serves as a way to honor the hard work and talent of the people involved in making the documentary.
John Hewitt has written: 'Documentary film-making' -- subject(s): Production and direction, Documentary films
German Film Award for Best Documentary Film was created in 2000.
Factual writing is nonfiction.
DOXA Documentary Film Festival was created in 1998.
Delta Blues - documentary film - was created in 2001.
A documentary is a film where you learn about a person or thing
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam was created in 1988.
Chicago International Documentary Film Festival was created in 2003.