Documenting Fantasy: A Workshop for Aspiring Documentary Filmmakers, Podcasters, & Youtubers

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Fandom isn’t just entertainment—it’s culture, identity, obsession, and community. DOCUMENTING FANTASY is a hands-on workshop for creators who want to capture that world through documentary film, YouTube, or podcasting. Whether you’re drawn to horror, sci-fi, comics, cosplay, collectibles, or the hidden ecosystems surrounding them, this workshop will show you how to turn your personal interests into compelling content that people actually want to watch and listen to.

In this session, you’ll learn how to identify a specific, high-impact niche (the difference between a vague idea and a project that works), choose the right format for your concept, and structure your project for real-world execution. You’ll explore the strengths and limitations of documentaries, YouTube series, and podcasts—and how to match your idea to the format that gives it the best chance to succeed. Through guided in-class exercises, you’ll develop your…