Learn Documentary

Learn Documentary As a filmmaking coach and mentor, I've guided over 7000 students toward their cinematic dreams on platforms like Udemy and Skillshare.

🏆 Award-winning documentary filmmaker sharing my secrets and how to sell to Netflix. 🥳 Learn from my mistakes. 🎥 : Tell great stories! 📽️ ➡️ LEARNDOCUMENTARY.COM 🎬 Unlock Your Cinematic Potential: A Journey from Gear Theft to Netflix Success 🚀
Sharing my rollercoaster journey so you can avoid my mistakes—an ADHD-fueled adventure from gear theft to Netflix triumph.
🎥 The Netflix Leap:
In 201

6, my life took off when I sold my film, "The Pearl Of Africa," to Netflix. Some call me a filmmaker but labels aside, I'm all about crafting resonant stories and guiding others through the cinematic wilderness.
📽️ YouTube & Beyond:
You might recognize me from my YouTube channel, where I help aspiring filmmakers craft captivating tales. I stay in shape by filming mountains and top ultra-runners for Sportswear's YouTube channel. Beyond the titles, I'm a menace to society (great film, BTW) because I believe in challenging the status quo, shaking up the industry, and telling attention-grabbing stories.
🚀 I went from being a criminal dumbass to Hollywood:
I wasn't always the artist type. A former footballer, boxer, and rule-breaker at heart, my filmmaking journey kicked off with a less-than-legal start—stealing camera gear from a sh*tty film school. Amidst the chaos of my upbringing—with an alcoholic father and a colorful crew of criminal family members—I cultivated a deep empathy for the misunderstood, shaping the core of my storytelling.
💸 Bankruptcy & Bouncing Back:
I went from a film school dropout to a bankrupt filmmaker, but then I hustled back through a telemarketing gig. "Zero Silence," my debut documentary, emerged from the chaos of the Arab Spring, teaching me the industry ropes through trial and error. Resolute, I journeyed to Uganda for "The Pearl Of Africa," a poignant love story embraced by Netflix. From there, I delved into a Swedish gang war and went undercover to expose a puppy-selling mafia to unsuspecting Swedes. I'm all about capturing overlooked stories, revealing the true essence of humanity, and challenging industry zombies to tell better stories.
🚀 Helping You Craft Your Tale:
Fed up with lackluster film schools, I started my own at https://learndocumentary.com. If you're eager to hone your storytelling craft, check out my free masterclass on how I pitched my film to Netflix.

🎥 Filmography:
Run With Rivs (Post-production) – Director
Keno City (Post-production) – Director
Speedway - Kör Tills Du Dör (2022) – Director
Älskade Smuggelhund (2019) – Director
The Pearl Of Africa (2016) – Director
Zero Silence (2011) – Director & Producer

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Documentary Deep Dive: The Power of Conflict in Storytelling: Why It Matters and How to Use It Effectively
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Documentary Deep Dive: The Power of Conflict in Storytelling: Why It Matters and How to Use It Effectively

Learn how conflict drives great storytelling. Discover types, tips, and how to layer conflicts for powerful narratives.

Documentary Deep Dive: Mastering the Three-Act Structure in Documentary Filmmaking: A Complete Guide
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Documentary Deep Dive: Mastering the Three-Act Structure in Documentary Filmmaking: A Complete Guide

Learn how to use the three-act structure in documentary filmmaking to create captivating stories that keep your audience hooked.

Documentary Deep Dive: The Power of Turning Points in Your Documentary: How to Create Unforgettable Moments
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Documentary Deep Dive: The Power of Turning Points in Your Documentary: How to Create Unforgettable Moments

The Power of Turning Points in Your Documentary: How to Create Unforgettable Moments

Documentary Deep Dive: How to Create Great Character Arcs in Documentary Filmmaking
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Documentary Deep Dive: How to Create Great Character Arcs in Documentary Filmmaking

Learn how to create unforgettable character arcs in documentary filmmaking – Tips on storytelling, stakes, and visual techniques

Documentary Deep Dive: Crafting the Perfect Inciting Incident in Documentary Filmmaking
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Documentary Deep Dive: Crafting the Perfect Inciting Incident in Documentary Filmmaking

Learn how to craft compelling inciting incidents in documentaries with tips, examples, and storytelling techniques.

Documentary Deep Dive: What Makes a Story Unforgettable? A Documentary Filmmaker’s Insights
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Documentary Deep Dive: What Makes a Story Unforgettable? A Documentary Filmmaker’s Insights

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Learn Documentary With Creative North

Award-winning filmmakers travelling the world making documentary films. Jonny and André have made films for channels such as Netflix, Al Jazeera, Arte, SVT and more. Through http://learndocumentary.com they share their experience of making films. But they also offer online courses, consultations and resources that can help you in your filmmaking careeer.