A new focus: Documentaries as a hit genre for streaming and TV

With the 10th Non-Fiction Masterclass, we’re breaking new ground with a focused thematic approach: documentaries as a successful genre for streaming and online platforms. Whether on streaming services, TV, or YouTube, the documentary genre is in higher demand than ever. At the same time, the lines between documentary films, docudramas, documentary series, and factual entertainment are blurring, giving rise to new trends and programming needs—high-quality content that is strongly oriented toward the needs of target audiences and the logic of platforms.

This is where the Masterclass Non-Fiction comes in: Led by Prof. Jennifer Mival and renowned mentors and instructors from the industry, this part-time continuing education programme provides an understanding of the relevance and innovative potential of the documentary genre, as well as the evolving programming needs in streaming and TV.

The Masterclass Non-Fiction offers comprehensive industry knowledge and professional support in developing participants’ documentary ideas into projects tailored to specific platforms and target audiences. The goal is to develop concepts with an eye toward potential distribution on streaming platforms and TV, and to successfully pitch them to streaming services, TV networks, or production companies.

Since the MAsterclass Non-Fiction is a German-language programme, please find all further information on the German-language page.