mockumentary-structure
Mockumentary Structure & Outlining
Structure mockumentaries to feel like documentaries while delivering narrative satisfaction.
Documentary Framing Decisions
Why Is There a Camera?
Establish early and maintain consistency:
- Fly-on-the-wall: Crew is invisible, characters rarely acknowledge camera
- Direct documentary: Characters know they're being filmed, give interviews
- Meta-documentary: The making of the documentary is part of the story
What Is Being Documented?
Common documentary frames:
- Event coverage: Competition, production, project with deadline
- Access documentary: Inside look at closed world
- Profile piece: Following one person or group
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