🎬 November Special: Get 4 private documentary coaching sessions for the price of 3 — just $255. [Book Now]
Your film. Your challenges. A clear way forward.
Every documentary comes with challenges. Whether you're struggling to get started, facing difficult decisions or feeling stuck along the way, you don't have to figure it all out alone.
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Work directly with documentary filmmaker Chris G. Parkhurst to gain clarity, overcome obstacles and move your film forward.
Whether you're making your first documentary or your fifth, coaching can help you navigate the challenges that come with bringing a film to life.
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You might be:​
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Sitting on an idea but unsure where to begin.
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Struggling to find your story or shape its direction.
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Overwhelmed by production, editing or funding decisions.
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Losing momentum or second-guessing your next steps.
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Working alone and wishing you had someone experienced to talk things through with.
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You don't need all the answers. ​
You just need a way forward.
Coaching is tailored to you and your documentary. There's no fixed formula — just focused guidance on the challenges and decisions that matter most.​​
CLARITY AND DIRECTION
Get clear on your priorities and the next steps for your film.
Practical Guidance
Navigate creative, technical and production challenges with experienced input.
Constructive Feedback
Gain a fresh perspective on your ideas, decisions and work.
Accountability & Momentum
Turn your plans into action and keep your documentary moving forward.
Chris isn't simply a coach. He's a documentary filmmaker who understands the challenges of developing, producing and bringing a film to audiences.
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Through his own filmmaking experience and years of conversations with documentary professionals on The Documentary Life, he brings both practical knowledge and a wider perspective to the challenges filmmakers face.
Credentials:​
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25+ years of professional filmmaking experience across documentary, commercial and corporate productions.
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Bachelor of Science in Communications Media.
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Experienced director, producer and editor, from initial concept through production and post-production.
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Founder of Barang Films, creating story-driven documentaries and films for brands and organisations.
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Founder and host of The Documentary Life, sharing insights and conversations with documentary filmmakers and industry professionals.
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Choose the level of support that works for you, whether you need fresh perspectives and practical direction or ongoing guidance to move your documentary forward.
90-Minute Private Coaching Session
Investment: $175
Work directly with Chris to explore your challenges, gain fresh perspectives and identify clear, practical next steps.
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Ideal for: Filmmakers seeking clarity, renewed confidence and a clear path forward for their documentary.
3 × 50-Minute Private Sessions
Investment: $255
Ongoing personalised coaching to navigate challenges, make confident decisions and build momentum on your documentary.
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Ideal for: Filmmakers who want guidance and accountability as they move their documentary forward.
All coaching sessions are held online via Zoom and are available to documentary filmmakers worldwide.
Book a free 15-minute call with Chris to discuss your documentary and find the best way forward.