Documentary Filmmaking - YWAM Harpenden

16/10/2026

After 3 days of learning, it’s time to put it into practice! One week down, one more to go. We can’t wait to see what our trainees create with their mini docs!

08/10/2026

We’re getting ready for what’s ahead , preparing, setting things up, and getting everything in place. Almost time to begin!

30/09/2026

🎬 7 of our school projects have been selected for the Sheffield Christian Film & Media Festival!

We’re excited to see seven films created by our trainees selected for this year’s festival in Sheffield.

It’s incredibly encouraging to see the hard work, creativity and dedication of our trainees being recognised and given a platform alongside other independently produced films and media projects.

For us, it’s not just about seeing the films on the big screen, it’s also about celebrating what our trainees have achieved, meeting other filmmakers and media practitioners, sharing stories, and connecting with like-minded people who are passionate about using film to make an impact.

We’re looking forward to a great day of films, conversations, Q&As, learning and networking at the Sheffield Christian Film & Media Festival on 17 October 2026.

A huge congratulations to all our trainees whose films have been selected! 👏🎥

22/09/2026

Stories have the power to change us.

When he was 13, three of his siblings died in a car accident. Music became a way for him to process what he had experienced — putting words to thoughts he couldn’t express himself.

Today, he uses music and storytelling to communicate truth, beauty and goodness, and to bring hope to people who are hurting.

“I really love to tell stories… in a way that will draw them in and leave them feeling different.”

This film was created during our Documentary Film Seminar — where participants learn to take real stories and turn them into powerful short documentaries.

🎬 Documentary Film Seminar
📅 14–23 October 2026
📍 YWAM Harpenden

Find the story. Tell it well. Make an impact.

Applications are open.

22/09/2026

Stories have the power to change us.

When he was 13, three of his siblings died in a car accident. Music became a way for him to process what he had experienced, putting words to thoughts he couldn’t express himself.

Today, he uses music and storytelling to communicate truth, beauty and goodness, and to bring hope to people who are hurting.

“I really love to tell stories… in a way that will draw them in and leave them feeling different.”

This film was created during our Documentary Film Seminar, by Matt Williams and Sandro Cruz where they learned to take real stories and turn them into powerful short documentaries.

🎬 Documentary Film Seminar
📅 14–23 October 2026
📍 YWAM Harpenden

Find the story. Tell it well. Make an impact.

Applications are open.
https://ywamharpenden.org/documentary-film-seminar

16/09/2026

“A person telling a personal story can actually cause an impact on someone else. And if it’s just one person, that’s more than enough.”

Nico initially said “No” when he was asked if he wanted to do the Documentary Film School.

But now, after completing the DFS and an internship with he has discovered how his unique gifts as a storyteller can have an impact one story at a time.

This is Nico’s story.

Interested in learning to become a documentary filmmaker?
Check out our upcoming Documentary Film Seminar at October 14-23!

More information: https://ywamharpenden.org/documentary-film-seminar/

12/08/2026

🎥 Stories have the power to change the way we see the world.

Join us for the Documentary Film Seminar and discover how film can help us see the world through God’s eyes, noticing the beauty, brokenness, and stories around us, and finding ways to communicate the Good News through film.

🎬 Learn. Create. Tell stories that matter.

Applications are open!: Find out more and apply through the YWAM Harpenden website.

24/06/2026

We’ve recently had the privilege of helping tell the story of the Law, Justice & Advocacy Center.

It’s been inspiring to hear about their work addressing global issues through holistic, biblical advocacy. Thanks to the Kinahan Lodge for hosting two key interviews.

We can’t wait to share the final piece.

18/06/2026

Join the Documentary Film Seminar and learn how to discover, craft, and tell stories that matter. Through hands-on training in storytelling, interviewing, filming, and editing, you’ll gain the skills to create documentaries with purpose and impact.

🎬 Applications are now open.
+ info: https://ywamharpenden.org/documentary-film-seminar

16/06/2026

Last year, we hosted a 5-day documentary filmmaking seminar here at YWAM Harpenden, and Emmitt Wiederick was one of the participants.

It has been great to see him continue to grow in his storytelling journey. He recently released a longer documentary piece, using the power of film to share stories that bring hope and inspire others.

It’s encouraging to see people take what they’ve learned and continue using storytelling to make a positive impact. Well done, Emmitt, we’re looking forward to seeing what comes next! 🎬👏

A documentary produced by Emmitt Weiderick, following Youth With A ...