The «follow the money» approach of the Financial Times. Creating high-impact investigative documentaries

Joe Sinclair, Deputy Head of Video at the Financial Times , and Ben Marino, Senior Video Producer, lead a workshop on “Making films with the FT.” Joe and Ben will provide an overview of what it takes to produce one of the FT’s in-depth 30-minute documentaries. What makes an FT story truly impactful? From researching stories to pitching proposals, from commissioning to filming, editing, and publishing, they will guide participants through every stage of the process. The session includes case studies from their films, such as Ben’s recent investigation into Chinese money laundering and Joe’s in-depth reporting on the execution of prisoners of war in Ukraine. This will be an interactive workshop, with time for discussion and questions, and with a particular focus on the evolving landscape of long-form online video.