Audio Storytelling: From Idea to Audience - Presented by Audible (On Demand)

This is an On Demand course. On Demand courses allow you to watch pre-recorded lectures at your own pace, with curated resources and other materials to support your work. You can begin taking this course at any time.

In order to serve more of the Sundance Collab community, we developed this On Demand course from existing live online course content.

Step into the world of audio storytelling—an exciting, accessible medium where your creativity can shine and reach listeners across the globe. As audio content continues to grow more popular than ever, the format offers limitless possibilities for creators to tell captivating stories and connect with international audiences.

In this On Demand course, you’ll unlock the power of storytelling through sound. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, this course will guide you through the art of crafting compelling audio stories—from activating your idea to captivating your audience.

In this course, you will:

• Identify the elements of a successful audio story idea or series pitch and learn how to apply them to your project.
• Understand how to assemble your production and key collaborators, from prep through post.
• Learn audio essentials for high-quality production.
• Learn how to use sound design to captivate your audience.
• Become familiar with the post-production process.
• Understand the festival, distribution, and funding landscape.

This course is ideal for:

• first-time audio storytellers with a great idea for a fiction or nonfiction story or series.
• creatives interested in exploring audio storytelling.

Course outline:

• Module 1: Genre and Worldbuilding in Audio Storytelling with Diandra Pendleton-Thompson
• Module 2: Developing Your Idea with Blaine Morris
• Module 3: Pre-Production with Ann Heppermann
• Module 4: Production & Post-Production with Timothy Warner
• Module 5: Your Pitch, Festivals & Distribution with Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

View the Outline tab for more details on the course.

All course videos are closed-captioned. For other accommodations and support services, please email us at accessibility@sundance.org.