A Practical Evening Of Interview Technique

A Practical Evening Of Interview Technique

Members will have the chance to ask Peter questions about the club, its history, the challenges of keeping it going, and the experiences that have shaped it over the years. Peter will then give feedback afterwards, helping members think about what worked, what could have been stronger, and how to get more from an interview.

This will be a hands on and interactive evening rather than a lecture. The aim is to help members become more confident interviewers by seeing how different kinds of questions produce different kinds of answers. Some questions open up stories, some reveal personality, and some simply fall flat. Learning to tell the difference is a big part of becoming a better filmmaker.

There should also be a lively element to the evening, as Peter has every intention of being a slightly awkward and mischievous interviewee at times, which in itself should make for a useful learning experience. Real interviews do not always go smoothly, and part of the skill is learning how to stay calm, adapt, and keep the conversation moving in a productive direction.

This session should be useful for anyone interested in documentary, factual filmmaking, or simply getting better at drawing out stronger answers from contributors. Whether you have interviewed people before or never done it at all, it should be an enjoyable way to practise and learn.

What To Expect

• A practical interview session with Peter Leverick
• The chance to ask questions and see how different approaches work
• Feedback on interview technique and question style
• A useful evening for documentary and factual filmmakers

You do not need to bring anything special for this session, just your curiosity and a willingness to get involved.