{"id":32594,"date":"2026-02-19T16:33:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T15:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/filmforward.nl\/product\/masterclass-mental-health-in-documentary-filmmaking-the-impact-of-telling-stories\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T13:53:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:53:04","slug":"masterclass-mental-health-in-documentary-filmmaking-the-impact-of-telling-stories","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/filmforward.nl\/en\/product\/masterclass-mental-health-in-documentary-filmmaking-the-impact-of-telling-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Masterclass Mental Health in Documentary Filmmaking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>FilmForward, Cinemind and Movies That Matter present a two-day programme focusing on the mental health of documentary filmmakers, with psychotherapist and former documentary producer Rebecca Day (<\/b><b>Film in Mind<\/b><b>). On Tuesday we start with this Masterclass Mental Health in Documentary Filmmaking: the impact of telling stories. A day later, on Wednesday 25 March, there is a <a href=\"https:\/\/filmforward.nl\/en\/product\/deep-dive-navigating-trauma-in-documentary-work\/\">Deep Dive Navigating Trauma in Documentary Work<\/a>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documentary filmmakers, producers, and other film professionals often work closely with distressing stories and vulnerable communities, and may themselves be part of these communities. What impact does this have on our brains and bodies? How do we recognise signs of vicarious or secondary trauma? And how can we build sustainable, ethical working practices, for ourselves, our crews, and the people whose stories we tell?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This two-day programme focuses on the mental health of documentary filmmakers, with psychotherapist and former documentary producer Rebecca Day. On Tuesday 24 March, Rebecca will give this Masterclass Mental Health in Documentary Filmmaking: the impact of telling stories. A day later, there is a <a href=\"https:\/\/filmforward.nl\/en\/product\/deep-dive-navigating-trauma-in-documentary-work\/\">Deep Dive Navigating Trauma in Documentary Work.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this Masterclass, Rebecca will delve into the psychological and neurological impact of working with traumatic material. Drawing on real-life examples, the session will address:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens in our brain and body when we are exposed to trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to recognise the signs of vicarious trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duty of care and ethical responsibility in documentary practice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Who is this Masterclass for?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This session is open to filmmakers, producers, journalists, activists, and other professionals working with urgent and sensitive subject matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Practical information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Date<\/strong>: Tuesday 24 March<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Time<\/strong>: 15.00 to 16.30<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Filmhuis Den Haag (Studio B),\u00a0Spui 191, Den Haag<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Costs<\/strong>: Free entry,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> registration is mandatory<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About Rebecca Day<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rebecca Day is a psychotherapist, former documentary producer, and founder of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Film in Mind<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an organisation dedicated to mental health, ethical practice, and trauma-informed approaches within the film sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This programme is a collaboration between FilmForward, Cinemind, and Movies That Matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32643 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/filmforward.nl\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-800x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmforward.nl\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/filmforward.nl\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2000x2000.png 2000w, https:\/\/filmforward.nl\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32645 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/filmforward.nl\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MTM_mainlogo_All_web-2-800x411.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmforward.nl\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MTM_mainlogo_All_web-2-800x411.png 800w, https:\/\/filmforward.nl\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MTM_mainlogo_All_web-2-2000x1027.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FilmForward, Cinemind and Movies That Matter present a two-day programme focusing on the mental health of documentary filmmakers, with psychotherapist and former documentary producer Rebecca Day (Film in Mind). 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