KATE LIBBY COACHING
You have a story worth telling. KLC Film Lab is a 12-week documentary filmmaking class where you’ll learn how to find it, shape it, and share it—with real filmmaking skills and the support of a neuro-affirming team behind you.
No prior experience needed. No expensive gear required. Just curiosity, a story, and a phone in your pocket.
Program Details
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Facilitator: Stephanie Strong, Documentary Filmmaker
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Dates: March 23 – June 15, 2026 (No class Memorial Day, May 25)
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Day + Time: Mondays, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
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Duration: 12 sessions, 1.5 hours each
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Format: In-person | DUMBO, Brooklyn (55 Washington Street)
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Tuition: $4,800 total ($400/week × 12 weeks)
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Instructor Support: Individual and small-group office hours available throughout the program
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Enrollment Deadline: March 18, 2026
What You'll Do
Each session is split into two parts: skillbuilding and making. You’ll learn a new technique, then immediately put it to work. Over 12 weeks, your class will collaborate to produce a short documentary together—from choosing a subject to screening your finished film.
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Learn documentary storytelling fundamentals: structure, ethics, and what makes a story compelling
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Practice filming, interviewing, and editing using your smartphone and affordable, accessible tools
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Develop, produce, and edit footage into a cohesive narrative
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Participate in individual and small-group office hours with Stephanie for additional feedback and support
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Give and receive constructive feedback in a collaborative, supportive environment
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Get an introduction to techniques and workflows used by working documentary filmmakers
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Meet neurodivergent guest filmmakers and hear about their paths in the field
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Screen your completed documentary at a mini film festival—and celebrate what you made
Technical Skills
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Pre-production: developing an idea, planning your shoot, reaching out to subjects
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Cinematography basics, including framing and lighting
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Audio recording in the field
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Interviewing technique
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Post-production: organizing footage, editing, and preparing your film to share
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Legal basics: protecting your work with proper releases
Who This is For
This lab is for adults 18+ who want to tell stories that matter to them. Whether you’re building confidence in visual storytelling or exploring ideas you’ve been holding onto for a while, you’re welcome here.
No experience necessary. All skill levels welcome. KLC Film Lab is a neuro-affirming space that values different ways of thinking, clear communication, and creative collaboration.
This might be a good fit if you love storytelling, are curious about filmmaking or media, want to learn a new creative skill, or are looking for a collaborative project to work on alongside others.
Meet Your Facilitator
Stephanie Strong
Stephanie Strong believes everyone has a dynamic story to share, and she's passionate about supporting others to realize their creative visions. For over 20 years, she has produced, directed, and written documentaries with a focus on promoting understanding and inspiring compassion. Her work has premiered at Sundance and Tribeca Film Festivals and aired on National Geographic, MTV, Investigation Discovery, A&E, Oxygen, VH1, and PBS. She has collaborated with The James Beard Foundation, Condé Nast, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and numerous social justice-centered nonprofits.
Stephanie is also a mentor with Reel Works Teen Filmmaking and the lesser half of a dog therapy team with The Good Dog Foundation. She watches too much TV and drinks too much coffee.