THE WORKOUTS
IN THE GYM
Observation Stretch
Training attention.
Participants explore a neighbourhood on foot, observing people, places, interactions and hidden stories.
The exercise develops curiosity, visual awareness and a deeper connection with the surrounding environment.
Fieldwork Cardio
Training for the unexpected.
Participants conduct interviews, collect vox pops and capture documentary footage in real-world situations.
The exercise builds confidence, adaptability and the ability to engage with strangers and unforeseen circumstances.
Cinematography Strenght
Training creative control.
Framing, camera movement, lenses, light and time-based techniques become tools for exploration.
The workout develops technical confidence, concentration, imagination and spatial awareness.
Editing Endurance
Training patience and meaning-making.
Working collectively, participants edit footage to discover connections, shape narratives and uncover meaning.
The exercise encourages collaboration, reflection and storytelling resilience.
Cooldown Notes
Training self-awareness and sharing.
Each session concludes with written reflections, observations and personal insights.
This final stage allows participants to process the experience and consolidate learning.
Community Circuit
Sharing the experience.
The Community Circuit brought Documentary Gym into a public cultural setting at MAXXI – National Museum of 21st Century Arts.
The creative process became an opportunity for connection and participation, opening the methodology to participants through Fieldwork Cardio and Cooldown Notes.