This document provides guidance on the pre-production and production steps for creating an engaging documentary. It recommends researching the topic thoroughly, writing a treatment and script, storyboarding scenes, getting feedback, and preparing for challenges. Key pre-production steps include watching other documentaries for style inspiration, prioritizing scenes, and drawing a storyboard. Production involves collecting b-roll footage, choosing appropriate locations, ensuring good audio quality, and properly interviewing subjects by making them comfortable and planning focused questions.