Documentary Organization of Canada

Documentary Organization of Canada The Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) is the collective voice of independent documentary filmmakers across Canada.

As a national non-profit association it advocates on behalf of its members to foster an environment conducive to documentary production and strives to strengthen the sector within the broader film production industry. Since its inception as a political action group in 1983, DOC has continuously grown in numbers and influence. It has become a vigorous professional association, providing members wit

h an important network of peers and supporting their professional development through workshops, mentorships, master classes and screenings. Now representing over 1,100 directors, producers and craftspeople belonging to seven regional chapters, DOC endeavors to shape policy favorable to documentary production and distribution. In addition the association implements concrete, pragmatic initiatives like its Insurance Program to help lower costs of production in the case of the former and assist in distribution with the latter.

📢 Call for Applications!Our friends at Story Money Impact have a call for applications open for their program, STORY TO ...
06/18/2026

📢 Call for Applications!

Our friends at Story Money Impact have a call for applications open for their program, STORY TO ACTION. They'll select three documentary films that address pressing social and environmental issues and support those projects with the creation of impact strategies, outreach to community partners, and the hosting of screenings and panels with the goal of using the film as a tool to create positive change.

🔗 If you have a Canadian documentary that can change the world, apply now at www.storymoneyimpact.com/sta6

🗓 Mark Your Calendar: Member Webinar: What the CRTC's New Canadian Programming Rules Mean for DocumentaryThe CRTC's rece...
06/02/2026

🗓 Mark Your Calendar: Member Webinar: What the CRTC's New Canadian Programming Rules Mean for Documentary

The CRTC's recent decisions implementing the Online Streaming Act mark a major shift in how Canadian programming will be supported, including the elimination of the Programs of National Interest (PNI) framework.

Join DOC Executive Director Julian Carrington for an overview of the decisions, their implications for documentary creators, and the sector's response.

🔗 Learn more + register here via the link in our bio!

📅 Mark Your Calendar: Member Webinar: What the CRTC's New Canadian Programming Rules Mean for DocumentaryThe CRTC's rece...
06/02/2026

📅 Mark Your Calendar: Member Webinar: What the CRTC's New Canadian Programming Rules Mean for Documentary

The CRTC's recent decisions implementing the Online Streaming Act mark a major shift in how Canadian programming will be supported, including the elimination of the Programs of National Interest (PNI) framework.

Join DOC Executive Director Julian Carrington for an overview of the decisions, their implications for documentary creators, and the sector's response.

🔗 Learn more + register here: https://docorg.ca/member-webinar-what-the-crtcs-new-canadian-programming-rules-mean-for-documentary/

⭐ Great news!We’re excited to partner with imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival for a special screening of What We C...
05/26/2026

⭐ Great news!

We’re excited to partner with imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival for a special screening of What We Carry, preceded by the World Premiere of The Orange Flower.

What does reconciliation look like for the descendants of a residential school teacher?

In WHAT WE CARRY, Katrinka and her daughter Bracken open a trunk of memories belonging to Katrinka’s mother, Jennifer Notley, an English school teacher who answers a call for a position at Desmarais (St. Martin’s) Residential School in Treaty 8 territory. Their discovery leads them on a journey to meet with community members of the Bigstone Cree Nation, many of whom attended St. Martin’s, as they seek a fuller understanding of the impacts of residential schools, and Jennifer’s place within that history.

Jessie Anthony’s debut documentary feature provides a fresh perspective on reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, with many challenging but much needed discourses on privilege, accountability, and healing.

Preceding the feature is THE ORANGE FLOWER, a poignant short film by Selah Rayne that explores the legacy of residential schools through the eyes of a child.

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 TIFF Lightbox
🎟️ Tickets: Visit imagineNATIVE.org/festival/schedule/ for tickets and more info!

This film will also be available online.

Join imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival in person June 2–7 (Toronto) and June 8–14 (Online)

🔗 LINK IN BIO for tickets + more info.


 

The CRTC has eliminated the Programs of National Interest (PNI) framework — a longstanding policy that helped ensure inv...
05/25/2026

The CRTC has eliminated the Programs of National Interest (PNI) framework — a longstanding policy that helped ensure investment in Canadian documentary, drama, and children’s programming.

The Commission says its new system will support Canadian stories through ownership requirements, discoverability obligations, and streaming investment.

But public-interest documentary has never been sustained by market forces alone.

At a moment when documentary financing and production are already under significant pressure, DOC is deeply concerned that the Commission has removed direct genre protections without clearly explaining how public-interest documentary production will remain sustainably supported under the new framework.

Documentary is not simply an “at-risk genre.” It is essential cultural and democratic infrastructure tied to civic memory, public accountability, regional expression, and Canadian cultural sovereignty.

DOC will continue engaging with creators, allied organizations, policymakers, and sector partners to fight for the continued viability of public-interest documentary.

Important ❗️DOC Responds to CBC’s Announcement on Documentary Investment and Platform Changes. 👏🏽Read DOC's full stateme...
05/08/2026

Important ❗️

DOC Responds to CBC’s Announcement on Documentary Investment and Platform Changes. 👏🏽

Read DOC's full statement via the link in our bio!

Important ❗️👏 DOC Responds to CBC’s Announcement on Documentary Investment and Platform Changes.Read DOC's full statemen...
05/08/2026

Important ❗️

👏 DOC Responds to CBC’s Announcement on Documentary Investment and Platform Changes.

Read DOC's full statement here: https://buff.ly/mmWu6dP

Hot Docs 2026 kicks off this week 🎬DOC is pleased to invite DOC members and partners to a couple of gatherings during th...
04/23/2026

Hot Docs 2026 kicks off this week 🎬

DOC is pleased to invite DOC members and partners to a couple of gatherings during the festival. Good moments to connect, catch up, and spend some time together.

DOC Member Meet-Up
🗓 Sunday, April 26
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Big Trouble (Toronto)
An easygoing evening to reconnect, meet fellow members, and ease into the festival.

DOC Member Party
🗓 Thursday, April 30
🕢 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
📍 It's Ok* Studios (Toronto)
Join us at our DOC Member Party where you’ll have a chance to meet DOC’s representatives and celebrate the community together.

More details via the link in our bio!

⏰ Reminder: DOC Webinar On CMF 2026–27 Program Guidelines!📅 TODAY! April 20, 2026🕒 3:30 to 5:00 PM EDT💻 Online (Zoom)The...
04/20/2026

⏰ Reminder: DOC Webinar On CMF 2026–27 Program Guidelines!

📅 TODAY! April 20, 2026
🕒 3:30 to 5:00 PM EDT
💻 Online (Zoom)

The Canada Media Fund has released its 2026–27 program guidelines, introducing key changes to funding access, broadcaster and distributor requirements, and overall program structure.

Join DOC and CMF representatives for a 90-minute session that breaks down what’s new and what it means in practice, along with an extended Q&A.

🔗 Learn more + register: https://docorg.ca/webinar-on-the-2026-2027-program-guidelines/?mc_cid=11f35f4ec0&mc_eid=6711e06158

Open to DOC members only. Registration requires logging into a DOC member account.

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar: DOC Webinar On CMF 2026–27 Program GuidelinesThe Canada Media Fund has released its 2026–27 progr...
04/13/2026

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar: DOC Webinar On CMF 2026–27 Program Guidelines

The Canada Media Fund has released its 2026–27 program guidelines, introducing key changes to funding access, broadcaster and distributor requirements, and overall program structure.

Join DOC and CMF representatives for a 90-minute session that breaks down what’s new and what it means in practice, along with an extended Q&A.

🔗 Learn more + register via the link found in our bio!

Open to DOC members only. Registration requires logging into a DOC member account.

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