Breakthrough 20 Year Research Report A cornerstone initiative of the DOC Institute is its flagship ‘Breakthrough’ Mentorship Program, launched two decades ago as a pioneering endeavor in an era when few professional development programs catered to documentary filmmakers. The program has had a significant impact on the Canadian documentary industry, boasting an alumni roster of… Continue reading Breakthrough 20 Year Research Report
The Creative Producers’ Think Tank Report Recommendations from experienced BIPOC producers to reimagine the documentary production landscape The Creative Producers’ Think Tank provided a unique opportunity for a group of mid-career and senior level producers from racially diverse backgrounds to participate in a 4- day intensive gathering. These participants were invited to reimagine a documentary… Continue reading The Creative Producers’ Think Tank Report
The DOC Institute engaged Nordicity to analyze three years of funding awarded to Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) documentary creators in the Canadian film and television industry and produce a snapshot report on the composition of BIPOC documentary content produced in Canada.
Indigenous and Racialized Producer Training Initiative DOC Institute and National Film Board of Canada RESEARCH FINDINGS The DOC Institute (DOC Ontario) and the National Film Board (NFB) have engaged in a research and consultation process to support a new initiative aimed at providing professional development and training for Indigenous and racialized documentary creative producers.… Continue reading Indigenous and Racialized Producer Training Initiative
