Documentary production thrives in a social, political and cultural environment that promotes independent voices and stories; fosters creativity, debate, social action and education; and values the tradition of excellence in Canadian documentary while advancing the evolution of the genre. The Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) works to strengthen the documentary industry by conducting vital research and engaging policy makers through advocacy. DOC is Canada’s only professional association exclusively serving independent documentary makers. With a dedicated group of documentarian board members and a bilingual core staff, we have six regional chapters representing over 700 documentary makers across Canada. We are dedicated to: - Supporting, promoting and developing the art form of documentary filmmaking; - Advocating on behalf of its members to foster an environment conducive to documentary production; - Strengthening the sector within the broader film industry. Our objectives are: - Advocate for a fair marketplace and sustainable funding for Canadian independent documentary producers; - Increase the audience for Canadian independent documentaries; - Provide opportunities for DOC members to grow professionally and artistically; - Support diversity of representation throughout the documentary industry, including race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, language and socio-economic status.