Important read from Screen International:

“I find it disheartening that there is always a conversation about production funding but very rarely people talk about distribution support... You can make 100 films but if no-one is seeing them, what is the point?'

screendaily.com/features/in-a-…

Not long left to stand for election 📢📢

Training will be provided so we are encouraging all who are dedicated to shaping a brighter future for UK documentary to put themselves forward!

Deadline for nominations is 11:59 BST on Sun 21 April.

More here: bit.ly/49RafON

The Documentary Film Council , FLAMIN , LUX, Scottish Documentary, and T A P E will be hosting one-to-one surgeries and drop-in sessions throughout this year's Open City Documentary Festival .

Full details here:
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The application deadline for Documentary Film Council's first ever Board of Directors has been extended to 21 April!

See more about the opportunity here: bit.ly/49RafON

The Documentary Film Council , FLAMIN , LUX, Scottish Documentary, and T A P E will be hosting one-to-one surgeries and drop-in sessions throughout this year's Open City Documentary Festival .

Full details here:
buff.ly/4aIEibs

On Making A Stand at the Documentary Film Council (Documentary Film Council) 👇🏿 Unreported World The Sundance Institute Brown Girls Doc Mafia (BGDM) Hot Docs International Documentary Association (IDA) #TIFFDocs , #CannesDocCorner , Ji.hlava IDFF DAFilms Ford Foundation #JustFilms Black Portraiture[s] Women Over 50 Film Festival British Urban Film Festival Jamaica Film and Television Association (JAFTA)

DEADLINE EXTENDED: There’s never been a more important time to stand up for documentary. Put yourself forward for the @docfilmcouncil’s first-ever elected Board of Directors. Submit your nomination before 21 April 2024.

Find out more here: bit.ly/49RafON

The The Grierson Trust #GriersonAwards are open for entries 🏆

#Documentaries made available to UK audiences between 1 June 2023 & 31 May 2024 are eligible to enter across 15 categories 📹

Enter by 31 May 2024 ➡️ bit.ly/3v8TlMy

DEADLINE EXTENDED: The application deadline for the @docfilmcouncil’s first-ever elected Board of Directors has been extended to 21st April. Put yourself forward for one of the 8 board positions now.

Find out more here: bit.ly/49RafON

There’s never been a more important time to stand up for documentary. Put yourself forward for the DFC’s first-ever elected board of directors.

Submit your nomination before 14th April 2024. Find out more here: bit.ly/49RafON

The @docfilmcouncil has launched the election for their first-ever elected Board of Directors. Nominations for the 8 board positions are now open.

Find out more here: bit.ly/49RafON

Nominations for the 8 board positions on the @docfilmcouncil’s first-ever elected Board of Directors are now open. Submit your nomination before 14th April 2024. bit.ly/49RafON

There’s never been a more important time to stand up for documentary. Put yourself forward for @docfilmcouncil’s first-ever elected board of directors. Submit your nomination before 14th April 2024

Find out more here: bit.ly/49RafON

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The Northern Ireland Screen Feature Development Pitch returns to Docs Ireland 6! This year we're offering a chance for doc makers, from established filmmakers to new & emerging talent, to receive an award of up to £9k towards a pilot feature.
Deadline 3rd May 2024, 5pm.
docsireland.ie/industry/ni-sc…

The OWM Fellowship closes at midnight (GMT) on Thursday 21 March.

It's the final chance to apply! We'll select 10 Fellows who will receive a year of support to develop a story idea reporting from the global south

oneworldmedia.org.uk/fellowship/

There’s never been a more important time to stand up for documentary! Put yourself forward for @docfilmcouncil’s first-ever elected board of directors. Submit your nomination before 14th April 2024.

Find out more here: bit.ly/49RafON

Nominations for the 8 board positions on the Documentary Film Council's first ever elected Board of Directors are now open. Submit your 'Stand for Election' form before 14 April 2024.

Find out more here: documentaryfilmcouncil.co.uk/news-updates/d…

Big win for independent film, but what's next?