Advocating
& setting best
practices
on behalf of
documentary producers
the DPA advocates
fiercely for
documentary
producers.
The Documentary Producers Alliance (DPA) is a nonprofit advocacy organization.
Our membership is a dynamic coalition made up of over 600 members, ranging from emerging to Academy Award-winning documentary producers.
As a collective force, the DPA spearheads the establishment of inclusive, sustainable, and equitable industry practices.
600+
Members worldwide
100+
Guideline teach-ins conducted
12
Active subcommittees
We are grounded in research, collective experience...
and input from
strategic partners.
The DPA amplifies the voice of documentary producers worldwide and plays a pivotal role in educating the industry about the indispensable contributions of producers throughout the entire lifecycle of a documentary, from development and financing to production and distribution.
What We're
Known For
Teach-Ins
Communications
Open Letters
Guidelines
Inspire your community with the voices of experienced producers!
The DPA is able to provide speakers to discuss any of the DPA's published initiatives. Speaker availability may be limited, so please submit requests in advance of your event.
Our Values
Our commitment to advancing the documentary ecosystem unites the future of documentary producers.
Demand and ensure the emotional, personal, and physical safety of all collaborators.
Deliberately expand opportunities for underrepresented voices and perspectives in the field.
Recognize and dismantle systemic and structural inequalities and barriers that exist in the documentary space.
Advocate for practices that ensure producing careers are sustainable and that producers can work without fear of financial insecurity or mental and physical hardship.
Cultivate a unified and collaborative field.
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With Your Help,
We Can Continue
Our Work!
