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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · 5d

⭐ Great News!

DOC is thrilled to announce the selected participants who will take part in DOC’s Delegation to the IDFA, taking place November 13–23, 2025.

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 cohort!

🔗 Learn more about the participants and their work: docorg.ca/doc-delegati...

Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · 7d

⏰ Reminder!

🎥 Applications for the 14th annual SIMA Awards closes this Thursday!

🔗Learn more + apply here: buff.ly/scaGrEn

SIMA is pleased to offer DOC Members 10% off on submission fees. Check-out the DOC Member Benefits page for info on how to receive the discount

🔗https://buff.ly/T50u5pw

Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · 25d

⭐ Great News!

📢 DOC releases What We Heard: Community Consultations Report 2025! Voices of 200+ documentary creators from coast to coast, via six regional chapters.

📖 Full report + summary: docorg.ca/report/what-...
#DOC #Documentary

#Documentary #Canadianfilms #Canadianfimmakers #Canadiandocs

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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Sep 4

🎬 #TIFF50 starts today!

Tonight at 10 PM at TIFF Lightbox, DOC’s National Board Chair Min Sook Lee’s There Are No Words screens for Press & Industry audiences.

The World Premiere takes place September 9 at Scotiabank Theatre.

More info: tiff.net/films/there-...

There Are No Words

This deeply personal documentary from hometown filmmaker Min Sook Lee follows the trail of grief left behind when her mother died by suicide when she was a preteen.

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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Aug 1

⏰ Reminder: Applications to DOC Atlantic’s Breakthrough Program close TODAY!

This 10-month program supports emerging IBPOC doc filmmakers from Atlantic Canada with training, mentorship, and industry access.

🔗 Learn more + apply here: www.lunenburgdocfest.com/industry/doc...

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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Jul 24

📢 Indigenous Producers and Creators, CBC wants your input!

Fill out their anonymous poll or email [email protected].

🔗 Access poll here: buff.ly/tNzsNQY

📅 Open until August 15

Questions? Contact [email protected]

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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Jul 22

⏰ Reminder: Apply to DOC Atlantic’s Breakthrough Program by Friday!

This 10-month program supports emerging IBPOC doc filmmakers from Atlantic Canada with training, mentorship, and industry access.

📅 Apply by July 25

🔗 Learn more + apply here:

Lunenburg Doc Fest

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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Jul 21

📢 Call for Applications: STORY TO ACTION 5!

🎥 Story Money Impact's STORY TO ACTION program, focusing on docs tackling social & environmental issues. 🌍 Selected films get nationwide screenings & dialogues to spark change.

📅Deadline July 27

🔗Apply here: www.storymoneyimpact.com/blog/2025/7/...

Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Jul 20

📢 Call for Applications: Voices of Canada Industry Roundtables!

DOC NYC and the Consulate General of Canada in New York present a curated showcase of Canadian doc producers with works-in-progress at the festival and Industry events

📅 Apply by August 8!

🔗Learn more + apply here: buff.ly/LmCUojQ

Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Jul 19

📢 Call for Applications: 2025 IDFA Forum!

A key international hub for filmmakers, producers, and industry pros developing bold creative docs and new media projects.

📅 Apply by July 25!

🔗Learn more + apply here: professionals.idfa.nl/markets/co-p...

Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Jul 8

📣 DOC Executive Director Julian Carrington appeared before the CRTC to urge stronger support for long form docs. Without action to protect discoverability, these essential Canadian stories risk vanishing.

🔗 docorg.ca/advocacy/crtc-intervention-process

#SupportDocumentary #CRTC2025 #CanadianDocs

Bill C-11 Intervention Process - Documentary Organization of Canada

In April 2023, Canada’s Parliament passed a new Bill (Bill C-11) into law called the Online Streaming Act. This Act updates Canada’s broadcasting act for the first time since 1991,…

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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Jul 2

Important❗️

DOC Signs Open Letter on Canada’s Digital Sovereignty

DOC has joined civil society organizations across the country in urging the federal government to stand up to foreign tech giants and protect Canada’s digital future.

🔗Read more here: docorg.ca/advocacy/doc...

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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Jun 30

🎬 Vous souhaitez soumettre votre #documentaire à des festivals de films? 🎟️ Festival Concierge est là pour vous aider!

🎥 FC propose une stratégie de festivals personnalisée, conçue pour maximiser les chances de succès de votre film.

🔗 En savoir plus: buff.ly/Y6fHSjB

Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Jun 28

🎬 Want to submit your #documentary to film festivals? 🎟️ Festival Concierge is here to help!

🎥 FC provides a tailored festival strategy designed to boost your film's chances of success

🔗 Learn more + sign up here: buff.ly/3obqhMD

#FilmFestivals #Filmmakers

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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Jun 13

⭐ Great News!

Julian Carrington is now officially DOC’s Executive Director! In this interview with @povmagazine.bsky.social , he shares his vision for Canadian documentary, from Hot Docs to global collaboration and protecting diverse voices

🔗Read the full interview: povmagazine.com/docs-julian-...

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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Jun 7

⭐ Great News!

DOC is proud to be a Community Partner for the Toronto Arab Film Festival’s closing night screening of Coexistence, My Ass!

📅Jun 29 | 🕖7:00 PM
📍The Revue Cinema; 400 Roncesvalles Ave

🔗 Get tickets and learn more about the film: buff.ly/qenVbcD

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · Jun 5

Julian Carrington named executive director of Documentary Organization of Canada ( @docorg.bsky.social) povmagazine.com/julian-carri...

Julian Carrington Appointed Executive Director of DOC - POV Magazine

Julian Carrington named executive director of the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC). He begins the role with the advocacy group on June 9.

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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Jun 5

⭐ Great News!

DOC pleased to welcome Julian Carrington as the new Executive Director of the Documentary Organization of Canada!🎉👏

🔗 Read DOC's official press release here: docorg.ca/about/media-...

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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Jun 4

⭐ Great News!

@knowledge.ca has an exciting opportunity for a Programming & Acquisitions Associate! 💻

📅 Apply by this Friday, June 6!

🔗 Learn more + apply here: www.knowledge.ca/about/employ...

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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · May 28

DOC’s National Board Chair, Min Sook Lee, appeared before the CRTC to advocate for funding for long-form, point-of-view documentaries. She delivered a powerful message: if we lose critical storytelling, we lose a tool essential to our democracy!

🔗Learn more: docorg.ca/advocacy/crt...

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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Apr 24

Next week, @hotdocs.bsky.social 's Industry Market spotlights exciting projects at Deal Maker and Works-In-Progress.

👏 Huge congrats to all selected teams, with a special shout-out to our DOC members — your work continues to inspire! 🎉

🔗 Project lineup: hotdocs.ca/industry/con...

Selected Projects | Hot Docs

Supporting Canadian and international documentary filmmakers at Hot Docs Festival, as well as with year-round funding opportunities, professional development and more!

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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Apr 24

⭐ Great News: The 32nd @hotdocs.bsky.social Festival kicks off today!

Running April 24–May 4 in Toronto, it’s North America’s leading documentary festival, conference, and market — an exciting moment for filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals

📅: hotdocs.ca/festivals/ho...

Hot Docs Festival 2025 | Hot Docs

Watch the world’s best documentaries at the annual Hot Docs Festival each spring, and year-round at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema.

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Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Apr 24

🎬 Vous soumettez votre #documentaire à des festivals? Festival Concierge offre des stratégies sur mesure pour vous aider.

Maintenant bilingue — bienvenue à Maëlle Guenegues (CAT&Docs), aux côtés de Sean Farnel et Claire Aguilar!

🔗 docorg.ca/fr/festival-...

Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Apr 15

📅 Mark Your Calendar: DOC Member Party!

DOC is pleased to invite you to our annual DOC Member Party to celebrate all of your wonderful contributions to this amazing community of doc-makers.

Food will be served!

RSVP Here: docorg.ca/doc-member-p...

Documentary Organization of Canada @docorg.bsky.social · Apr 15

🎬 Submitting your #documentary to festivals? DOC's Festival Concierge offers custom strategies to boost your film’s success.

Now with bilingual support — welcome Maëlle Guenegues (CAT&Docs), joining Sean Farnel & Claire Aguilar!

🔗Learn more + sign up here: docorg.ca/festival_con...