Shaping the future of UK documentary together
The Documentary Film Council is the UK’s first national membership organisation for documentary film. Independent, democratic and member-owned, we represent the nonfiction film sector to industry and government and support the UK’s documentary community.
Join Us
Ally
£12 per year
- Support your community
- Receive industry insights and updates in our newsletter
- Grow your network with the DFC Directory
- Exclusive access to the brand-new DFC Forum
- Enjoy a variety of discounts and perks
Member
£24 per year
- Get everything Allies do, plus:
- Be part of an unprecedented movement for change in our industry
- Co-own the DFC co-operative and help shape its strategic direction
- Vote in DFC elections and participate in decision-making
Partner
from £1000
- Help fund our work
- Gain the respect of the UK’s documentary community
- Exposure to the UK’s national nonfiction film industry
Forum
The DFC Forum is the UK's first national online communication platform for the doc community
Testimonials
We’ve believed in the Documentary Film Council since day one, and it’s a joy to host its AGM at Sheffield DocFest each year. Our shared passion for strengthening the documentary ecosystem makes this collaboration both natural and deeply inspiring, and we would urge everyone to join – the DFC belongs to all of us.
At a time when independent documentary filmmaking faces unprecedented challenges and has never been more necessary, the DFC provides a vital voice and a space for collective support. As a member, I deeply value its advocacy, community, and commitment to strengthening and safeguarding our future.
The DFC is an unprecedented opportunity for the documentary community in the UK to finally have the representation it deserves and that we so urgently need. I'm proud to say I’m a member of this ground-breaking new institution.
At We Are Doc Women, we know how vital it is for underrepresented voices to have a seat at the table. The DFC is creating that space for the entire documentary community, and we’re delighted to support its mission at this vital time to build a fairer, stronger industry for all.
