Partnerships
We're seeking partners who share our vision for a vibrant and sustainable documentary sector in the UK. Partner with us as a Funder, Sponsor, Organisational Member or Angel and let's build a brighter future for documentary, together.
Why support the DFC?
The Documentary Film Council is the first national membership organisation for documentary in the UK. We are an independent charitable co-operative that is owned by our members and run by an elected Board of Trustees.
We represent the UK’s documentary sector to industry and government. As the collective voice of the documentary community, we engage with policymakers across film and TV to address the key issues facing our sector.
- We support the development of the documentary community across the UK. We build networks, share knowledge and take strategic, coordinated action to build a more connected, inclusive and accessible documentary film industry.
Impact to Date
Membership
Since our 2023 launch, we’ve amassed over 900 members across the UK, including Oscar® & BAFTA Award-winning talent.
Directory
Tackling under-representation, we created the UK’s first national documentary directory to connect filmmakers with commissioners, distributors, and exhibitors.
Advocacy
We've submitted evidence to Parliament and are working with the DCMS and the BFI to develop UK documentary film policy.
Mental Health
We’ve supported Documentality.org to help address mental health and wellbeing in the documentary industry.
Elected Representatives
In Spring 2024, we held elections for the first ever elected board of representatives in UK documentary film history.
Forum
In Spring 2025, we’re launching the UK’s first national documentary forum. This will foster open communication and support new talent to enter the industry.
Funding the DFC
We recognise the range of organisations and partners we engage with and operate a sliding scale to ensure that everyone can participate in the funding of the DFC. If the scales below don’t work for you but you’d still like to contribute, please just get in touch.
funders
£50,000+
For large commercial entities such as streamers, commercial broadcasters and other companies and organisations with significant turnover.
sponsors
£10,000 - £50,000
Designed for medium-sized broadcasters, commercial PSBs, and mid-sized companies and organisations.
Organisational Members
£1K - £10,000
For documentary and doc adjacent organisations, 1% of annual turnover or:
- Large (>£1m turnover): £10,000.
- Medium (£250-500K turnover): £3000.
- Small (<£150K turnover): £1000.
Angels
£5,000+
For individuals who want to make a significant contribution to UK documentary and join a community of changemakers building a brighter future for our industry.
Your Support Matters
We cannot build a brighter future for UK documentary without a national organisation that has the remit and the resources to do that work.
The DFC is that organisation.
