Owned and run by and for its members, the DFC is the first national organisation for the UK’s documentary film industry.

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We’re delighted to announce that Mandy Chang has been appointed CEO of the Documentary Film Council. An exciting new chapter for the DFC as we continue working to strengthen and support the UK documentary community. Full press release: lnkd.in/eNShq4tx
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📢 We’re excited to announce the candidates standing in the Documentary Film Council’s 2026 elections As a member-led organisation, this is how our community shapes the future of documentary in the UK. Read more about the candidates: documentaryfilmcouncil.co.uk…
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🗳️ DFC Board Elections 2026 begin today. 3 trustee seats are available. No prior board experience required (training provided by Co-operatives UK). Only Full DFC Members can stand or vote. Nomination deadline: 17 April. Details Election Pack: documentaryfilmcouncil.co.uk…
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Business Doc Europe's Geoffrey Macnab interview's DFC's CEO, Mandy Chang during CPH:DOX. Read the full interview here: businessdoceurope.com/bde-in…
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New year. Same commitment to documentary — with more support behind you. Kick off 2026 by joining the DFC and becoming part of a UK-wide community of doc lovers, makers and workers. We need you. Please become a DFC member today. 👉 documentaryfilmcouncil.co.uk…
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📸 Want to be spotlighted in our Featured Profiles or in our newsletter? Complete your DFC Directory profile (photo bio). Update today → documentaryfilmcouncil.co.uk…
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Thank you Documentary Film Council >> my profile is below ⬇️. Also, I’m speaking to ScreenSkills Bursaries and will be renewing £24 subscription. documentaryfilmcouncil.co.uk…
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Our member, @DocFilmCouncil is recruiting! #jobs #recruiting #coops
🚨 Historic moment for UK documentary: the DFC is recruiting its first-ever CEO. We’re seeking an experienced, respected documentary professional (or jobshare) with proven leadership, networks and advocacy experience. Deadline: 7 Dec 2025 👉 bit.ly/DFCRecruitingCEO
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A great opportunity to work with a great cooperative
🚨 Historic moment for UK documentary: the DFC is recruiting its first-ever CEO. We’re seeking an experienced, respected documentary professional (or jobshare) with proven leadership, networks and advocacy experience. Deadline: 7 Dec 2025 👉 bit.ly/DFCRecruitingCEO
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Read our new DFC Member Spotlight featuring BAFTA-winning filmmaker Victoria Mapplebeck. Victoria discusses her recent feature film, Motherboard (2024), the ethics of filming her son, and why the domestic can be epic. Read the full interview here: documentaryfilmcouncil.co.uk…
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📢 Opportunity reminder 📢 The DFC is recruiting its first-ever CEO. We’re seeking an experienced, respected documentary professional (or jobshare) with proven leadership, networks and advocacy experience. Deadline 7 Dec 2025: bit.ly/DFCRecruitingCEO
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🚨 Join the DFC Forum! A democratic, member-owned digital town hall for UK doc makers, workers and lovers. Members only (from £12/yr). See a sneak peek below and start building your relationships today: documentaryfilmcouncil.co.uk…
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Big thanks to @TheDocSociety, @ScottishDocInst, @lightboxent @FitzroviaPost for backing the DFC. Partners make this movement possible ✊ Join them → documentaryfilmcouncil.co.uk… #Documentary #UKDocs #DFCCommunity #DFCForum
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🥂🎬 DOCUMENTARY HAPPY HOUR 🎬🥂 Industry Pass holders @BFI #LFF2025 - join us to celebrate! 🗓 Tue 14 Oct, 17:00–18:30 📍 @CentralPictureH Booking opens 12 Oct via LFF industry platform Co-hosted by @DocFilmCouncil @TheDocSociety @sheffdocfest @ScottishDocInst @griersontrust
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🚨 Historic moment for UK documentary: the DFC is recruiting its first-ever CEO. We’re seeking an experienced, respected documentary professional (or jobshare) with proven leadership, networks and advocacy experience. Deadline: 7 Dec 2025 👉 bit.ly/DFCRecruitingCEO
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The DFC Directory was created to help raise the profile of UK doc professionals and promote collaboration 🫂 Complete your Directory profile (photo bio) so we can feature your work in our Member Spotlights. Log in update today → documentaryfilmcouncil.co.uk…
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WE NEED YOU. Become a member or upgrade today 🤝 From £1/month you can access the DFC Forum, Directory exclusive discounts. Most importantly you will be helping us build a stronger future for UK docs. Join here or go to 'My Account' to upgrade: documentaryfilmcouncil.co.uk…
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🚨 New: DFC Partnerships Framework → Organisations and companies can now step up and secure the future of UK documentary. Put your 💰 where your 👄 is. Details 👉 documentaryfilmcouncil.co.uk…
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