Documentary Organization of Canada
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The Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) is a non-profit organization representing the interests of independent documentary filmmakers in Canada. Founded as the Canadian Independent Film Caucus (CIFC) in the 1980s Canada.[1]
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Abbreviation | DOC |
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Formation | 1983 |
Type | Professional society |
Purpose | DOC advocates for documentary filmmakers nationwide on issues that affect the industry, and offers professional development workshops and networking opportunities |
Headquarters | Toronto with seven chapters across the country |
Region served | Canada |
Official language | English, French |
Executive Director | Sarah Spring |
Affiliations | Chapter organizations in British Columbia, Alberta, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa-Gatineau, Quebec, Atlantic region |
Website | Documentary Organization of Canada |
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DOC advocates for documentary filmmakers nationwide on issues that affect the industry, and offers professional development workshops and networking opportunities. DOC was a founder of the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in 1995,[2] and of the national magazine Point of View (POV).[2]