Who are we?
Founded in 2020 by folks concerned that a new advocacy and lobby group was needed to fight for the best conditions for documentary filmmakers, we are more than seven hundred from across the world and documentary sector.
Advocacy is at the heart of what we do, but the network is so much more.
Why Join?
Who are DAE members:
- We come from all areas of documentary filmmaking: including institutes, festivals and companies, as well as individuals or independent people. Our members all care about the future of documentary filmmaking and we work together to defend it.
- We are often living outside of our national context or have desires and ambitions to work internationally.
- We share a vested interest in keeping a healthy momentum and maximum visibility for non-fiction filmmaking.
- We believe in a fair and fruitful non-fiction market in Europe.
- We believe in intergenerational dialogue and mutual exchange is key to creating a sustainable future.
- DAE is an anti-racist, feminist, intersectional association.
Find your people:
- Like-minded collaborators and community
- Access to market intelligence, up-to-date information on financing and distributing documentary internationally
- Access to key industry players and institutions
- Discounts on your market badges and submission fees
- Special insights into changing policy and laws on film financing and distribution
Great orientation for newcomers and veterans together! Members-only stands, dedicated meeting spaces, exclusive meetup and programming at these events.
Discover the list of companies, institutes, organisations, festivals and others who make up our large members here.
Special Members-Only Deals
DAE members pay yearly membership fees to be a part of the community. We negotiate great deals on our members behalf, using our incredible international network and reputation to secure access but also thousands of euros of savings per year. Some of our most popular deals include:
- Discounts on books, journals and other industry relevant tools
- Consultants offer DAE members discounts on their services
- We offer free monthly consulting, seminars and other information sessions
- Exclusive invitations to networking events at Cannes, Berlinale, IDFA and more
Find everything in your DISCOUNTS tab when you log in to your members profile.
Member Services
- Members Directory. Find all DAE members. Members profiles with biographies and contact details for access to the who-is-who of documentary.
- Ask Me Anything. Book a 20 minute monthly consultation with our senior consultant and experts.
- Off the Record. Special online and live seminars, talks, debates, masterclasses and lectures from experts. Grant writing, contracts, preparing your applications, film marketing and more.
- DAE Calendars. Festival, market and training initiative calendars for everyone, accessible for free.
- Story Room. Get feedback on your projects and roughcuts led by DAE peers and guides Laura Kloeckner, Mariia Ponomorova and Bronte Stahl.
- Consultants List. Looking for specific feedback or support? We’ve compiled a list of international consultants working in different fields to solve your problem.
- Members Discounts. Deals, deals, deals. We update the list monthly with codes, vouchers and other special offers from DAE members and friends.
- Media Library. Catch up with the great content you might have missed at events or film festivals.
Advisory Board
Executive Board
Team
Access to market intelligence, up-to-date information on financing and distributing documentary internationally. Special insights into changing policy and laws on film financing and distribution. Access to key industry players and institutions. Discounts on your market badges and submission fees. Members-only stands, dedicated meeting spaces, exclusive meetup and programming at these events.