Documentary Organization of Canada
| Abbreviation | DOC |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Membership | 1500+ |
Official language | English, French |
Executive Director | Julian Carrington |
| Affiliations | Chapter organizations Northwest, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic |
| Website | Documentary Organization of Canada |
The Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) is a non-profit organization representing the interests of independent documentary filmmakers in Canada. It was founded as the Canadian Independent Film Caucus (CIFC) in the 1980s.
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).