Library Resources: FMP270: Documentaries for Social Change: Professional Resources

Industry Organizations

IDA- International Documentary Association
A non-profit association, founded in 1982 to raise public consciousness of the documentary's importance.
Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences
Alliance for Women in Media
The Alliance for Women in Media connects, recognizes, and inspires women across the media industry.
American Film Institute
Dedicated to advancing and preserving the art of the moving image.
The Film Foundation
Educates the public about the importance of protecting and preserving film art; defends artists' work threatened with modification or distortion; and promotes public debate about these issues to help safeguard our intellectual and cultural heritage.
Filmmakers Alliance
A non-profit, Los Angeles-based media collective.
Independent Film and Television Alliance
A non-profit organization of independent producers and distributors of motion picture and television programming established in to expand the independent film business by creating a world-class trade show, the American Film Market.
Motion Picture Association of America
The voice and advocate of the American motion picture industry.
National Endowment for the Arts
Established by Congress in 1965 to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector.
New Filmmakers Los Angelos
A non-profit organization championing independent filmmakers worldwide. The NFMLA monthly festival is the organizations core program and provides a forum where filmmakers can be recognized for their accomplishments, gain exposure to new audiences, and connect with industry professionals for insight on distribution, production, acquisition, and representation.
Women in Film
A professional organization committed to recognize, develop, and actively promote the unique visions of women in the global communications industry.

Funding Sources

PBS Documentary Film Funding List
Looking for funding for your documentary? Check out this list for U.S. and international funders. Note that some funders only give grants to organizations and others only to individual artists.

Professional/ Career Books and Databases

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Careers in Focus by Ferguson
Call Number: GCC Main- CARCOLL - PN1995.9 .P75 C37 2012
ISBN: 9780816080410
Publication Date: 2011-10-01

Occupational Outlook Handbook This link opens in a new window
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is a free career resource offering detailed information on numerous occupations throughout the United States.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
Known for its unprecedented depth of coverage, this comprehensive career research database is organized into three main sections: Through Industries and Careers, users can explore a multitude of industries, career fields, and professions; Plan Your Education helps users find the schools that fit them best; and Launch Your Career offers solid advice to help users perfect the skills that beget success. The material draws from a range of authoritative sources, including more than 880 updated articles and entries from the Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, 16th Edition. A new "From Our Career Experts" section features regular blog posts with an archive of more than 2,300 posts.

O*Net OnLine
O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!