ABSTRACT
Documentary Organizations Worth Your Time and Money illuminates the professional documentary ecosystem that currently exists to help support the documentary community. Based on the global perspective of filmmakers and industry personnel interviewed throughout this book, the chapter details two parts of the documentary ecosystem which new and experienced documentary filmmakers can access to foster positive relationships: Markets that include pitching events, and membership organizations that provide training and networking opportunities. These two types of groups are located in every region of the world, and this chapter shares insights and highlights from those who have attended or managed these organizations. Markets that have been recommended by filmmakers and industry members are listed in order of occurrence during a calendar year. Event descriptions include direct website links and such practical information as the costs to attend, what filmmakers need to have ready and who they might see when they get there.
