The Documentary Australia Foundation
http://www.documentaryaustralia.com.au/da/
The Documentary Australia Foundation is a private philanthropic
initiative to provide information and resources to philanthropic
grantmakers, charitable organisations and documentary filmmakers in
order to explore, share and enhance their mutual objectives of creating a
better society.
Arts Engine
www.artsengine.net
Arts Engine creates social issue documentaries.
Committed to breaking down traditional hierarchies and status-markers,
Arts Engine launched MediaRights.org, and created a database of social
issue documentaries with over 6,000 films registered. They launched the
Media That Matters Film Festival (in its 6th year), one of the first
online film festivals, and realized the incredible potential for online
showcasing and distribution. This activism stems from the belief that
exemplary visual storytelling on social issues can make change.
Big Mouth Productions
http://www.bigmouthproductions.com/
Big Mouth Productions was founded in 1997 to produce
provocative and engaging social-issue documentaries.
Big Mouth also provide production services for US and
international clients.
Additionally they provide Education and Outreach
campaigns to ensure that their videos are seen by the people and
communities that they are meant to reach.
Documentary Educational Resources (DER)
http://www.der.org/
Since 1968 DER produces, distributes and promotes
quality ethnographic and documentary films from around the world. DER
films foster cross-cultural understanding through educational videos and
film.
Frontline Film Foundation
http://www.frontlinefilms.com.au/about_us.htm
The Frontline Film Foundation is an Australian cultural
organisation created to ensure that the documentary tradition continues.
It seeks to support films that examine contentious issues bringing
them to the attention of the public.
Greenfire Productions
http://www.greenmedia.org/
Green Fire Productions has produced more than 20
award-winning documentaries on environmental and social justice issues.
They collaborate with non-profit organizations, natural resource
agencies, Native American tribes and educators.
Human Rights Video Project
http://www.humanrightsproject.org/
The Human Rights Video Project is a national library
project created to increase the public's awareness of human rights
issues through the medium of documentary films. It aims to build a broad
community of filmmakers, librarians, activists, teachers and other
citizens interested in using independent video to effect social change
in their communities.
Participant Productions
http://www.participantproductions.com/
Participant believes that a good story well told can
truly make a difference in how one sees the world. Whether it is a
feature film, documentary or other form of media, Participant exists to
tell compelling, entertaining stories that also create awareness of the
real issues that shape our lives. They seek to entertain audiences
first, then to invite them to participate in making a difference next.
Tell the Truth Pictures
http://www.tttpictures.com/home.html
With the use of meticulous research, innovative
re-creations, and cutting edge craftsmanship, Tell the Truth Pictures
tells evocative, true stories of ordinary people living in extraordinary
times who have risen to the challenge of history by demonstrating
courage and heart.
ViaFilm - Visible Impact Assessment
www.viafilm.com.au
VIAfilm is an independent organisation specialising in
the visual documentation of change. VIAfilm brings together a group of
experienced film makers and development specialists. They work for
communities, management, donors and governments, to provide visible
evidence of qualitative change.
Witness: See it, Film it, Change it
http://www.witness.org/
Witness uses the power of video to open the eyes of the
world to human rights abuses. By partnering with local organizations
around the globe, Witness empowers human rights defenders to use video
to shine a light on those most affected by human rights violations, and
to transform personal stories of abuse into powerful tools of justice.
Women's Educational Media
www.womedia.org
Women's Educational Media has produced and distributed
films and educational resources on issues ranging from environmental
concerns to affordable housing to preventing prejudice.
Working Films
http://www.workingfilms.org/
Working Films are neither a production company nor a distributor.
They work with filmmakers - at every stage - to maximize
their work in coordinated community education efforts, consumer
organizing campaigns, activist movements and classroom projects.
Working Films is the only national media organization offering free
consultations on using media for social justice.