Resources and tools

General

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? Check our FAQs, we may have your answer already.

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Our funding model

A short overview of our fundraising model and how it works.

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Impact - Our Story

Our impact report shows Australian documentaries are punching above their weight to influence attitudes and drive change

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Donation form

For supporters who want to keep it old school and make an offline donation.

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Terms and conditions

Terms and Conditions for working with Documentary Australia

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Uluru Statement from the Heart - Study Guide

Educational resource produced by filmmaker Rachel Perkins and Law Professor Megan Davis.

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For documentary filmmakers

Setting the Scene for Greener Screens

This document is designed to be the starting point for integrating sustainable production practices into your work as a filmmaker.

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Fiscal sponsorship application guidelines PDF

A helpful guide for when you're submitting an application for fiscal sponsorship.

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Fiscal sponsorship Application Template Google Doc

The fiscal sponsorship application + guidelines in a handy Google Doc for you to draft your submission

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Understanding philanthropy

What is philanthropy and how does it work?

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Logo pack

For Approved Filmmakers to download our logos to place on your website, fundraising collateral and in your film credits.

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Understanding philanthropy

What is philanthropy and how does it work?

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How to find philanthropic funding

Learn how to seek philanthropic funding.

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Private sector relationships

How to build and maintain effective relationships in the private sector.

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Funding proposals

How to write a great funding proposal for your documentary.

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Responsible asking

What is responsible asking and how to ask for funding responsibly?

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Defining your audience

Define your audience for social impact

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A letter to donors

A sample letter which you can give to donors, directing them how to make their donation to your documentary project.

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Logo pack

For Approved Filmmakers to download our logos to place on your website, fundraising collateral and in your film credits.

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Applying for a philanthropic grant

Grant applications requiring a DGR or NFP status must be carried out by Documentary Australia on your behalf.

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Safe + Secure Handbook

A handbook by DocSociety containing the best resources we could find on safety and security issues facing documentary filmmakers

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Financial Details Form

Verify your financial details with Documentary Australia's finance team by filling out this form and sending it back to us.

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For supporters

Ways to support Documentary Australia

Already donated towards a documentary and want to do more?

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Why give to a documentary?

How giving to a documentary can increase the impact of your philanthropy.

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How to assess documentary proposals

An explanation of the elements of a documentary that a giver needs to consider in a submission for funding.

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Understanding documentary budgets

Interested in supporting a documentary financially but can't make heads or tails of the A-Z budget?

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For not-for-profits

Documentary proposals and goals

Understanding the structure of documentary proposals and benefit your organisation’s own advocacy goals.

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