Resources

We’ve compiled this resource database to support your efforts to be safer. They reflect the work and experience of countless filmmakers, funders, journalists, NGOs, lawyers, researchers, technologists, communication experts, and others. 

Safer Storytellers
Iris
Report on strengthening safety and security resources for visual storytellers and journalists
Impact_report Article
Safer Storytellers
United States of America
Docs & the Law Blog
Penn Carey Law
"the intersection of law and documentary film and photography"
Other Article
Docs & the Law Blog
United States of America
Documentary Film Legal Clinic
UCLA Law
Pro bono services to independent documentary filmmakers needing legal help
Other Article
Documentary Film Legal Clinic
United States of America
Journalist Expert Safety Support (JESS)
Journalist Expert Safety Support (JESS)
Large language model with safety resources curated by experienced advisors
Article
Journalist Expert Safety Support (JESS)
United States of America
Websites for Fact-Checking
College of Staten Island
Online fact-checking tools
Other Article
Websites for Fact-Checking
We’re Here For You
Rory Peck Trust
"If you’re in danger, facing a serious risk to your safety, or unable to work due to trauma or financial crisis, we can help, quickly and confidentia…
Article
We’re Here For You
CPJ Journalist Security Guide: Insurance Providers
Committee to Protect Journalists
"firms or groups that help provide insurance to journalists and others on high-risk assignment"
Other Article
CPJ Journalist Security Guide: Insurance Providers
DIFFER: Doc Impact Funder/Foundation Ever-Expanding Rolodex
Global Impact Producers Alliance
Open source, ever growing database
Topic: Funding
List/Database Shared Document
DIFFER: Doc Impact Funder/Foundation Ever-Expanding Rolodex
Travelers' Health
CDC
Destinations and health-related travel risks
Other Article
Travelers' Health
An Uncertain Future for the Global Internet
Freedom House
The immediate future of internet freedom will depend on how governments deploy incentives for and controls over the next wave of technological innova…
Article
An Uncertain Future for the Global Internet
United Kingdom
Fair Dealing and Copyright Guidelines
Channel 4
Channel 4's guidelines for fair dealing and copyright
Tutorial Article
Fair Dealing and Copyright Guidelines
International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk
International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk
ICFR defends filmmakers and their right to continue their work in freedom and safety
Other Article
International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk