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.
Dangerous Documentaries: Reducing Risk when Telling Truth to Power
Center for Media & Social Impact
How to mitigate known risks
Topic: Ethics
Research
PDF
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Mobile Phones
Rory Peck Trust
Be aware of the risks your mobile phone poses to your digital security
Tutorial
Article
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CITIZENFOUR/Case Study
Doc Society
Mass surveillance and its consequences for personal privacy and public policy
Topic: Examples of Impact
Case Study
PDF
Civil Liberties
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The Truth in Journalism Fact-Checking Guide
Truth in Journalism
Reporter's guidelines for fact-checked journalism
Toolkit
Article
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Docs & the Law Blog
Penn Carey Law
"the intersection of law and documentary film and photography"
Other
Article
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Documentary Film Legal Clinic
UCLA Law
Pro bono services to independent documentary filmmakers needing legal help
Other
Article
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Building Digital Safety for Journalism: a Survey of Selected Issues
UNESCO
Analysis of risks and recommendations for mitigation
Other
Article
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Platforms for Impact info sessions - KINEMA & Together Films
Global Impact Producers Alliance
Impact distribution training
Topic: Distribution
Online Training
Video
Watch
Know Your Rights: Stopped by Police
ACLU
"Learn about your rights when stopped by the police, and how to stay safe."
Tutorial
Article
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Public Media and Fair Use Research Library
Center for Media & Social Impact
How to employ fair use, the right to use copyrighted material without permission or payment
Tutorial
Article
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Reporters Respond
Free Press Unlimited
Emergency & legal support
Funding_guide
Article
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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…
Funding_guide
Article
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