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.
Surveillance Self-Defense
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Tips, tools, and how-tos for safer online communications
Tutorial
Article
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Daleel Film: Red Guide
Aflamuna
Interactive comprehensive guide to safety and security protocols and procedures for filmmakers working in Arab countries
Tutorial
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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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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DIFFER: Doc Impact Funder/Foundation Ever-Expanding Rolodex
Global Impact Producers Alliance
Open source, ever growing database
Topic: Funding
List/Database
Shared Document
Open file
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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Media Defence
Media Defence
Emergency defence to financially support cases where journalists face costly and complex litigation in an attempt to silence them
Other
Article
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Journalism Safety Guide
BBC
BBC's approach to undertaking risk assessments for journalists deployed on location
Tutorial
Article
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Welcome To Chechnya/Case Study
Doc Society
Human rights abuses against LGBTQ people in Chechnya
Topic: Examples of Impact
Case Study
Video
Queer
Watch
GIJN Reporter’s Guide to Investigating War Crimes
Global Investigative Journalism Network
Comprehensive guide to investigating war crimes includes expert advice from more than two dozen specialists and journalists
Tutorial
Article
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Impact Drop: Simultaneously pursuing impact and raising revenue
Global Impact Producers Alliance
Conversation with GIPA member Keith Ochwat and Sara Needham at Filmpath about leading impact work while generating revenue.
Online Training
Video
Watch
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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