Barri Cohen discusses the Documentary Organization of Canada's policy history, it struggles and achievements throughout 40 years of advocacy.
Keep Reading
Write your local Member of Parliament regarding Bill C-11 to protect funding for documentaries under the Broadcasting Act. DOC issues statement and sample letter.
Keep ReadingCanadian broadcasters are forced into making promises they’ll inevitably break, and find themselves dealing with pesky independent producers.
Keep ReadingEd Barreveld had a strong year with hits like The World Before Her and Herman's House, yet the state of broadcasting leaves him looking for work.
Keep ReadingKnowledge Network pledges to provide a commercial-free space that connects audiences with independent thinkers and independent voices.
Keep ReadingI’ve finally hit my patience limit with the paperwork required by broadcasters and funding agencies to make a television documentary.
Keep Reading"Ever since Bell Media announced its $3.38-billion purchase (subject to regulatory approval) of Astral Media, I’ve been worried," notes our policy columnist.
Keep ReadingWhatever you want to call it—reality TV, docu-series, docu-soap—unscripted television is being watched by more people around the globe than ever. With this popularity has come a new breed of storytellers,
Keep ReadingIs it possible to make one-off “POV” docs anymore? A look at the sorry state of Canadian broadcasting.
Keep ReadingThe CRTC bought Bell’s two-step hook, line and stinker, snapping their own credibility so thoroughly as to turn Tony Clement into something few ever thought would be possible: a folk hero.
Keep Reading