Where Visionary Creatives Shape the Future of Documentary
About the Producers’ Circle
The Producers' Circle is an exclusive Video Consortium initiative that invites a select group of visionary nonfiction creatives to become philanthropic leaders in our field, by contributing both financially and strategically to our growing international impact. You’ll join a circle of peers from around the world who believe in the vital power of story to connect and inform, who are committed to supporting the next generation of filmmakers — and the media that shapes our world.
Contribution opportunities begin at $2,500.
Your involvement has a dual impact:
This is not just a donation; it’s a direct investment in the future of our industry.
As a part of the Producers' Circle, you’ll enjoy:
The Fund creates production grants for innovative short-form documentary journalism with wide reach. Producers play a key strategic role in shaping the Fund’s vision and priorities, helping to identify and champion projects that align with the mission and values of VC. This grant program is designed with a streamlined, accessible submission process to ensure that applying is straightforward and manageable for filmmakers at all levels of experience.
The world needs bold, urgent and risk-taking stories that wake people up — and the visionary storytellers behind them need community, resources, and solidarity. The Producers' Circle is a unique and powerful way to stand shoulder to shoulder with a global community of nonfiction storytellers, pay it forward, and ensure that our field remains innovative, vibrant, diverse, and supported. Join Us.
Our Reach + Impact
VC is a local-first, global nonprofit network dedicated to supporting thousands of nonfiction video creators producing critical work from within their own communities. Powered by Knight Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Skoll Foundation, and more, VC operates across the United States, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and has member representation across 700+ cities and 80 countries, where we connect and support the people who tell the stories that shape public knowledge, elevate diverse voices, and reimagine the possibilities of filmmaking from the ground up.
Join the Producers’ Circle and lift the future.