Membership is open to anyone working in documentary across the full value chain, including commissioners, sales agents, academics, festival workers, filmmakers, crew, and beyond.

DFC provides a democratic platform for people working in documentary to collectively influence industry policy and government decision-making. It focuses on systemic change, tackling issues like funding transparency, mental health, and fair distribution, to ensure the UK documentary community remains a sustainable and inclusive force within the wider creative landscape.

DFC has some free, publicly accessible resources such as sector insights, advocacy updates, and guidance on external funding and career pathways.