Why do Foundations in the USA support documentaries?
The impact that documentaries have made has been realised through a series of compelling case studies. See the Case Studies section of the Documentary Australia website for evidence of this in films such as An Inconvenent Truth and Legacy. Filmmakers have been more proactive in the USA in highlighting the effectiveness of the documentary and have given emphasis to the outreach and education sector. Several organisations including the Council on Foundations and Grantmakers in Film and Electronic Media provide support and education to the grant-makers on the economics, role and importance of documentary. Foundations in the USA either have the expertise to assess the merit of subject matter of the film or they engage a consultant to help with evaluation.
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