The DOX BOX Community is an online portal, a meeting point for documentary professionals from the Arab/African region with a wealth of rich and relevant content as a direct response to the lack of previous existing resources and references, particularly in the Arabic language.
The Academy - the resource bank of The Community - includes the knowledge of some of the brightest minds in the areas of documentary filmmaking. While compiled and conceptualised by our team, it is driven by the creativity and expertise of people from across the world based on their experiences and the circumstances they face.
The Library offers a carefully curated selection of documentary films or all genres and lengths, and from different geographies and times that Community members can access for free.
Our community is a rich one thanks to the diversity of its members and the wealth of their expertise, knowledge, specializations, ethnicities and artistic choices.
Members include documentary directors, producers, editors, cinematographers, critics, programmers, sound specialists, commissioning editors, curators and financiers, to name a few.
Eligible applicants are:
- Documentary film professionals such as directors, curators, producers, editors, cinematographers, financiers, critics, commissioning editors, etc.
- From the Arab/African region or who are predominately involved in the film industry in the region, regardless of ethnicity
As the organisation is going through a transitional phase, applications for membership to The Community are suspended until further notice.
- Give only valid and verified information.
- Treat the membership as exclusive access and not share login and/or sensitive information to non-members, such as other people’s private information or any protected/copyrighted material.
- Support other members and defend their rights.
- Adhere to international copyrights of authors and films.
- Respect the right to privacy.
- Respect and tolerate cultural, ideological, ethnic, religious and gender differences.
- Promote and encourage young talents, intergenerational collaboration, and help them express themselves.
Being a member of the DOX BOX Community is being a member of a tightly-knit community and family with a wide range of benefits which include the following:
Attend Masterclasses & Tutorials
Watch online masterclasses and interviews with leading documentary film artists and experts such as Nicolas Philibert, Mark Edwards, Alan Berliner, Raed Andoni, Hind Saih, Hala Galal and many others.
Watch films
Watch documentary films in your own language and free of charge. Our library has an expanding list of films with a wide spectrum of genres and from different countries, themes, and generations of directors which present a range of filmmaking techniques and styles for your inspiration and education.
Use the Lexicon
Enjoy utilizing the first-ever Arabic-English documentary dictionary which covers industry-based terminology ranging from artistic to technical and legal usage. Explore topics relating to production, directing, distribution and more.
Feature your films
Feature your filmography within our Docupedia.
Build your professional profile
Create a complete profile for yourself to allow other members from all over the Arab/African region to know your filmography, skills, and talent.
Get consultancy sessions
Register for free-of-charge consultancy session with one or more of our experienced mentors and consultants who are ready to give you advice on your film project, feedback on your rough-cut, advice on collaboration and consultancies on the career path.
Use the directory and calendar
Access the extensive directory of festivals, funds, companies and much more which is continuously updated and linked to a calendar with automated dates. Enjoy this functionality which helps filter opportunities and decode all the knowledge necessary in one dynamic space.
Get support for your film(s)
Apply for support programs that include technical advice, training, access to grants and funding information (access levels are determined by the Advisory Committee)
Take part in activities
Participate in the association’s diverse activities around the world in workshops, film and video festivals, conferences, etc.
Attend the Documentary Convention
Get member’s discounts* if you register to attend the Documentary Convention which we organize in partnership with AFAC, Sundance, IDFA Bertha Fund and Dok Leipzig.
*if fees are applicable.
Auto Renewal
Get automatic renewal of your annual membership without the need to remember it. Our team will send a notice once the membership fees are due.