Empowering the next generation of storytellers.
Depth of Field is a nonprofit documentary production and education foundation.
We actively distribute filmmaking supplies, knowledge, resources, and opportunities to the communities at the heart of the stories we tell. We collaborate on projects with a cohort of aspiring filmmakers and artists, empowering them to take the lead as Directors, DPs, cinematographers, audio techs, etc., and ensuring they receive industry-standard wages and union accreditation.
We passionately strive to nurture a new generation of storytellers. Instead of depending on foreign journalists to document stories of war, displacement, and resource scarcity, we are committed to equipping young and aspiring creatives from these environments with the tools to authentically convey their lived experiences.
As our network of diverse storytellers expands and our inaugural Productions come to fruition, we reinvest the proceeds from these endeavors to establish a fund that provides grants to sustain the endeavors of our storytellers. Our ultimate goal is to propel them towards independence and success in their careers.
Message
We are dedicated to empowering individuals from systemically marginalized communities to tell their own stories; to amplify voices that are often overlooked by traditional media. Recognizing the historical imbalance in visual storytelling, we are committed to reshaping the narrative landscape, emphasizing collaborative and character-driven storytelling.
Values
We believe that those at the center of the narrative should have agency over how their stories are portrayed. This approach to storytelling has the transformative power to reshape our collective understanding and weave a tapestry of deeply human narratives. Our focus is on honoring the common threads of our shared human experience.
Mission
We are dedicated to fostering solutions-based storytelling rooted in collaborative artistic practice and education.