Research Reports

One of the key functions of the DocuMentality initiative is to conduct and share research related to mental health in the documentary field.

The Price of Passion: How Our Love of Documentary Filmmaking Impacts Our Mental Health (May 2024)
This is the first report to focus exclusively on the mental health impacts of making documentaries. The research was gathered in 2022 and 2023 from 21 focus groups held in the United Kingdom, United States of America, and Canada, with filmmakers representing almost every role in the documentary field, including both those working freelance and in salaried positions.

We encourage anyone working in the field, whether a maker, or a power-holder, to download the report and think about the ways in which you can contribute to a more sustainable climate for documentary makers, one which centers care.