Name

Video Consortium

Legal name

The Video Consortium, Inc.

Website

https://videoconsortium.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Community & Development

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits (BPAGAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Association Conferences (MPAGAGAB), Social Issue & Advocacy Documentaries (MPADADAG)

Keywords

• Nonfiction filmmaker network
• Documentary community platform
• Video journalist association
• Filmmaker mentorship programs
• Nonprofit media organization

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Premium membership tiers (including VC Gold) providing access to professional resources, mentorship programs, industry connections, and exclusive events. Student discounts available at 50% off premium membership.
2. Donations and Grants: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded by foundations and individual donors including MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Skoll Foundation, and NYSCA.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Video Consortium operates a global nonprofit community and professional development network for nonfiction filmmakers and video journalists, delivering tiered membership access, mentorship programs, local hub gatherings, mentorship circles, and resource platforms (member directory, jobs board, project pages) spanning more than 850 cities and 90 countries. Its offerings are anchored by annual programming such as the Future of Nonfiction Video forum and the Rough Cut Podcast, alongside partnerships with foundations and universities that fund filmmaker support.

Product overview

Video Consortium is a global nonprofit organization operating as a community platform and network for nonfiction filmmakers and video journalists. The organization functions as a federated model combining a central digital platform with locally-led chapters. The core offerings include professional development programs (Advisory Circles, Industry Conversations, The University Initiative), community-building initiatives (Local Hubs, Press Play gatherings), content and resource platforms (Member Directory, Jobs & Gigs Board, Member Resources, Project Pages), event programming (Future of Nonfiction Video annual forum, Rough Cut Podcast), grant and funding programs (Pay Transparency Project, Nun & Duss Grant), and mentorship initiatives (Solutions Storytelling Project, DOC NYC x VC Storytelling Incubator, Sony Mentorship Program). VC Studios serves as the advising and producing arm, while archived programs include Match Lab, Virtual Coffees, Documentary Journalism Summit, and the R.E.S.T. Summit mental health symposium. The platform connects members across more than 850 cities and 90 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VC Studios: VC's advising and producing arm.
• Press Play
• Future of Nonfiction Video
• Solutions Storytelling Project
• Rough Cut Podcast
• R.E.S.T. Summit
• DOC NYC x VC Storytelling Incubator
• Sony Mentorship Program
• University Initiative
• Pay Transparency Project

Products and services

• VC Premium Membership Annual tiered membership providing nonfiction filmmakers and video journalists with access to the global VC community, mentorship, industry connections, member directory, jobs board, workshops, and events. Student members at participating universities receive a 50% discount.
• Press Play A local gatherings program connecting nonfiction storytellers in cities around the world through in-person and virtual events, screenings, and community building.
• Future of Nonfiction Video (FoNV) An annual forum held every February in New York City, bringing together documentary filmmakers and video journalists for industry discussions, panels, and networking.
• Solutions Storytelling Project A solutions-focused incubator program connecting regional filmmakers and social innovators to develop impact-driven documentary projects.
• Advisory Circles Mentorship and peer support circles exclusively available to VC Gold Members, providing professional guidance from established filmmakers and industry connections.
• Industry Conversations Quarterly virtual gatherings connecting VC Gold Members with top industry leaders, commissioning editors, and decision makers for candid conversations and Q&A sessions.
• VC Studios Video Consortium's advising and producing arm providing strategic guidance and production support for documentary projects.
• The University Initiative A program connecting students in documentary film and video journalism with established professionals through mentorship, workshops, and industry insights to help them transition into the workforce. Some universities cover membership fees for participating students.
• The Pay Transparency Project A community-driven database providing information on industry rates and compensation trends for nonfiction filmmakers and video journalists.
• Rough Cut Podcast A podcast featuring conversations with documentary filmmakers about industry trends, filmmaking techniques, and storytelling practices. Distributed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
• Member Directory A searchable directory of VC members enabling filmmakers to find collaborators, colleagues, and industry contacts across 850+ cities and 90 countries.
• Jobs & Gigs Board A job board for posting and searching career opportunities in documentary filmmaking and video journalism across the globe.
• Member Resources A collection of workshop archives, templates, discounts, and professional development materials for VC members.
• Project Pages A platform for members to showcase and develop documentary projects, connecting filmmakers with potential collaborators and resources.
• Local Hubs

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered co-development partner and event sponsor.

• DOC NYCco-development partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership with DOC NYC on the Storytelling Incubator, a global mentorship initiative for first-time documentary feature filmmakers. Provides mentees with access to DOC NYC PRO, waived submission fees, and industry networking.
• 100 Days in Appalachiaevent sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of the Rust Belt & Appalachia Documentary Film Festival presented by Video Consortium.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Doc Society: International nonprofit supporting impact-driven documentary filmmaking through grants, mentorship, and producer programs (formerly Britdoc). Highly comparable to VC's Solutions Storytelling Project and mentorship initiatives, both targeting social-issue documentarians with funding and editorial support.
• International Documentary Association (IDA): 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the documentary community with membership tiers, fiscal sponsorship, grants, and educational programming. Directly comparable as a membership-based professional organization supporting documentary filmmakers globally, though IDA focuses more on fiscal sponsorship and awards than local hub programming.
• Sundance Institute Documentary Program: Nonprofit arm of Sundance Institute providing grants, labs, and mentorship for independent documentary filmmakers. Comparable as a foundation-backed nonprofit delivering mentorship cohorts and project development — though Sundance operates fewer local chapters and skews more toward feature-length work.
• Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP): Long-standing nonprofit organization supporting independent filmmakers with membership, education, and advocacy. Closely parallels VC's mission of community-building and professional development for nonfiction creators, though IFP's scope spans narrative and documentary work.

Emerging players

• Kartemquin Films: 501(c)(3) nonprofit production company producing social-issue documentaries and running filmmaker development programs. Overlaps with VC's documentary production support mission, though Kartemquin is itself a primary producer rather than a network organization.
• Firelight Media: Nonprofit supporting diverse nonfiction filmmakers through the Documentary Lab fellowship and other programs. Comparable to VC's mentorship and incubator programs (e.g., DOC NYC x VC Storytelling Incubator) in mission and structure, though Firelight focuses specifically on BIPOC documentarians.
• Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University: University-based educational nonprofit offering continuing education, MFA programs, and community programming for documentarians. Overlaps with VC's University Initiative and educational mission but is anchored to a single institution rather than a global network.
• Field of Vision: Nonfiction filmmaker development and production initiative supporting short and feature documentary work. Comparable to VC's mentorship and project incubation offerings, though more focused on production funding than community/network infrastructure.
• Points North Institute: Nonprofit running the Camden International Film Festival and a forum for documentary filmmakers, with programs analogous to VC's Future of Nonfiction Video. Comparable in scale and mission focus, though geographically concentrated in Maine rather than globally distributed.
• The D-Word: Long-running online community and discussion forum for documentary professionals worldwide. Most directly comparable to VC's Slack community and member directory as a peer-to-peer professional network, though lacking VC's foundation-funded programming and event infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/videoconsortium
• YouTubeyoutube.com/videoconsortium
• Facebookfacebook.com/videoconsortium
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/videoconsortium
• Instagraminstagram.com/videoconsortium

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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