Access & access risk · Core
Access statement
ELI5
A section explaining what can be filmed, who has agreed, what remains unconfirmed and what the limits are.
Used in conversation
“The access statement should say who has agreed to filming, what remains unconfirmed and what the limits are.”
Definition
A pitch or application section explaining who or what can be filmed, the basis of permission, current status and limits.
Here “Access statement” means: A pitch or application section explaining who or what can be filmed, the basis of permission, current status and limits.
Pitch context
This names a document, asset or development step that can appear in a pitch package.
Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.
Sources & evidence · 6
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- Documentary Accountability Working Group — Documentary Accountability Working Group FrameworkDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Non-Fiction Core Application — Non-Fiction Core Application 2.0Direct source · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- International Documentary Association — Non-Fiction Core Application 3.0Supporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Documentary Producers Alliance — Documentary Producers Alliance GuidelinesSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Ofcom — Broadcasting CodeSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- International Documentary Association — Documentary Filmmakers' Statement of Best Practices in Fair UseSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14