In 2024, Peace is Loud and DocuMentality partnered on a research initiative to understand how the experience of being in a documentary film affects participant’s health and well-being. The research was conducted through three focus groups conducted with 22 documentary film participants from around the world in early 2024. The report is broken up into 2 parts. Part 1 documents participants’ experiences from the creation through the distribution of a film (it is divided into phases of production). Part 2 offers reflections on ways that filmmakers can support participants including 8 strategies for participant care, reflection questions and additional resources.