The Whickers is an organization established in 2015 to fund and recognize original documentary filmmakers, primarily through its Film & TV Funding Award, which provides significant financial support to emerging directors for their first feature-length documentaries. The organization also offers a Podcast Pitch award and various bursary schemes, collaborating with international documentary development forums. While not a traditional film festival, The Whickers partners with festivals like Sheffield DocFest for its award pitches and announcements, and has launched short film awards at events such as the Folkestone Film Festival.