Filmmakers Laura Poitras and Geeta Gandbhir have expressed deep concerns about the potential negative impact of the Paramount-WBD merger on independent filmmaking at HBO and CNN, as well as access to archival materials.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Laura Poitras has voiced opposition to the proposed Paramount-Warner deal and warned of a looming funding crisis within the U.S. documentary sector during the Visions du Réel festival.