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The Factory Files are a curated library of everything the industry would prefer you never engaged with. Documentaries, investigations, books, films, and organisations on the front lines.


PETA
International (HQ: United States) · Founded 1980 https://www.peta.org/ The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are the most recognized (and most polarizing) animal rights organization in the world. Say what you will about their tactics, their undercover investigation archive is vast and spans decades. Footage across factory farming, fur farms, leather production, animal testing labs, circuses, and marine parks. They've been inside facilities most organizations can't a


Mercy For Animals
North America (US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil) · Founded 1999 https://mercyforanimals.org/ The organization that turned undercover investigations into a systematic corporate pressure machine. Their footage has triggered federal raids, criminal charges, and policy changes at major food companies. Known for methodical targeting: investigate, expose, negotiate, win concession, repeat. Key Investigations Hy-Line Hatchery (2009) - male chick culling footage that went viral globally Wa


Animal Equality
International (UK, US, Spain, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, India) · Founded 2006 https://animalequality.org/ One of the most effective investigation-to-campaign pipelines in the movement. They film undercover, release to media, then leverage the coverage into corporate and legislative pressure. Known for high production value on their exposé content and strategic targeting of major food companies. See their 2025 Impact Report. Victories Campaigns Investigations


Farm Transparency Project
Australia · Founded 2014 https://www.farmtransparency.org/ The investigative backbone of Australian animal advocacy. Originally known as Aussie Farms, they built the footage archive that became DOMINION (2018) and maintain the most comprehensive database of Australian factory farm and slaughterhouse locations. Their interactive map caused a national controversy and prompted ag-gag legislation attempts. Campaigns Investigations Other Key Offerings: Gallery A database of thou
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