Resources & Case Studies
The Field Guide has drawn extensively from impact case studies and we highly recommend you also get inspired and empowered. Stand on the shoulders of others! Of course we also recommend that you watch as many of the full films as possible so you can put together the creative potential with the impact strategy. We are also always looking to include great new examples so please email us your suggestions.
MasahatCommunity Cinemas Network
pan-Arab network of community cinemas, non-commercial spaces, where film lovers can come together to watch powerful, independent Arab film
Collective Wisdom: Co-Creating Media for Equity and Justice
how to co-create — and why: the emergence of media co-creation as a concept and as a practice grounded in equity and justice
Centralised Indigenous Fellowship
The fellowship is focused on the career advancement of First Nations documentary filmmakers
Aflamuna Impact Narrative Shift Fellows: Erin Sorenson
Impact producer Erin Sorenson shares insights from 50+ campaigns, reflecting on collaboration with film teams, protagonists, partners, and more.
Festival International du Film documentaire Oceanien (FIFO)
impact-friendly documentary film festival
Represent Justice
Represent Justice’s mission is to turn stories into action to change the justice system, while building the capacity of system-impacted communities.
Aflamuna Impact Narrative Shift Fellows: Vanessa Cuervo Forero
Cultural, film and impact strategist, Vanessa Cuervo Forero shares insight about outreach and audience engagement strategies in impact campaigns.
Kinema for Filmmakers
tactical tips, tools, and resources to support filmmakers to successfully release their independent film






