Resources & Case Studies

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.

From Reflection to Release: Framework for Values, Ethics, and Accountability in Nonfiction Filmmaking

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Ethics

best practices for ethical and accountable production

From Reflection to Release: Framework for Values, Ethics, and Accountability in Nonfiction Filmmaking

Internal Discovery Questionnaire

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Strategic Planning

reflection exercise to help begin developing the strategy for a film impact campaign

Internal Discovery Questionnaire

Narrative Strategies for Belonging

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

This digital library offers a curated collection of resources for anyone interested in narrative strategy as a tool for fostering a healthy pluralist…

Narrative Strategies for Belonging

Granito/Case Study

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Examples of Impact

the hidden war in Guatemala and the case against dictator Ríos Mont

Granito/Case Study

Methodology Workbooks

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Distribution

virtual space for consultation about Latin American social impact film distribution

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An Inconvenient Truth/Case Study

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Examples of Impact

Al Gore warns climate change is real

An Inconvenient Truth/Case Study

impACT Cannes

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career sustainability

initiative designed to spark essential conversations that pave the way for a more inclusive, responsible and forward-thinking film industry

impACT Cannes

WeOwnTV

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Independent Media

collaborative media project that promotes self-expression and balances intensive media production training with professional development

WeOwnTV

Mezcla Media Collective

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Independent Media

Community for Women & Non-Binary Filmmakers of Color (Chicago-based)

Mezcla Media Collective

Fipadoc

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Festivals

impact-friendly documentary film festival

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Expert Webinar: How to finance an impact campaign?

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Funding

who can help finance an impact campaign?

Expert Webinar: How to finance an impact campaign?

A Question of Ethics: The Relationship between Filmmaker and Subject

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Participants

At the heart of documentary production is the relationship between filmmaker and subjects--not often an equal balance of power. And for the most part…

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