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.

Independent Cinema Office: Advice and Support

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Distribution

collection of resources both for independent filmmakers and cinemas from the UK’s national body in support of independent cinemas, film festivals and…

Independent Cinema Office: Advice and Support

Media Impact Project

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

hub for collecting, developing and sharing approaches for measuring the impact of media

Media Impact Project

Using Story to Change Systems

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

proposal to develop new processes of collective storytelling across sectors to navigate turbulent times and foster systems change

Using Story to Change Systems

Escape Fire/Case Study

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Examples of Impact

the fight to rescue US healthcare

Escape Fire/Case Study

Audience Funnel

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Audiences

You must understand where your audience is to be able to bring them to where you need them to be. How do they feel about your issue? What do they kno…

Audience Funnel

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?

Movies that Matter Festival

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Festivals

impact-friendly film festival

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DOCSP

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Independent Media

event supporting documentary film and filmmakers in Brazil

DOCSP

Accessible Filmmaking Guide

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accessibility

guide for filmmakers and others within the film industry who wish to make films accessible to foreign audiences and people with disabilities

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Aflamuna Impact Narrative Shift Fellows: Maya Newell, Rachel Naŋinaaq Edwardson and William Tilmouth

2025
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Partnerships

Filmmakers, impact producers, and a community leader share insights on In My Blood It Runs and co-creating impact strategies across films..

Aflamuna Impact Narrative Shift Fellows: Maya Newell, Rachel Naŋinaaq Edwardson and William Tilmouth

Negotiating Social Impact Rights in Documentary Film

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Distribution

tangible guidance to assist filmmakers navigate their social impact work in the multi-platform, streaming age of documentary

Negotiating Social Impact Rights in Documentary Film

Aflamuna Impact Narrative Shift Fellows: Erin Sorenson

2026
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Strategic Planning

Impact producer Erin Sorenson shares insights from 50+ campaigns, reflecting on collaboration with film teams, protagonists, partners, and more.

Aflamuna Impact Narrative Shift Fellows: Erin Sorenson