Resources & Case Studies

Indicator Toolbox

How do you know if you have moved the needle? The Doc Society provides sample indicators for each of the five impact dynamics to support your assessm…

Out in the Silence/Case Study

the universal challenges of being an outsider in a conservative environment and the transformation that is possible when those who have long been con…

Theory of Change

tool for clarifying your priorities

Nonfiction Core Application Checklist

field-wide effort to standardize a set of questions that are used in non-fiction funding, fiscal sponsor, or artist support opportunities

Mezcla Media Collective

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

DOCSP

event supporting documentary film and filmmakers in Brazil

Beyond Empathy

Sonya Childress argues for more strategic uses of documentary film that don't normalize whiteness

Reykjavik International Film Festival

impact-friendly film festival

Envision Impact Lab

strategic catalyst for field-wide transformation: cross-sector learning, innovative experimentation, and the strategic scaling of effective practices…

Safe + Secure

guidance to address safety and security issues facing documentary filmmakers

DAWG Syllabus

A Guide For Teaching The Framework For Values, Ethics, and Accountability In Nonfiction Filmmaking

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.