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.
The Ghosts in Our Machine/Case Study
Are non-human animals property to be owned and used, or are they sentient beings deserving of rights?
Film Campaign Screening Host Survey Sample
help to evaluate community screenings work within an impact campaign
Assessing the Social Impact of Issues-Focused Documentaries: Research Methods & Future Considerations
guidance for developing an impact plan
Negotiating Social Impact Rights in Documentary Film
tangible guidance to assist filmmakers navigate their social impact work in the multi-platform, streaming age of documentary
Digital Security for Filmmakers
guidelines to answer filmmakers' digital security concerns and address the needs of different risk and skill levels
International Documentary Association
International Documentary Association (IDA) supports the vital work of documentary storytellers and champions a thriving and inclusive documentary cu…
Cinema for Change
festival featuring films that share the values of the Sustainable Development Goals
Horticulture Tools
framework to determine the type of impact you would like your film to have
