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.
DISCO Network
global group of independent documentary organisations advocating for the unique importance of independent documentary to culture, society and democra…
Horticulture Tools
framework to determine the type of impact you would like your film to have
Empact
platform that connects people who have been moved by the social issues highlighted in the media they just watched with opportunities to make a real i…
Ambulante
organization dedicated to supporting and promoting documentary film as a means of cultural and social transformation in Mexico and Central America
Alternativa
global non-profit initiative that supports and promotes filmmakers from the Global South whose work has the potential to bring positive change to the…
Methodology Workbooks
virtual space for consultation about Latin American social impact film distribution
Impact Campaign Budget Example: Participant and Partner Support
budget template for campaign that centered protagonist support, partnership support, a pillar screening event, and original resource creation
Film intervention increases empathic understanding of formerly incarcerated people and support for criminal justice reform
sharing personal narratives can increase connection with highly stigmatized groups
