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.

DOK Leipzig

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Festivals

impact-friendly documentary film festival

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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

HER Docs Forum

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gathering for women active in the world of documentary film

HER Docs Forum

Screening Toolkit

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Distribution

toolkit for hosting screenings for impact

Screening Toolkit

DAWG Syllabus

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Ethics

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

DAWG Syllabus

Narrative Change + Cultural Strategy | Readings & Resources

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

living list of readings and resources for those curious to learn more about narrative change, cultural strategy, and related measurement

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Color Congress

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

ecosystem-builder that supports, resources, connects and champions organizations led by people of color that serve nonfiction filmmakers, leaders, an…

Color Congress

Everything's Cool/Case Study

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Examples of Impact

the politics behind climate change

Everything's Cool/Case Study

Aflamuna

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

working to harness the power of independent Arab cinema to elevate the most pressing social, political, and cultural movements of our time

Aflamuna

Filmmaker-Participant Relationship Unpacked

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Participants

large-scale study exploring the relationship between documentary filmmakers and participants

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Ambulante Documentary Tour

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Festivals

impact-friendly traveling festival with screenings, mediation sessions, discussions, Q&A sessions with filmmakers, workshops, master classes, and more

Ambulante Documentary Tour

Deep Down/Case Study

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Examples of Impact

who controls, consumes, and benefits from our planet’s shrinking supply of natural resources

Deep Down/Case Study