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.
IRIS
donor collaborative supporting storytelling and narrative strategy for impact around gender, racial and ethnic justice, natural resources and climate…
Color Congress
ecosystem-builder that supports, resources, connects and champions organizations led by people of color that serve nonfiction filmmakers, leaders, an…
Why Your Brain Loves Good Storytelling
neuroeconomist Paul Zak explains the science behind how storytelling changes attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors
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
Impact Producer Program
The Impact Producer Program offers professional training, mentorship, practical experience and hands-on work on documentary impact campaigns.
Horticulture Tools
framework to determine the type of impact you would like your film to have
Mediateca de Cine e Impact Social Latino Americano
case studies with a focus on social impact, centered on the Latin American context
Beyond Resilience
series of screenings, essays, and curated conversations that explore the challenges, strategies, and experiences of creating and distributing work du…
