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.

Evaluation Plan Worksheet

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Measurement

Use this worksheet to lay out the information you need to be able to develop your evaluation plan.

Evaluation Plan Worksheet

Campaign Environment Quadrant

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

Understanding whether an issue is relatively known or unknown and whether there is strong and organised opposition or minimal resistance could inform…

Campaign Environment Quadrant

Alternativa

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Independent Media

global non-profit initiative that supports and promotes filmmakers from the Global South whose work has the potential to bring positive change to the…

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Real People, Real Stories: Ensuring the Well-Being of Documentary Participants

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Participants

findings of worldwide film participant focus group

Real People, Real Stories: Ensuring the Well-Being of Documentary Participants

Miners Shot Down/Case Study

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Examples of Impact

what really happened at the Marikana Massacre in 2012

Miners Shot Down/Case Study

Using Story to Change Systems

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

proposal to develop new processes of collective storytelling across sectors to navigate turbulent times and foster systems change

Using Story to Change Systems

The State of Social Impact Entertainment: Documentary

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

collection of thought pieces on documentary and impact

The State of Social Impact Entertainment: Documentary

Mezcla Media Collective

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Independent Media

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

Mezcla Media Collective

Assessing the Social Impact of Issues-Focused Documentaries: Research Methods & Future Considerations

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Measurement

guidance for developing an impact plan

Assessing the Social Impact of Issues-Focused Documentaries: Research Methods & Future Considerations

Solidarity Economy Funding Library

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Funding

funding database

Solidarity Economy Funding Library

Moving Mindsets: A Playbook for Building Momentum

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

how to pursue short-term advances while remaining disciplined and focused on the long-term change goals

Moving Mindsets: A Playbook for Building Momentum

Reykjavik International Film Festival

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Festivals

impact-friendly film festival

Reykjavik International Film Festival