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.

Impact Production in Higher Education: Shaping Future Change Makers through Film Education

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film education

Impact production is an important component of well-rounded film education programmes that seek to shape a new generation of socially and environment…

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From Reflection to Release: Framework for Values, Ethics, and Accountability in Nonfiction Filmmaking

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Ethics

best practices for ethical and accountable production

From Reflection to Release: Framework for Values, Ethics, and Accountability in Nonfiction Filmmaking

When Cruelty is the Point, We Still Need a Trauma-Informed Process in Documentary Filmmaking

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Participants

Natalie Bullock Brown of the Documentary Accountability Working Group (DAWG) writes about what must be considered "when a filmmaker endeavors to tell…

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Framework for Evaluating Disability Representation in Film and Media 2025

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Participants

detailed checklist of questions that evaluate disabled representation

Framework for Evaluating Disability Representation in Film and Media 2025

No Fire Zone/Case Study

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Examples of Impact

holding the Sri Lankan government accountable for war crimes

No Fire Zone/Case Study

Screening Toolkit

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Distribution

toolkit for hosting screenings for impact

Screening Toolkit

Issue Areas

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

research on how people think about different social issues

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DISCO Network

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Independent Media

global group of independent documentary organisations advocating for the unique importance of independent documentary to culture, society and democra…

DISCO Network

Story Money Impact

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

maximizing the social impact of select Canadian documentary films

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Impact Guide

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Strategic Planning

non-best-practices set of practices for film impact campaigns

Impact Guide

How to Throw the Perfect Film Screening Event

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Partnerships

"what makes a successful partnership, the importance of understanding your target audience, and how to create memorable events that foster genuine co…

How to Throw the Perfect Film Screening Event

Fresh 2025 Introduction to Documentary Budgeting and Scheduling (With New Templates!)

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Budgets

"a versatile tool that can be adapted for as many uses as possible"

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