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.
Taturana Cinema and Social Impact
non-profit organization that enhances cinema as a tool of social impact
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…
IDFA Professionals Funder List
global overview of main funding bodies for documentary filmmakers
We Must Activate the Archive
Lorie Limbal of Firelight issues a call to action to filmmakers to be creative in getting their films to their intended audiences and for funders to …
Movement Media Alliance
coalition of grassroots-aligned, social justice-driven journalism organizations committed to accurate, transparent, accountable, principled, and just…
Strategic Plan Worksheet
Use this worksheet to lay out your film's message, goals, the "agents" who can help you achieve them, and more.






