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.
Strategic Plan Worksheet
Use this worksheet to lay out your film's message, goals, the "agents" who can help you achieve them, and more.
The Evolution of Impact: The Future of Social Change and Nonfiction Storytelling
by Sahar Driver and Sonya Childress
Color Congress
ecosystem-builder that supports, resources, connects and champions organizations led by people of color that serve nonfiction filmmakers, leaders, an…
ACTivate
tool to understand who is working on an issue, how audiences feel about the issue, and how a story could impact an issue
Accessible Filmmaking Guide
guide for filmmakers and others within the film industry who wish to make films accessible to foreign audiences and people with disabilities
Green Guide: A step-by-step system of deep green solutions that you can integrate into your next production.
tool to support environmentally sustainable production
Horticulture Tools
framework to determine the type of impact you would like your film to have
Envision Impact Lab
strategic catalyst for field-wide transformation: cross-sector learning, innovative experimentation, and the strategic scaling of effective practices…
AIDC Indigenous Creators Program
dedicated strand of sessions designed by and for First Nations practitioners to come together, share ideas and elevate the craft and business of Firs…
WeOwnTV
collaborative media project that promotes self-expression and balances intensive media production training with professional development
