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.

The Reckoning/Case Study

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Examples of Impact

prosecutor attempts to bring charges against war criminals in the International Criminal Court

The Reckoning/Case Study

ACTivate

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Strategic Planning

tool to understand who is working on an issue, how audiences feel about the issue, and how a story could impact an issue

ACTivate

The Interrupters/Case Study

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Examples of Impact

ex-gang members working to reduce violence in Chicago

The Interrupters/Case Study

Color Congress

Website
Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

ecosystem-builder that supports, resources, connects and champions organizations led by people of color that serve nonfiction filmmakers, leaders, an…

Color Congress

Climate Story Unit

Website
Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

dedicated to supporting transformative storytelling to advance a climate just and biodiverse future

Climate Story Unit

Safe + Secure

Website

guidance to address safety and security issues facing documentary filmmakers

Safe + Secure

The Price of Passion: How Our Love of Documentary Filmmaking Impacts Our Mental Health

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report on the mental health impacts of making documentaries

The Price of Passion: How Our Love of Documentary Filmmaking Impacts Our Mental Health

Consulting Stakeholders Worksheet

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

The Doc Society created this tool to support your efforts to speak with potential stakeholders so you can benefit from the knowledge they have and un…

Consulting Stakeholders Worksheet

ITVS

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Funding

ITVS' mission is to amplify powerful stories and voices that represent the breadth of our communities across America.

ITVS

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

Guide to Filmmaking for a More Diverse and Universal Audience

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Audiences

preliminary concepts and evidence-based guidelines for filmmaking capable of reaching a more diverse and universal audience

Guide to Filmmaking for a More Diverse and Universal Audience

The Invisible War/Case Study

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Examples of Impact

effects of rape in the US military

The Invisible War/Case Study