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.

Platforms for Impact info sessions - GATHR & Red Owl

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Distribution

impact distribution training

Platforms for Impact info sessions - GATHR & Red Owl

One World Media

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Independent Media

support for journalists and filmmakers globally to tell stories that inform and connect us all

One World Media

Narrative Strategies for Belonging

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

This digital library offers a curated collection of resources for anyone interested in narrative strategy as a tool for fostering a healthy pluralist…

Narrative Strategies for Belonging

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

The End of the Line/Case Study

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Examples of Impact

global over-fishing

The End of the Line/Case Study

A Conversation about Cultural Strategy

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

summary of conversations about cultural strategy, its values, and theory of change

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Why Your Brain Loves Good Storytelling

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Narrative Change/Cultural Strategy

neuroeconomist Paul Zak explains the science behind how storytelling changes attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors

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Collective Lens Impact Glossary

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Strategic Planning

terms related to film impact work, impact campaigns, and documentary films

Collective Lens Impact Glossary

Impact Campaign Budget Example 2: Full campaign

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Budgets

budget template for robust campaign that included screenings, digital outreach, partnership work, and original resources

Impact Campaign Budget Example 2: Full campaign

Non-Fiction Core Application Project

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Funding

collaborative effort by grantors who regularly fund documentary projects to standardize application requirements, with the aim of fostering greater a…

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Budget Checklist

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Budgets

While budget line items will differ based on your campaign activities, the Doc Society has created a checklist of possibilities.

Budget Checklist

Women's Film Festivals

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Festivals

database of women's film festivals

Women's Film Festivals