Digital Power 2020

A Masterclass Series On Building Social Justice Power Through Best Practices in Digital Strategic Communications

Many of us who use film to support community outreach, engagement, and organizing are used to using film through live, in-person screening events. But the pandemic has dramatically shifted our options. This series —a collaboration between the Center for Media & Social Impact in the U.S., Together Films in the UK, and myself— aims to support field learning for people working at the intersection of film and social change. We look to leading experts in digital engagement and impact from various adjacent sectors.

MONDAYS 1PM – 2:30PM EST STARTING SEPT 28TH

To learn more: https://cmsimpact.org/event/digital-power-2020/

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Doc Impact Hi5!

The teams from An Insignificant Man, Chasing Coral, Please Remember Me, Thank You for the Rain, Unrest all get a Hi5!

The goal of Doc Society’s Hi5 is to acknowledge and highlight the work of teams who have created significant and measurable social impact with excellent documentary films. I am so proud of these films and teams. Congratulations!

I am also awed by the truth that for every 5 films and teams honored there are literally dozens more working tirelessly behind the scenes doing immensely beautiful and powerful work. I salute each and every one of you.

These case studies aim to inspire filmmakers to realize the potential in their storytelling and illustrate to social movement allies how such stories can help move the meter on an issue. The films and campaigns herein exemplify what can be achieved on a range of budgets and by filmmakers and impact producers operating in very different contexts. These five teams honored are from India, China, the USA, Kenya and Europe.

It was a joy to dig in with these team, listen for all the creative ways they put their films to work and all the beautiful results, and write up these case studies. Have a look: docimpacthi5.org/

NOW UP: Doc Society Impact Field Guide 2.0

At long last, the second edition of Doc Society’s Impact Field Guide is ready for you to dive in!

Check it out: www.impactguide.org

I was honored to be able to help update this incredibly valuable resource and encourage any impact oriented filmmaker, distributor, and impact producer to have a look. It draws on years and years of impact campaign efforts and loving advice from people all over the world who have been making a difference with their documentaries. It covers everything from mapping out a plan and building the right team to making the best partnerships for your goals and evaluating your work. The case studies alone are impressive, capturing the insights and experiences of teams from various countries and contexts. So if you need a bit of inspiration, you need go no further!

Doc Society is working with partners to get Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic versions up and out so stand by… these are coming soon too!