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October 8, 2020

TV Showrunner Briefing: Political Polarization

In collaboration with the Civic Health Project and some of the country’s leading experts on (de)polarization, Pathos Labs developed a playbook for television writers and showrunners consisting of narrative interventions that could be included into scripts to reduce the rate at which entertainment and media polarizes.
September 25, 2020

Beyond Inclusion: The Critical Role of People of Color in the U.S. Documentary Ecosystem

Beyond Inclusion is researched and written by Sahar Driver, PhD. It outlines the relationship between documentary and social change, provides a critical overview of nonfiction film organizations led by and serving communities of color in the US, their impact in shaping a more equitable documentary sector, and how they advance non-fiction social justice filmmaking. It makes recommendations to funders and stakeholders on why and how these efforts should be resourced at this time.
September 24, 2020

Change the Narrative, Change the World

Define American, along with the Norman Lear Center’s Media Impact Project at USC Annenberg and the Writers Guild Foundation, presents our second annual television impact study: Change the Narrative, Change the World: How Immigrant Representation on Television Moves Audiences to Action.
September 15, 2020

Sundance

The Sundance Inclusion Resource Map is a searchable storehouse of opportunities and programs available to U.S.-based artists from underrepresented communities. Look around, use filters (organization type, media type etc.) to narrow your search, and enjoy!
August 19, 2020

The Landscape of Live Theater for Young Audiences

CSS, at the request of and in partnership with TYA/USA, published a Landmark Report exploring gender and racial representation in live theatre for young audiences in the US. This Report comes at a pivotal moment in our nation's history.
August 13, 2020

U.N. 101: Roadmap to Working with the United Nations

Beyond Inclusion is researched and written by Sahar Driver, PhD. It outlines the relationship between documentary and social change, provides a critical overview of nonfiction film organizations led by and serving communities of color in the US, their impact in shaping a more equitable documentary sector, and how they advance non-fiction social justice filmmaking. It makes recommendations to funders and stakeholders on why and how these efforts should be resourced at this time.
August 11, 2020

Planet Placement

By creating content that normalises sustainable behaviours and helps people better understand and connect with the world we all depend on, you have the chance to tell new stories and reach younger audiences in meaningful new ways.
August 9, 2020

How Do We Know Resources

Active Voice started an initiative called "How Do We Know" to connect impact work with evidence. As part of this, the organization has compiled a curated, working list of practical measurement resources developed by Active Voice Lab and other organizations, including their new Ask the Evaluators! series, which explores real-world assessment of recent media projects.

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