Book

story money impact: funding media for social change

Published by Routledge/ Focal Press, 2016

From back cover: “Here you will find: Twenty-one stories from the people behind such powerful works as CITIZENFOUR, The Corporation, Virunga, Being Caribou, Age of Stupid, and Food Inc.

Six key story ingredients for creating compelling content.

Six possible money sources for financing your work.

Six possible impact outcome goals to further your reach.

Seven practical worksheets for your own projects.”

Films

Select credits as executive producer, producer or writer. Full list, including awards, at IMDB.

Report

Growing the pie: alternative financing & Canadian documentary

Commissioned by the Documentary Organization of Canada, 2014

From Executive Summary: “With this report’s findings in hand, industry stakeholders have the opportunity to come together and answer the important questions it raises:

If documentary producers are to be competitive here and on the world stage, how can funding sources be diversified and aligned with current regulatory and administrative processes?

In a market where audience demand manifests itself on multiple platforms, what might act as an alternative to the ‘broadcaster trigger’?

What incentives could be introduced to spur economic activity in the filmmaking sector?”

Report

Canadian Impact Media: research report

Commissioned by Inspirit Foundation, 2014

From Executive Summary: “In 2013 Inspirit Foundation sought a mechanism in which to support documentary films that furthered its mission and impact goals. It commissioned research into the feasibility of the creation of such an initiative or initiatives. The following questions were explored for this report:

What impact can documentary film have on affecting social change?

What are the possible models for foundations to engage in documentary film?

What are the anticipated returns on investment – both social & financial?

Could a critical mass of partners be found within the Canadian market?”