Working Films brings the worlds of social and environmental justice together with documentary filmmaking. For 25 years, we’ve been a leader in the field of media for change by remaining responsive to the filmmakers and organizations we serve.
FEATURED PROJECTS
STORYSHIFT
A program committed to changing the way stories are told to ensure accountability to and authentic representation of the people and places featured in documentary films.
Impact Kickstart
Impact Kickstart supports underrepresented filmmakers create strategic goals for impact and specific plans to engage future partners, funders, and audiences in meaningful ways.
Documentary Accountability Working Group
DAWG catalyzes and cultivates a culture of care and accountability within the field of nonfiction filmmaking.
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ANNOUNCING THE 2025 IMPACT KICKSTART AWARDEES
Now in its seventh year, Working Films’ Impact Kickstart program has resourced filmmakers to pursue strategic plans for impact and engage audiences, partners, and supporters in meaningful ways. This year, we will be providing in-kind partnership and strategy development, expert 1:1 mentorship, and $60,000 of impact campaign funding to each awardee. “The two films selected for Impact Kickstart this year truly center community and care,” says Gerry Leonard, Director of Filmmaker Services and Impact. “From skill-sharing to trauma healing workshops — Standing Above the Clouds and Traces of Home reflect…
Environmental Justice Leaders Are Invited To Apply For Rural Cinema 2025
Working Films strives to make all of our events and programs accessible, including our application processes. To request an accessibility accommodation or adjustment, please email amyers@workingfilms.org, or call us at 910-342-9000. Across the US we are seeing stronger and more frequent climate-fueled disasters, exposure to environmental racism, and threats to our democracy. These challenges – all compounded by the breakdown of civil discourse and community relationships – make face to face dialogue critical for building resilience and civic engagement. We also know that changemakers in rural areas and small towns…
Introducing the Facing Race Conference: 2024 Race Flicks Line Up!
Race Forward and Working Films are thrilled to announce the 2024 Race Flicks film track of Facing Race: A National Conference, being held in person in St. Louis, Missouri, November 20-22. Race Flicks is a micro-film track during the conference that lifts up critical issues and stories of community organizing for racial justice. This year’s program maintains a focus on accountable and care-centered filmmaking that respects and reflects the people and places featured, and holds great potential to build power among those represented in the stories at hand. The selected…