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Working Films uses documentaries to advance social justice and environmental protection.
FEATURED PROJECTS
2019 Cucalorus Works-in-Progress Lab
We are excited to announce the 2019 Cucalorus Works in Progress Lab, a week long residency that supports the audience engagement and distribution strategies of social issue documentaries being made by Black filmmakers. This year’s featured films include: Black Barbie: A Documentary, directed by Lagueria Davis charts the rise of…
READ MORE »2019 Impact Kickstart Awardees
Four new documentaries are getting an IMPACT KICKSTART from Working Films! Congratulations to the film teams selected for the second round of in-kind impact campaign support. They include: EATING UP EASTER Directed by Sergio Mata’u Rapu The iconic statues and sensationalized “mysteries” of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) have drawn the interest…
READ MORE »8 ORGANIZATIONS SELECTED TO PUT FILMS TO WORK
We are excited to announce the 8 organizations selected to participate in Putting Films to Work, a year-long training institute for Georgia-based nonprofits that will leverage the power of documentary media to advance their organizing, educational, and advocacy goals. The program is designed to help organizations embrace nonfiction film as…
READ MORE »2 Opportunities for In-Kind & Monetary Support
For a documentary film to make a difference, a solid strategy for audience engagement and strong partnerships are key. Filmmakers often lack time to do this work themselves or the expertise and the funds to pay for it. Emerging artists, creators of color, and other underrepresented artists can face the…
READ MORE »We’re Growing our Team
Working Films is seeking a Development Manager and Impact Coordinator to join our growing team! Read more about the positions below, consider applying and help spread the word. DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Working Films is conducting a national search for a full-time Development Manager to lead the organization’s fundraising. The Development Manager…
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