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Content + Intent Documentary Institute

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Overview

Content + Intent Documentary Institute

Status: Historical/Past Program (held 2004-2009 at minimum)

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas: Documentary film audience engagement and community campaign strategy

Eligibility:

  • Documentary filmmakers

  • Projects in various production phases

  • Interest in audience engagement and social impact

    • What They Provided:

  • 5-day intensive residency (March 11-15, 2009 for 2009 cohort)

  • Location: MASS MoCA, North Adams, Massachusetts (Berkshire Mountains)

  • Guidance on creation of audience outreach plans

  • Interactive group education

  • Strategies for grassroots organizing and community engagement

    • Program Topics Covered:

  • Identifying and reaching out to potential partners

  • Developing support materials (screening guides, activist toolkits)

  • Fundraising for outreach and engagement

  • Public pitching strategies

  • Creating supplemental materials for social movements

  • Social networking and online tools for campaign impact

  • Traditional distribution venue leverage

  • Social impact metrics and assessment

    • Selection: Up to 8 film projects accepted per residency

    Organization: Working Films Inc

    Contact:

  • Phone: 910-342-9000

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Address: 815 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

    • How to Apply

    Application Process (2009 cohort)

    Submission Requirements:

  • Application form

  • Project description

  • Outreach goals and strategy

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Project development stage and how residency could advance it

  • How project fits with other selected films (themes, production phase, engagement type)

  • Links to external pressures, deadlines, and opportunities (policy efforts, campaigns, anniversaries)

  • Potential for community impact

    • Submission Details:

  • Email submission to Anna Lee: [email protected]

  • Application deadline (2009): January 28, 2009

    • Costs:

  • Participants cover: Round-trip travel

  • Provided: All other costs covered by Working Films

  • All meals included (organic catering)

    • Contact for Application:

  • Anna Lee, Working Films

  • Phone: 910-342-9000

  • Email: [email protected]

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