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  • Building Avenues for Social Change: Reflections on My POV Internship
    Chrissy Ramkarran interned with POV's Community Engagement and Education department as a part of the Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship program.
    POV Staff 3 min read August 10, 2016 POV Films Blog Comments
  • #ICYMI: 18 Wisdoms from Firelight's 'The Color of Impact' Panel at Tribeca
    If, like me, you're a new arrival to the engagement field, insights from Firelight Media's The Color of Impact panelists during the Tribeca Film Festival are the orientation you need.
    Alice Quinlan 3 min read April 22, 2016 Documentary News Comments
  • CMSI Asks: Is Public TV Different?
    A CMSI audit of documentary series on commercial and public TV has found that the most diverse documentary series on TV are Independent Lens and POV, public TV series.
    POV Staff 1 min read October 22, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Community Spotlight: Pillsbury United Communities – Oak Park Center
    Community Engagement and Education Intern Isaac J. Park asked Parent Engagement Specialist Nikki McComb eight questions about community organizing and her thoughts on Tough Love.
    POV Staff 5 min read August 24, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Community Spotlight: IMPACT New Mexico
    Community Engagement and Education Intern Camille Borders asked Executive Director Alena Schaim eight questions about community organizing and her thoughts on the film.
    POV Staff 5 min read June 24, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • A POV Intern's Perspective on Media, Impact and Viewer Responsibility
    Community Engagement & Education Intern Marine offers her perspective on the impact of documentaries, and the responsibilities of viewers after credits roll.
    POV Staff 4 min read February 26, 2015 POV Films Blog Comments
  • Passing the Baton: A Conversation with Engagement Strategist Lina Srivastava
    Who Is Dayani Cristal campaign strategist Lina Srivastava gives us an inside look on her team's goals for campaign and tips for other impact producers on "passing the baton."
    Alice Quinlan 7 min read December 12, 2014 Documentary News Comments
  • Congrats to the BRITDOC Impact Award Winners
    POV gives a huge round of applause to this year's BRITDOC Impact Award winners! The BRITDOC Impact Award celebrates documentary films that have made the greatest impact on society.
    POV Staff 3 min read November 20, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • 10 Secrets for Making the Most of Your Film's Broadcast Premiere
    Picture Motion's Alexandra Pearson and Megan Ryan take us behind the scenes of the social impact campaigns of five remarkable films that aired on CNN, HBO, OWN and POV.
    POV Guest Blogger 9 min read May 21, 2014 Documentary News Comments
  • Film Presence and After Tiller: An Outreach Case Study for Filmmakers
    Our friends at IFP, Film Presence and the filmmakers of After Tiller treated a packed house at the Made in NY Media Center by IFP to an illuminating case study of the film’s outreach campaign and audience-building strategy.
    POV Staff 3 min read May 7, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • #docchat: Documentary Engagement Strategy: Creating a Lasting Impact on Google+ (May 6, 2014)
    Ask your questions about documentary engagement strategies for last impact on Google+! Tuesday, May 6, 12:30-1:15 PM ET / 9:30-10:15 AM PT.
    POV Staff 4 min read May 1, 2014 Documentary News Comments
  • Apply for Britdoc's PUMA Impact Award
    Our friends at Britdoc are bringing back The PUMA Impact Award for the 4th year. Submit your film before April 28th to this annual prize honoring the best in documentary filmmaking for social change.
    POV Staff 2 min read April 10, 2014 POV Films Blog Comments
  • #365Docs: Blackfish (5/365)
    I'm watching 365 documentaries and writing about each one in 2014. Tweet your suggestions to @documentarysite.
    Heather McIntosh 2 min read February 16, 2014 Documentary Site Comments
  • POV + Public Libraries: Partnering to Enhance Civic Engagement
    In 2013, POV took part in a study exploring the impact of community screenings of documentaries in public libraries on civic engagement. Explore the findings.
    POV Staff 4 min read December 18, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • What’s in a Name: Impact Producer
    Jennifer MacArthur of Borderline Media defines what an impact producer is, and why it is beneficial for social issue documentary campaigns.
    Jennifer MacArthur 7 min read November 15, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • Doc Soup: Two More Films for Veteran's Day
    Having given a good think to Veteran’s Day and the film Hearts and Minds, I came across two other veteran-related films, one old and one new, that I think are worth tracking down. First, the new: Dan Cogan, from Impact Partners, whom I interviewed several weeks ago, tells me that Impact’s How to Fold a […]
    Tom Roston 2 min read November 10, 2009 Doc Soup Comments