Available Resources
We’re thrilled to share new resources to help filmmakers and others in the documentary field prioritize the health and well-being of film participants. Resources are available in English and Spanish. Please reach out with questions or feedback: care@peaceisloud.org
Shine a Light: A Filmmaker’s Guide to Creating a Duty of Care Plan
Co-created by Margie Ratliff and Stephanie Palumbo, this resource guides filmmakers through the process of establishing a Duty of Care Plan with documentary film participants. This offering is in response to a growing need from the filmmaking community and the people at the heart of their stories to imagine safer and more equitable relationships with one another.
Beyond the Lens: The State of Participant Care in Documentary Film
This resource surveys the state of documentary participant care, including key advocates, crucial issues, and a look at the future, and shares insights from thought leaders in the field.
Real People, Real Stories: Ensuring the Well-Being of Documentary Participants
Co-created by Peace is Loud and DocuMentality, this report details the findings of worldwide film participant focus groups and includes a learning tool to help filmmakers prioritize participant health and well-being.
Holding Ourselves Accountable: A Consent Calendar Resource
Co-created by Jennifer Tiexiera and Peace is Loud, this resource details a model for establishing informed, active consent throughout the filmmaking process.
In the Spotlight: Crucial Questions for Documentary Participants
Co-created by Margie Ratliff and Peace is Loud, this resource helps filmmakers and participants create healthy dialogues about consent, compensation, creative rights, and other pressing issues.
Fire Through Dry Grass Case Study
This case study examines the collaborative, care-centered filmmaking process behind the documentary Fire Through Dry Grass, and provides learnings and resources for other filmmakers.
Join us! We hope these resources help you consider how you practice participant care in your work. Share them with filmmakers you know, and share your biggest takeaways and learnings with us! We’d love to know how you are using these resources and if you have any feedback or questions. Email us at care@peaceisloud.org.
These resources were supported through a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.