MediaRights.org Outreach Toolkit

Posted by on July 11, 2003

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MediaRights.org Outreach Toolkit
MediaRights.org, a nonprofit organization, helps media makers, educators, librarians, nonprofits, and activists use documentaries to encourage action and inspire dialogue on contemporary social issues.
http://www.mediarights.org/toolkit/

Show funders how your film will have an impact!

This Outreach Toolkit is a step-by-step guide to planning grassroots distribution.

What you get:
Online:
* A soup-to-nuts guide for independent producers: design, implement, and evaluate a complete outreach campaign for your documentary
* Interactive Budget to help you budget and spend wisely
* Online Worksheets to help you determine the scope of your campaign, your goals, and your audience
* Practical tips and resources to help you manage your campaign
* Tips on writing a study guide
* Three case studies of successful outreach campaigns, including grant proposals, budgets and promotional materials
* One free telephone consultation with an Outreach Specialist
* Access to the Outreach Toolkit Bulletin Board, for directors and producers planning their outreach campaigns
* Information on recently granted film projects from online sources

Offline:
* Suggestions of people to work with – outreach coordinators, graphic designers, etc.
* A hard copy of the Outreach Toolkit in a binder

If you have any questions, or if you’re interested in a group rate (available to media professors and media centers), please contact:toolkit@mediarights.org.