Webisodes, defined as media series with online distribution sharing methods, are expanding beyond internet television and proving to be a valuable accompaniment to feature length documentary films. Whether webisodes are released before a film, as follow up to a finished film, or as a standalone project, they are becoming a viable way of starting and continuing public discourse.
How are important scientific topics translated and understood by the public, and how are they translated into meaningful public policy? What is the social impact of translating and framing crucial science topics -- including climate change and food safety -- in media, social science, and communication? A new group aims to find out.
We are all looking forward to the AFI DOCS Film Festival (formerly SILVERDOCS International Documentary Film Festival). The 
The heart of socially engaged media making is ensuring an informed citizenry, and this includes making media accessible to the widest range of audiences. Documentary filmmakers usually think of this as a question about distribution, but they may be overlooking something essential: closed captioning. With recent compliance agreements to provide closed captioning from players such as YouTube, Netflix and Amazon, filmmakers should take note of regulations soon than later in post-production. 
Robert West, the co-founder with Judith Helfand of 
Helping People Make Media That Matters
We investigate, showcase and set standards for socially engaged media-making. We organize conferences and convenings, publish research, create codes of best practices, and incubate media strategies. More...
We investigate, showcase and set standards for socially engaged media-making. We organize conferences and convenings, publish research, create codes of best practices, and incubate media strategies. More...
