From fair trade record labels to local multimedia messages, these social business documentaries include one of the most recent to older examples. The most recent, which actually hasn't come out yet in full, is a film called Real Value, created by Nothing Underground. The team currently has a KickStarter in an effort to get the most reach possibile. Here, the world of film and social business directly intersect as the film explores the pros and cons of social business and the triple bottom line as a model to be able to scale and replicate itself.
Other examples of social business documentaries in this top list include filmmakers themselves that are a social business, for example, the Community Film Unit, which creates documentaries for other enterprises to tell their stories in a greater capacity.
10 Social Business Documentaries
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Hipster Plastic Bottle Couture
The PLAYBACK Clothing Line was Inspired by Al Gore's Documentary
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Fair Trade Record Labels
Kanaga System Krush Promotes Traditional West African Music
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Fresh Perspective Posts
The Social Business Visit to the FoodCycle Cambridge Hub
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Social Entrepreneurship Filmmakers
Actuality Media Create Philanthropic Videos About Changemakers
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Social Enterprise Exploring Documentaries
The Real Value Film by Nothing Underground Has Insight
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Trash Orchestra Documentaries
Landfill Harmonic is a Film About Children and Recycled Instruments
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Global Water Crisis Films
The Participant Media 'Last Call at the Oasis' Documentary
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Youth-Led Coffee Shops
Studio 89, a Social Enterprise Cafe in Mississauga by YTGA
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Local Multimedia Messages
The Community Film Unit is a Youth-Focused Social Enterprise
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Beneficial Beverage Companies
Rebbl is a Social Enterprise Being Launched by Not For Sale
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Girl Scout Documentaries
The Cookie Queens Documentary at Sundance Spotlights Tradition
Vibe Coding Campaigns
A No-Code Love Story by Fiverr Highlights the Need for Human Know-How
Series-Inspired Newspaper Pop-Ups
Peacock Featured a Custom Newsstand for ‘The Paper’
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
AI-Generated Marketing Videos
Xinhuanet Debuts the SCO Poetic Saga Video
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Paper-Packaged Private Label Wines
The Collective Good Wine Range is Available Now at Target
Creator-Focused Monetization Platforms
Headquarterz Bridges Social Media and OTT Distribution
Emotive Song Campaigns
Sos Songs Uses Technology to Show How Music Reflects Your Emotional State
Reality-Themed Dating Campaigns
Tinder Launches a YouTube Reality Show to Appeal to Gen Z
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Creative Music-Based Campaigns
Bose Launched its 'Life Deserves Music. Music Deserves Bose.' Spot
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Health-Focused Body Positivity Apps
Stories with Substance Collaborates with the UnderBelly
Cross-Disciplinary Campaign Films
Levi's 'Behind Every Original' is Supported by 'Backstory'
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Humorous Healthcare Campaigns
Zocdoc And 72andSunny Reframe Doctor Search With Playful Anxiety
Qsr Retro Film Tributes
Domino’s 40th Anniversary is Honored with a Nostalgic Short Film & Capsule
Immersive Slow TV Series
Belmond Has Introduced the Groundbreaking 'Long Shots' TV Series
Wrestler-Themed Chocolate Commercials
This Tony’s Chocolonely Advertisement Spotlights Social Good
Empowering Short Films
CoorDown's ‘No Decision Without Us’ Campaign Pushes for Inclusion
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Nostalgic Looping Video Apps
The Divine App Revives Six-Second Loop Video Sharing
Streamlined Software Campaigns
Rippling's Rule Your Business Debuts During Super Bowl LX
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Short Video Marketing
Viral Pulse Helps Businesses Generate Engaging Short Videos Quickly
Tuna-Focused Film Festivals
The Tuna Cans Film Festival Shares How People Enjoy Bumble Bee Tuna
Pop-Up Reality TV Bars
Samsung Electronics' Verkligheten is a Destination for Reality TV Fans
Sports Content Creation Initiatives
DICK'S Sporting Goods' Boasts Cookie Jar & a Dream Studios
Video Business Cards
Vidcard Helps to Make Connections and Leave a Lasting Impression
Satirical Destination Marketing Videos
The Viral Switzerland is Fake is Cheeky and Tech-Driven
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Spirited AI Agents
The Filmologist by Filmland Spirits Entertains, Informs and Jests
Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
MyCommunity.Today Delivers Accessible Digital Tools
Animated Footwear Campaigns
Vivobarefoot Unveils Free Your Feet Campaign Through Joyful Animation
Branded In-House Content Studios
Dick's Sporting Goods Showcases Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios
Swiss-Engineered Virtual Presentation Systems
The ShowCase Caters to the Needs of Luxury Brands
Video Podcast Expansion
Netflix and iHeartMedia Bring Video Podcasts to the Streaming Platform
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns
Nike Football Reimagines Soccer with 'Scary Good'
Caveman-Centric Running Campaigns
Craft Sportswear's Brand Film Channels the Primal Joy of Running
Communal Social Video Features
Instagram Blend Create Communal Reel Playlists with Friends
Wellness-First Social Networks
Communia Turns Social Media into Social Self-Care
Cocktail-Focused Moviegoing Experiences
Woody Harrelson Made a Surprise Visit to a Movie Theatre
Startup Networking Platforms
'Solution' Connects the Global Startup Ecosystem in One Digital Hub
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Family-Centric Animated Films
The Sneaks Movie is an Animated Feature Honoring Sneaker Culture
Human-Centric Marketing Agencies
Literal Humans Prioritizes Authentic Storytelling Over AI Content
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Bright Brand Identity Updates
Big Hug Becomes a Purpose-Driven Brand with Bold Rebrand by JDO
Iconic Footwear Tribute Films
Maison Margiela Pays Homage to Its Iconic Tabi Footwear
Celebrity-Backed Whiskey Campaigns
Redbreast Irish Whiskey Taps Andrew Scott for Next Chapter
Sequential Streaming Ad Series
Ford Launches 'Every Ground Is Our Proving Ground'
African Creator Economy Platforms
The Sony Innovation Fund is Supporting the Work of Twiva
Cinematic Travel Campaigns
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi Star in 'Find Your Story'
Cinematic Fashion Films
Gucci Presents the Tiger as a Cinematic Collection Debut
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Value-Driven QSR Campaigns
Domino's 'Who Likes Pizza?' Visualizes Pizza's Worth
Soundtrack-Integrated Print Media
Radioposter Merged Audio Storytelling with Physical Books &Zines
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Hidden Movie Discoveries
Underrated Flixhub Helps Users Discover Hidden Movie Gems And Classics
Visual Journey Mapping
Travel Map Video Turns Routes Into Shareable Animated Stories
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Video Intelligence Tools
InfiniMind Unveils DeepFrame for Long-Form Video Platform
Startup Legal Platforms
SeedLegals Streamlines Legal Documents And Fundraising For Startups
Startup Growth Strategies
The Virality Playbook Shares 350+ Proven Growth Hacks for Startups
Cross-Continental Beer Brewing Documentaries
The Beer is Art Campaign Debuts a Documentary Film
Collaborative Advertising Tech
DoubleVerify and IMDb Unite To Elevate Streaming Media Quality
Regional Filmmaker-Supporting Platforms
IFC Has Committed Funding to Filmmakers Mart
Brand Discovery Platforms
SmartCustomer by Sitejabber Helps Customers Find New Favorite Brands
Heartfelt Bank Ads
Synchrony Bank’s Lemonade Stand Campaign Spotlights the Power of Saving
Insightful Short-Form Talk Apps
TED Shorts Allow for Short, Snappy Snippets of Popular Talks
Cheekily Satirical Sweetener Ads
In The Raw Embraces Satire with a Comedic Hero Film
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Video Production Tools
Detail Simplifies Recording, Streaming, And Editing In One App
Startup Growth Strategies
Do Things That Don't Scale Offers Startup Tactics for Growth
Direct Journalism Platforms
Noosphere Connects Readers With Trusted Independent Journalists
Local Story Creators
Word oh Mouth Lets Users Share Experiences And Support Local Businesses
Auto-Centric Short Films
BMW’s 'Relax. We Care.' Campaign Turns Chaos into a Cinematic Ride
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Video-Based Mystery Shopping Technologies
Blaze Pizza Partners with Reality Based Group
Social-First Snack Comedies
Pretzelized's Hybrid Snacks and Comedic Series Sparks Fun Debates
Video-Promoted Urban Transformation Initiatives
Renewing Shanghai is a Video Documentary Series
Internal Social Platforms
Mush Social Enables Private Communication And Engagement For Teams
Social Music Sharing
Faves.fm Lets Users Share, Discuss, And Stream Songs From Friends
Faceless Video Creation Tools
Super Shorts Makes Engaging Faceless Videos for Social Platforms
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Video Marketing Platforms
GudSho Simplifies Video Creation, Hosting, and Marketing for All Teams
Heartfelt Beverage Campaigns
The 'A Real BOOST®' Campaign Centers on Authentic Human Experiences
Agricultural Support Projects
Julius Meinl and Fairtrade Organizations Support Farmers in India
Authentic Video Dating
Share AI-Guided Video Stories And Genuine Connections With Vibing
Social Media Blockers
Antisocial Blocks Social Media, Increasing Focus With Financial Incentives
Audio Learning Platforms
Podial Turns Documents Into 5-Minute Educational Podcast Talks
Impact Investing Tools
DoLand Pro Has Introduced a B2B SaaS Platform to Increase Transparency
Founder Marketing Resources
Better Marketing Blog Shares Practical Playbooks For Founders
Personalized Media Creation
TuneStory Creates Custom Songs & Videos For Meaningful, Personal Gifts
Film Pitch Creation
SparkVision AI Transforms Film Ideas into Professional Treatments and Videos
Layered Online Content Reports
YouTube Defines Creative Maximalism as the Key Point After 20 Years
Local Shop Portrait Campaigns
Coca-Cola Highlights Bosses Campaign Celebrating 125 Years in UK
Digital Urban Replica Systems
RealityMaps Serves Governments, Urban Planners, and Developers
Video Flipbook Creators
Turn Videos Into Custom Flipbooks Easily With VideoToFlip’s Service
Beer-Focused Short Documentaries
Bruz Beers Debuts the Adventurous Let's Get Lost Documentary
Curated Film Selections
The Planet Classroom Network Debuts Nine Short Films in October
Journalist-Focused Short Films
'The Shooting' Shines a Light on Press Freedom in Mexico
Community-Based Selling Platforms
Build, Sell, and Thrive with Digital Creations with YouTribe
Group Video Gifting
Folksee Makes It Easy To Collect And Gift Personalized Video Reels
Sports Highlights Platforms
Snack Sports Delivers Curated Highlights Without Social Media Pressure
Brand Identity Studios
The Media Hous Builds Portfolios And Brands For Market Visibility
Social Content Platforms
Reel Rabbit Automates Content Creation To Grow App Engagement Organically
Cannabis Art Ventures
Snoop Dogg Presented the 'Rich N Infamous: the Joint Venture' Art Launch
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
Social Video Sponsorship Platforms
Find, Vet, and Book YouTube Sponsorships with Thoughtleaders.io
Accessible Audio Sharing
Swell Makes Podcasting Simple and Social for Creators of All Levels
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Agave Spirits-Branded Documentary Divisions
PKGD Group Unveils the PKGD Films & Tv Division
Document Oversight Tools
DocSnap Centralizes and Tracks Key Business Documents Effortlessly
Video Repurposing Tools
Video To Social Converts Videos Into Optimized Content For Social Media
Taiwanese Food Heritage Spotlights
TaiwanPlus Has Launched 'Straight to the Source'
Sophisticated Monochromatic Campaign Films
Baccarat Partnered with Photographer Koto Bolofo
Empowering Entrepeneur Clubs
Saltbox Introduces 'Upstream' for Loyal Members Looking for Community
Social Media Account Marketplaces
TinySoko Offers Secure Social Media Transactions with Escrow
Captioned Movie Experiences
Mission: Impossible–he Final Reckoning Boosts Cinematic Accessibility
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Comprehensive Content Guides
Content Creation Wiki Provides Step-By-Step Guides For Better Content
Startup Essentials Bundles
The App Tool-Kit Helps Digital Creators Launch with the Right Tools
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms