These socially aware film uses range from Kickstarter campaigns for documentaries about instruments made from recycled trash to an actual clothing line inspired by Al Gore's documentary, 'Inconvenient Truth.' Overflow Coffee Bar is a cafe and space for convening that also screens films as a way to share information and bring people together.
Most of these socially enterprise film uses lean on the creative side, that is, the more traditional impact investing firms are less likely to use multimedia as a way to promote the brand and share their story -- but more and more, it's happening across industries. A museum social enterprise called Rainworks Omnimedia and a local multimedia message company called the Community Film Unit, are two of SocialBusiness.org's earliest examples.
23 Social Enterprise Film Uses
From Fair Trade Record Labels to Local Fashion Production Films:
Tiana Reid — May 18, 2013 — Social Good
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Family-Owned Social Businesses
Yala is a Lifestyle Company with Ethical Clothing and Accessories
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Pinot Noir with Purpose
'ONEHOPE Wines' Donate Half Their Profits to Charity
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Hipster Plastic Bottle Couture
The PLAYBACK Clothing Line was Inspired by Al Gore's Documentary
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Charitable E-Bakeries
Baking for Good is an Online Treat Service That Delivers Change
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Strategic Creativity Events
Germination is a Communications Company Driving Social Change
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Retro-Style Eco Furs
Tracker Fashions That Channel the Pioneer Days in an Ethical Way
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Subsidized Community Restaurants
Ellice Cafe & Theatre is a Hub of Activities and Delicacies
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Social Entrepreneurship Filmmakers
Actuality Media Create Philanthropic Videos About Changemakers
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Self-Funded Artist Charities
Candid Arts Trust Supports Creators in London's Borough of Islington
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Mission-Based Cafes
Overflow Coffee Bar Fosters a Community Get-Together Environment
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Enterprising Confidence Workshops
UK-Based Street Style Surgery Runs Creative Programs for Youth
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Museum Social Enterprises
Rainworks Omnimedia Supports Clean Water and Literacy Programs
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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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Local Fashion Production Films
‘Make it in Manhattan’ Values New York Manufacturing
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Literary Aesthetic One-for-One Tees
The 'OOP x Mikey Burton: Gatsby' Collaboration Donates
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Youth-Led Coffee Shops
Studio 89, a Social Enterprise Cafe in Mississauga by YTGA
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Ethically Focused Digital Companies
Datse Multimedia Productions Works with NGOs & Social Business
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Local Multimedia Messages
The Community Film Unit is a Youth-Focused Social Enterprise
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Community-Giving Channels
'stillmotion' Videos Give Back by Telling Attention Needing Stories
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Rehab-Funding Mocktails
The Brink Liverpool is an Alcohol-Free Bar and Recovery Social Enterprise
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Veteran Support CICs
'About Turn' is a Community Interest Company Assisting Armed Service Members
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Annual Summer Co-op Festivals
The Co-operatives Fortnight is a UK-Based Campaign
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