Whether grassroots or grass tops, online or big screen, documentary or narrative, independent or “interdependent,” Active Voice uses powerful media—created by preeminent filmmakers—to put human faces on the big issues of our times.

Here's how:

Full-scale engagement campaigns
We work with media at all stages— from rough cuts
through DVD and online distribution—to heighten impact and increase understanding of the cause or issue addressed. Active Voice’s campaigns start with strategy and include built-in evaluation and high-profile events that lead to nationwide partnerships and sustained support.
Read A Doula Story case study

Theatrical release campaigns
Social activism is coming soon to a theater near you with sneak preview events, online engagement, action guides and advance buzz.
Read about The Visitor social action campaign with Participant Media

Multimedia, digital tools and resource materials
Active Voice customizes digital campaigns, downloadable content, user-friendly reversioned DVDs and web-based interactive features that can inform and inspire target audiences.
Read about the modules we developed for The New Americans

Strategic production + campaign design
Early in the production process, Active Voice can connect filmmakers with key policy experts and communications strategists to identify frames and applications that will reach targeted audiences – and those just “Beyond the Choir.”
Read the New Muslim Cool Campaign Overview