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  • noun Filmmaking that aims to raise awareness of an issue and/or money for a charitable cause.

Etymologies

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Blend of film and philanthropy.

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Examples

  • Our founder, Ted Leonsis, coined the term "filmanthropy" to combine the communication power of film with the interactivity of the web, and allow an engaged audience new ways to start a conversation or take an action.

    Rick Allen: Striking a Spark on Memorial Day 2010

  • You'll see that we are also spotlighting one of many wonderful organizations founded by and/or working with vets -- we believe in "filmanthropy," the power of each great film to stimulate a debate and catalyze informed action.

    Rick Allen: Neither Fort Hood nor Hollywood: Warriors' Stories 2009

  • Pat is bringing together filmmakers with potential investors, advancing a concept that AOL co-founder Ted Leonsis has described as "filmanthropy," raising money around a charity and using the investments to make a film that can drive people to understand an issue.

    Lunch at Michael's with Pat Mitchell: Carrying the Paley Torch 2007

  • The women consider their work as "filmanthropy" or a cross between film and philanthropy.

    Dallas / Fort Worth news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs11tv.com 2010

  • The women consider their work as "filmanthropy" or a cross between film and philanthropy.

    Dallas / Fort Worth news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs11tv.com 2010

  • Labels capacity change management co-creation documentaries filmanthropy funding media arts outreach for cause participatory media social entrepreneurship stakeholders storytelling transmedia activism

    Transmedia Activism and Planning Lina Srivastava 2009

  • Labels capacity change management co-creation documentaries filmanthropy funding media arts outreach for cause participatory media social entrepreneurship stakeholders storytelling transmedia activism

    MediaRights.org article on transmedia activism Lina Srivastava 2009

  • Labels capacity change management co-creation documentaries filmanthropy funding media arts outreach for cause participatory media social entrepreneurship stakeholders storytelling transmedia activism

    The Stop Rape Now Campaign Lina Srivastava 2009

  • As SnagFilms welcomes the new year, we will continue to focus on expanding our concept of filmanthropy - using our films as a vehicle for social change.

    Rick Allen: SnagFilms Welcomes the New Year 2009

  • Labels capacity change management co-creation documentaries filmanthropy funding media arts outreach for cause participatory media social entrepreneurship stakeholders storytelling transmedia activism

    SXSW Observations Lina Srivastava 2009

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