EIC communicates regularly with the
entertainment industry
by way of publications, ranging from simple updates featuring
the names
and faces of people who are making a difference in the
entertainment
world to topical health information with suggestions for
onscreen depictions.
The Picture This: Local Approach publications are from the Picture This events which we have had in select cities nationwide. The publications and events are a result of EIC's Entertainment and Media Communication Institute's Mental Healthcare: Media Blueprint Think Tank where a vision was set forth, "to increase the nation's mental health and decrease the burden of mental illness." It was at this event, EIC vowed to work with members of Congress to communicate about mental health issues directly within local communities.
EIC's Think Tank occurred in the Nation's Capitol with collaboration from the Congressional Mental Health Co-Chairs Rep. Grace Napolitano and Rep. Tim Murphy as well as Congressional Entertainment Caucus Chair Rep. Diane Watson. Please take a look at the publications from each city for insight into media approaches that address similarities and differences in each city.
* Picture This delivers "hot topics" from the
health community
to you.
* PROFILE keeps you updated on EIC's activities and
highlights entertainment
professionals who are making a difference.
* Spotlight on... is a news letter that gives you the most
up-to-date
information and depiction suggestions, varying by issue, to
help your
productions stay current.
* Spotlight on Depiction of Health and Social Issues is a resource encyclopedia for the entertainment industry.
All of these resources are available to you electronically. Please take a look at our accurate content by downloading any of our publications below:
A Picture This publication is a guide to the key issues within the realm of specific health and social issues affecting various populations today, as identified by experts, advocates, policy makers, and others working to improve public awareness about and reduce stigma through understanding these important issues.
EIC's Picture This program creates the opportunity for members of the health and social fields to condense and contextualize the key issues in their areas of expertise. The program channels the experts information and transports it to the entertainment industry in an effort to inspire stories that could lead to social change.
Extra special thanks to the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) for hosting EIC's Picture This meetings in Washington, D.C., and to our issue-specific partners and especially to the writers and producers who have taken time out of their busy schedules to come to Washington and enlighten everyone in the room about how their jobs are done, and what opportunities and challenges present themselves when addressing health and social issues in their productions.
Are you a writer, producer, director, talent, or a member of the creative community? Would you be interested in participating as a panelist for our Picture This meetings? Check out the First Draft section of EIC's website to get involved! With your participation, you will engage in a vibrant and diverse dialogue with experts-in-the-field and gain information on issues that could make for powerful, entertaining depictions in your storyline. Topic areas covered in our Picture This meetings are affecting YOUR audiences today.
PROFILE is a one-page, quick-reference newsletter to keep busy entertainment industry professionals updated on EIC's activities and aware of who among their industry peers are making a difference by putting health issues onscreen in an exemplary way. The issues below are available as PDF downloads.
10th Annual PRISM Awards™ Winners Announced! Download PDF
EIC's First Draft Services presents... a series of "tip sheet" emails with information and depiction suggestions on important health issues. Hopefully, these will not only be the impetus for fresh story ideas, but will also imbue scripts with a realistic and accurate portrayal of bipolar disorder. They are designed to enhance the creative process – not limit it.
Gun Violence, Firearm Safety and Injury Prevention
Each issue of Spotlight On... highlights a different health issue. Issue topics include medical technology, gun violence and injury prevention, fetal alcohol syndrome, methamphetamine and more. Choose from the links below to download PDF versions of the newsletter.
Spotlight on Depiction of Health and Social Issues: A resource encyclopedia for the entertainment industry offers statistics, basic research and depiction suggestions for writers, producers, directors and other entertainment creators. This volume focuses on gun violence, firearm safety and injury prevention and the controversy surrounding the issue. You may download the entire edition as Adobe PDF documents from the menu below or search EIC Online for precise keywords. Or you may email EIC to request a copy of the book.
Spotlight on Depiction of Health and Social Issues: A resource encyclopedia for the entertainment industry This volume focuses on drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction and its many dimensions. You may download the entire edition as Adobe PDF documents from the menu below or search EIC Online for precise keywords. Or you may email EIC to request a copy of the book.
Spotlight on Depiction Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Use and Addiction: A resource encyclopedia for the entertainment community. Developed by the Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
