The Impact Lens: How Entertainment Advances the Sustainable Development Goals
Impact + Profit Conference 2023 - Panel Videos
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48m
The UN Sustainable Development Goals provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. Some of our favorite films and TV shows tell stories that inspire us, and also have the reach to activate massive positive change. In this panel we look through the “SDG Lens” and discuss how big media and brand storytelling is informing and shaping our collective vision of the future we want.
Speakers:
Elliot Kotek: Founder of The Nation of Artists, Award-Winning Producer/Director.
Andi Gitow: Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Head of Advocacy, Entertainment Industry and Civil Engagement at the UN's Department of Global Communications.
Jonathan Prince: Producer/Writer known for "American Dreams", "Four Weddings and a Funeral", and "American Soul".
Frank Connelly: Award-Winning Producer of Brand Storytelling Content and Head of CSR at SIE Society.
John Rego: Senior Vice President, Sustainability & EHS; Environmental Officer of Sony Group.
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