Amplifying the Power of Entertainment to Spark Local Action
48m
Entertainment can help local communities to think big, start small, and act now. Chris Morgan and Amina Lukanza will share how they engaged young people to “reverse engineer” a school curriculum to create a 55-episode animated series. Brian Walker will discuss advocacy approaches to amplify films that address social issues within communities to inspire change. Graciela Leal will share how she works with NGOs and communities to design shows that have lasting impact. The panel will be moderated by Apral Smith.
Speakers:
Brian Walker: CEO of Picture Motion, former Senior Manager of Enterprise Diversity and Inclusion at The Walt Disney Company
Graciela Leal: Director of Methodology at PCI Media
Chris Morgan: Producer and Director of Emmy Award-Winning "My Better World" and Founder of Fundi Films
Apral Smith: CEO of Love Star Entertainment, Award-Winning Screenwriter, Program Officer at Johns Hopkins CCP
Amina Lukanza: Founder of Toto Janjaz and Award-Winning Storyteller