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In this session...

For almost 20 years, Participant, the pioneer of socially conscious storytelling, has partnered with key nonprofits and NGOs to drive real-world impact and awareness around today’s most vital issues through film and tv. This inspiring session with experts David Linde (CEO), Amanda Chen (SVP, Impact & Engagement) and director and producer Dawn Porter invites you to understand the process and the value of how the intersecting worlds of entertainment and social impact create change.

Using their upcoming film RADICAL as a touchpoint, the panel will explore the process by which Participant creates narrative, cultural and social change through storytelling, pushing for progress on crucial issues such as educational equity.

Participant is known for its groundbreaking content and partnerships with grassroots and national organizations: a network of trusted advisors committed to social change.

This inspiring session with David Linde (CEO), Amanda Chen (SVP, Impact & Engagement) and director and producer Dawn Porter will share how entertainment at the intersection of art and activism can catalyze the public to tackle the most pressing issues of our time. View Less

What You'll Learn from This Session...

  1. Storytelling is a tool through which audiences can be inspired to create change.
  2. Building empathy can lead to cultural and social change.
  3. Impact requires partnership: working with organizations and groups that have long been working on the ground is the strongest way to connect audiences to avenues for creating change.

Presented with


Speakers

Dawn Porter Director & Producer Trilogy Films
Amanda Chen SVP, Impact & Engagement Participant
David Linde CEO Participant

Event Details

Event Type Session