Past Event

Short Films for Social Change

Tuesday, April 21

We’re excited to showcase several powerful short films that are reshaping narratives around today’s pressing issues — and explore why film and visual media is such an effective force for supercharging social change.

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This registration is for the lunch networking and discussions at Branca Restaurant. Please be sure to register for the screening HERE. You can come to one or the other. Or both!

Please note that as part of our commitment to sustainability and the desire to not waste food, we will be ordering based on your RSVP, so we look forward to your attendance. If your plans change, please be sure to let us know, so that we can accommodate this in our plans.

A range of great conversations is coming soon — and we’re kicking things off with one we’re excited to share below

Who Gets to Tell the Story? Films & Lessons from a Global Endeavor on Proximate Filmmaking featuring Gabriel Diamond

Skoll Video Producer Gabriel Diamond will share short films and key takeaways from the Video Consortium’s Solutions Storytelling Project. The conversation highlights how the philanthropy and NGO sector can collaborate more deeply with local filmmakers—centering lived experience to tell more authentic, effective stories of change beyond the classic “About Us” non profit promotional film.

Sessions

Tuesday, April 21
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Tuesday, April 21

Who Gets to Tell the Story? Films & Lessons from a Global Endeavor on Proximate Filmmaking featuring Gabriel Diamond

This session explores how partnering with local filmmakers can lead to more authentic, impactful storytelling, with Gabriel Diamond sharing lessons from global projects that center lived experience over traditional nonprofit narratives.

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Tuesday, April 21

Entertaining Change: Storytelling, AI and Social Impact at Scale

This panel explores how storytelling and emerging AI tools can work together to map cultural narratives, identify opportunities for impact, and help creators and researchers drive positive social change at scale.

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Tuesday, April 21

Voice Over Visibility: Putting people before narrative, and care before capture

This session explores how The Audacious Project supports bold, people-centered solutions, highlighting the importance of ethical storytelling, care, and collaboration in driving lasting systemic impact.

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