With today’s changing world and the shifting landscape of entertainment, executives from various industry organizations (that are known for championing diversity, impact, & belonging) come together to discuss ways to support filmmakers, movies, and artists during these turbulent times. Please join us as the panelists reveal insight into how filmmakers can navigate the current landscape of entertainment to continue to tell stories that promote representation and champion inclusion. These changemakers will also discuss the power of and the continued goal of bringing people together from all walks of life to celebrate inclusion and art despite living in a divided world.
Moderator: Larry Laboe (Co-Founder, New Filmmakers Los Angeles/NFMLA)
Speakers:
- Heather Mason (Founder & CEO, The Impact Lounge)
- Bing Chen (Co-Founder, Gold House)
- Maylen Calienes (Founder, Latino Filmmakers Network/LFN)
- Moi Santos (Manager – Equity, Impact & Belonging Program at Sundance Institute)
- Jenny Halper (EVP at Maven Screen Media, EP of Sundance film The Kindergarten Teacher)
- Sola Fasehun (Founder, Diversity & Inclusion Film Festival/DIFF)