Filmmakers discuss using their art to create social change.
Key Insights
  • Activism isn't only about being on the picket line; create work to engage and catalyze change around issues that matter to you.
  • Effect change by using your art to tell stories that confront issues important to you.
  • Your contributions and commitment to change can pave the road to positive impact.

Silas Howard
Writer, Director
Silas Howard is an award-winning writer/director focused on telling honest, boundary-shattering stories featuring groundbreaking characters. more...
Laura Nix
Director
Laura Nix recently directed INVENTING TOMORROW (Sundance US Documentary Competition, CPH:DOX 2018), and was named a Chicken & Egg Breakthrough Filmmaker, a prestigious award given to experienced US-based women filmmakers. more...
Reinaldo Marcus Green
Writer, Director, Producer
Reinaldo Marcus Green is a writer, director, and producer. His first feature, MONSTERS AND MEN had its world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The film received a Special Jury Prize for Outstanding First Feature. Reinaldo directed the first three episodes of the NETFLIX series, TOP BOY executive produced by Drake and SpringHill Entertainment. more...
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