Filmmakers discuss using their art to create social change.

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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.

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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