Stories To Save The World webinar is brought to you by Futerra Solutions Union, an independent non-profit who uses the power of culture to flip the narrative of climate change from problems to solutions. Presented by climate storytelling expert Solitaire Townsend with social media guru Jaya Adapa, this webinar will share tools, new insights and stories to save the world. Can we think about audiences differently? Is there a better creative proposition? What’s the alternative to apocalypse narratives? How can character and worldbuilding play a part? Do parables count? In our time together, we will cover the bases of climate storytelling, marry the logic of climate science with the magic of storytelling and talk about what’s next. Get your questions ready for our experts!

AN INTERGUILD & Unions DISCUSSION WITH LEADERS OF Producers Guild of America • IATSE Local 600 • Directors Guild of America IATSE Local 728 • Art Directors Guild Local 800 Unions and Guilds are working together to create a culture of sustainability on film & tv productions. Join us for an inter-departmental conversation to learn how creatives and crew are rallying around Clean Energy, Climate Storytelling, and Circularity, Materials & Waste reduction.

Most media professionals’ jobs are to develop worlds–whether that’s building a set for a location they’ve never seen or creating a completely new universe many years from now. While there’s magic in generating from scratch, there’s so much we can glean from current technology and data that is making scientific predictions for future versions of our world. This workshop will allow writers, executives and producers, visual artists, and more, to combine the future visions they dream of with the scientific facts they’ve learned to generate a joyful reimagining of the near-future.

We kick off the closing of the summit with a visionary keynote event. Esteemed speakers will take the stage for brief, impactful talks, sharing their visions for the future. Their perspectives will strengthen community ties, ignite our collective imagination, and inspire us to commit to a bold new path forward where culture makers leverage their expertise and platforms to advance values-based storytelling.

From photographs that move literal oceans to social media campaigns that activate millions–this panel examines unconventional actions that challenge traditional approaches to social impact and inspire bigger thinking on what is possible with climate campaigns.

The world premiere of the animated short film, ASALI, which follows a colorful group of pollinators and an environmental scientist as they unravel a trail of secrets to discover if they can save their home from a monstrous and deadly force. After screening the film (runtime: 20 minutes), filmmaker Maya Penn will moderate a Q+A with the cast and crew.

How are leaders across the media landscape transforming their industries to meet the moment? Join us for a deep dive into the state of the media and entertainment industry, where leaders converge to share strategies for meaningful change. Gain invaluable insights into industry dynamics, cultural transformations, and evolving consumer behaviors driving sustainability.

Academy members in conversation about the importance of integrating sustainable practices into their work.