Sessions at SXSW Interactive 2012 about Video and Social on Saturday 10th March

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• A Carlin Home Companion

  by Kelly Carlin

  Through storytelling, classic video footage, and family memorabilia, Kelly Carlin, the only child of iconoclastic comedian George Carlin, chronicles over forty years of her life with her famous father. Kelly, host of Waking from the American Dream podcast, author, and well respected storyteller, reveals what it was like to be swept up into the life and career of her father from his early days as a straight comic through his transformation into a counter culture hero and social commentator to the very last days of his life. Join us for this funny, poignant and honest look at the man who not only redefined 20th century comedy, but inspired generations of comedy fans with such classic routines as Hippie Dippie Weatherman, Class Clown, The Seven Dirty Words, A Place for Your Stuff, and Modern Man.

  "The journey to womanhood by a girl who happens to be George Carlin's daughter makes for a transcendent show that operates on all levels. It's revealing, moving, highly insightful and funny. Master George might have said: 'Maybe she's a little too damn honest.' But, all I know is, it's a wonder to see."

  -- Garry Shandling

  • Podcasting
  • Social
  • Storytelling
  • Video

  At 5:00pm to 6:30pm, Saturday 10th March

  In Ballroom G, Austin Convention Center

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• Let's Talk Video for Social Change

  by Mark Horvath and Matt Warren

  With great images, powerful music and rich, authentic stories, videos can influence real change in our world. The question that businesses and organizations have to ask is, "Which stories resonate with our audience," and, "How do you produce these stories with ever-decreasing budgets and impossible deadlines?" Mark Horvath started InvisiblePeople.tv 3 years ago with $45, a laptop, a small camera and an iPhone. Today, InvisiblePeople.tv is an internationally-recognized movement that's helping save lives. Matt Warren has produced & directed more than 250 hours of award-winning content for TV, web & events. For more than 8 years, Matt has helped Skip1.org, DIRECTV, Public Storage and Universal Studios Hollywood tell their story. This session is an open forum in which we share our experiences, strengths, failures, and victories. It’s the perfect place to make new friends, develop strategies, and get answers to help tame this rapidly changing form of communication.

  • Communication
  • Social
  • Stories
  • Video

  At 5:00pm to 6:00pm, Saturday 10th March

  In Room 8A, Austin Convention Center