Sessions at SXSW Interactive 2012 about Documentary and Film Making and Activism and Social Media

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Friday 9th March 2012

• Social Change, Social Media & Social Filmmaking

  by Dorothy Engelman, Meghan Warby, Rob Dyer and Sherien Barsoum

  Bringing together top filmmakers, change agents & digital communicators, this panel will share practical tips, tools & tactics for activists, non-profit pros, volunteers & creatives to affect social change through documentary-style online video.

  As online video consumption increases dramatically, your organization or cause should be developing long-term or campaign-focused strategies for film. Whether you intend to raise awareness or funds, using video efficiently & effectively could be the key to inspiring action.

  This panel includes new media pioneer Dorothy Engelman, who specializes in creating content for non-profits & founder of Get Involved, a network for volunteers; Rob Dyer, founder of Skate4Cancer & star of multiple engaging online videos & short docs; & Sherien Barsoum, former social worker & documentarian behind ‘Colour Me’

  • Activism
  • Documentary
  • Film Making
  • Social Media

  At 2:00pm to 3:00pm, Friday 9th March

  In Room 9ABC, Austin Convention Center

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