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Free Speech Week was just before the election, but Andrew and Jerry engage in a belated celebration.  Joined by Patrick Maines, former President and CEO of the Media Institute, they break down the importance of rights to free speech, the erosion of those rights over time, and the challenges to free speech in 2024 and beyond.  They talk about Patrick's career, the work of the Media Institute, and those who are championing free speech currently.After Patrick leaves, Andrew and Jerry talk a little more about the subject, and then turn to current events - talking about the nomination of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General (as well as other prominent Trump picks), the predictable caterwauling from the left and Never Trumpers, and why it's important for people to "keep their powder dry".

In this episode, we sit down with Diji Aderogba, a pioneering Nigerian filmmaker known for his powerful, thought-provoking narratives. Since his filmmaking journey began in 2016, after graduating from the Mainframe Film and Media Institute, Diji has been dedicated to bringing social consciousness to the big screen. Under the mentorship of African cinema legend Tunde Kelani, Diji learned that film is more than just entertainment—it's a mirror reflecting society's struggles and strengths. His breakout documentary 'Hidden Euphoria', which was nominated for an AMVCA award in 2020, captures the often-unseen resilience of Nigeria's Makoko community. This film marked the beginning of Diji's mission to tell the stories that matter.Diji's storytelling prowess continued to blossom in 2021 with the release of 'About a Boy', his debut feature film that won the Audience Choice Award at Nollywood Week in Paris. In this psychological thriller, Diji explores complex human emotions and mental health—a theme that resonates deeply with audiences who seek connection and understanding through cinema. For Diji, 'About a Boy' is a journey into the minds of people who battle inner turmoil, and his hope is that viewers come away feeling seen and perhaps even inspired to seek healing. He shares with us the challenges and triumphs of bringing this story to life, alongside his passion for using film as a voice for the voiceless.Beyond film, Diji has embraced social media to amplify his work and connect with his audience. He's not only a storyteller but also a brand influencer, blending his skills in street photography and digital marketing. His collaboration with Infinix, a popular smartphone brand, started from a simple tweet expressing his interest in working with a mobile phone company. A few retweets later, Diji had his partnership with Infinix, showcasing his keen eye for visual art in a way that bridges film and digital media. We delve into how he uses his platform to not just promote his work but also to inspire other young creatives who may be looking for unconventional ways to share their art.In our conversation, Diji reflects on the importance of his roots in Abeokuta, his artistic influences from childhood, and the role of culture in his work. His recent web series, *When Are We Getting Married?*, produced by #Filmtrybe, delves into modern relationships, sparking debates around marriage, partnership, and compromise. Diji shares the excitement of collaborating with writer Ife Olujuyigbe, whose script brings relatable, raw conversations to life on screen. Together, they've created a show that encourages viewers to question their own beliefs and societal norms. Join us as we explore Diji's journey, his vision, and the power of conscious filmmaking in today's world.Support the showVisual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante

In Botswana, the chairperson of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) is calling on journalists and media houses to uphold the highest ethics to ensure citizens get accurate information during the coming elections. This comes as voters go to the polls in a national election on Wednesday (Oct 30). Incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi of the governing Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is seeking a second and final term. MISA Chairperson Thomas Nkhoma tells VOA's Peter Clottey that journalists should be mindful of their duty to uphold the core values of journalism - truth, accuracy, fairness and independence

Social media means that lies and fake news can spread faster, inflame tensions, and serve the interests of the powerful. So the work that African journalists do - reporting facts and telling the truth - is more important than ever.Jeremias Langa is president of the Mozambican chapter of the press freedom association, Media Institute of Southern Africa.Rodriguez Katsuva is the co-founder of Congo Check, the first news website in the Democratic Republic of Congo that verifies news stories and flags up fake news.Carl Odera is an experienced Kenyan journalist who has reported from all over the continent including South Sudan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Serge Bakalian, Executive Director of the Arab Film and Media Institute, and Managing Director Maya Labban present the 28th Arab Film Festival. The festival opens on Thursday, October 24th at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The festival will feature the documentary film "Life is Beautiful: A Letter to Gaza" by Palestinian filmmaker Mohamed Jabaly, and special guests, such as Alana Hadid, LIunr, and MC Abdul.

Allyson Gunsallus is a mom and climber who is directing and producing a film series called Hand Holds: Climbing After Parenthood with the aim of benefitting parental and maternal wellness in the community.  Currently shooting, with plans to release in spring 2025, this free-to-watch series will feature interviews with well-known climbers to uncover how families address logistical challenges, issues like postpartum recovery, and more – topics rarely explored in climbing media. Learn more about Hand Holds. Support the project through Seed & Spark. Support the project through The Gotham Film & Media Institute. _________________________

This week: Chip Giller and Amy Seidenwurm of AGOG: The Immersive Media Institute a new organization whose mission is to helping creators and nonprofit leaders harness the power of extended reality (XR) to imagine a better future for all.Then we pivot from XR to IRL as Adipat Virdi, the creator of I AM OTHER — which is headed to the Edinburgh Fringe this August and has a two night stand in Canterbury this month — June 20th & 21st at the Gulbenkian Arts Center — to talk about the piece: An immersive family drama, about an older relative's act of aggression towards a biracial child, that actively investigates white privilege, judgement, identity and bias.SHOW NOTESAGOG: The Immersive Media InstituteAward Winning ‘Body of Mine' Drops On Meta VR PlatformsI AM OTHER I AM OTHER CanterburyI AM OTHER Edinburgh Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gotham Film & Media Institute tarafından 1991 yılından beri dağıtılan Gotham Ödülleri, sahiplerini buldu. Drama dizisi Mr. and Mrs. Smith, komedi dizisi Colin from Accounts ve mini-dizi Baby Reindeer, kendi kategorilerinin en iyileri seçildi. Bu bölüm Disney+ hakkında reklam içermektedir. Saygın bir Jedi Ustası ile geçmişinden gelen tehlikeli bir savaşçının karşı karşıya geldiği şok edici bir suç çılgınlığını ekrana taşıyan Star Wars orijinal dizisi The Acolyte, ilk iki bölümün ardından her hafta yeni bölümleriyle sadece Disney+'ta. Aposto Gündem'e buradan ulaşabilirsiniz.

The Agog Immersive Media Institute officially launched today by Grist-founder Chip Giller and philanthropist / investor Wendy Schmit. They describe Agog as "a groundbreaking initiative at the intersection of technology, communications, and social impact. Agog, a philanthropic organization, will help creators and nonprofit leaders harness the power of extended reality (XR) technologies to spur positive social transformation, opening new avenues for empathy, understanding, and activism." I had a chance to get a bit more context on Agog from co-founder Giller as well as advisor / consultant Amy Seidenwurm, who ran Meta's VR for Good initiative for six years. We talk about their five main areas of focus that include social justice and equity, high-impact storytelling/world-building, research, education and outreach, and advocacy and policy. They've been operating in stealth for a number of months already having been involved in a number of projects, and I'm really quite excited to see how they can help fill in some of the gaps that are needed within the growing XR ecosystem as more and more non-profits and social change organizations start to wrap their minds around how to integrate immersive media within their missions. Be sure to check out the Agog.org website for more information, and check it out in the Quest browser to see the first WebXR and AR iterations for what they intend to develop into a fully-spatial brand. It's not launching with full iOS or visionOS support yet, and I am able to see the AR components on Android, but it isn't as fully interactive on Quest yet. Still early days for WebXR, but keep an eye on how they continue to develop their website with more immersive features. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Darren discussed these topics:The latest on the Israel-Hamas war.Hunter Biden defied a Congressional subpoena because he wanted to testify publicly while the House Republicans wanted him to testify behind closed doors.The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments that could affect the use of mifepristone in abortions.SCOTUS will also hear a case involving the use of the charge of "obstructing of an official proceeding" in the trials of January 6, 2021 defendants.Michigan prosecutors are starting preliminary hearings in the false electors scam perpetrated by the Republicans.The Ottawa County, Michigan Board of Commissioners have a new commissioner and she's everything that Ottawa Impact desires.Michigan Republican Party Chair Kristina Karamo may be removed from position by other Republicans accusing her of malfeasance.And the New York State Supreme Court ordered the state to draw new district maps. This could allow Democrats to retake control of the U.S. House.Hammer Time: Actor Robert DeNiro had scathing words for the Gotham Film and Media Institute and Apple after anti-Donald Trump comments were removed from a speech he gave. (He read the removed comments anyway.)

In conversation with Lekhetho Makhanya Ntsukunyane and Marystella Simiyu. In 2022, The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria undertook a research and advocacy project that assessed the status of digital rights in Southern Africa. Guided by the report titled The Digital Rights Landscape in Southern Africa, the Centre embarked on a training and capacity-building workshop to enhance awareness and interest in digital rights among parliamentarians. This podcast series features various stakeholders who share their expertise on thematic areas covered during the training. In this episode, Lekhetho Ntsukunyane and Marystella Simiyu discuss how freedom of expression is protected under the legal framework in Lesotho. Lekhetho explores the challenges faced by the Basotho people in exercising their freedom of expression. Amidst these difficulties, information disorder is polluting the information ecosystem. Lekhetho expands on the prevalence of information disorder in Lesotho and recommends right-based approaches to curb information disorder in the country. Lekhetho is a print journalist based in Maseru, Lesotho. He is currently the director at the Media Institute of Southern Africa – Lesotho Chapter (MISA Lesotho). He is a well-known investigative journalist, whose work has been published in South Africa with AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism, Daily Maverick, among others. In Lesotho, he has worked as a senior reporter with weekly national newspapers including Lesotho Times, Public Eye and Sunday Express. In 2016, Lekhetho co-founded the MNN Center for Investigative Journalism, together with two other investigative journalists in Maseru. Marystella Simiyu is a lawyer and a doctoral candidate at the University of Pretoria. She is also a Project Officer at the Expression, Information and Digital Rights Unit at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria. This conversation was recorded 20 July 2023. Music and news extracts: Inner Peace by Mike Chino https://soundcloud.com/mike-chinoCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/0nI6qJeqFcc  limitless https://stock.adobe.com/za/search/audio?k=452592386  

Ana Veciana-Suarez is the author of several books, including the historical novel Dulcinea, the young adult novel, Flight to Freedom, and a collection of essays, Birthday Parties in Heaven: Thoughts on Life, Love, Grief, and Other Matters of the Heart. A previous novel, The Chin Kiss King, was nominated for the prestigious IMPAC Award. In 2019 she won a Cintas Fellowship for Creative Writing for her novel-in-progress. Two of her nonfiction books about the Hispanic media were published by the The Media Institute, a think tank in Washington D.C. Her commentary has been included in several anthologies, and it also has appeared in Reader's Digest, O Magazine, Woman's Day, The Washington Post Magazine, Parenting, and Latina. A syndicated columnist for the Tribune Content Agency, she has worked at The Miami Herald, The Miami News, and The Palm Beach Post as education reporter, features writer, projects writer, and editor. As a journalist, Ana has received several awards for her commentary and feature writing. In addition to the Cintas, she has received a $5,000 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the state of Florida for fiction writing. Ana immigrated to Miami at the age of six and lives there with her husband, David Freundlich. She likes to say that her adult children have taught her immeasurable humility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Arab American Heritage Month, and to celebrate, we're going to be talking about the portrayal of Arab and Arab American characters in film. While many Arab characters in Hollywood still suffer from stereotyping or inaccuracies, many filmmakers in the Arab world are working to counteract that with their work. Joining us to discuss, and to provide a list of films to check out this month, is Yasmina Tawil, director of film programming at the Arab Film & Media Institute. Yasmina Recommends: "Amreeka" (2009) dir. Cherien Dabis - USA"Salt of this Sea" (2008) dir. Annemarie Jacir - Palestine"Caramel" (2007) dir. Nadine Labaki - Lebanon"West Beirut" (1998) dir. Ziad Doueriri - Lebanon"Yommedine" (2018) dir. Abu Bakr Shawky - Egypt"Barakah Meets Barakah" (2016) dir. Mahmoud Sabbagh - Saudi Arabia  

Kiran Maharaj is President and  Cofounder of the non-profits Media Institute of the Caribbean (MIC), and the Caribbean Investigative Journalism Network (www.cijn.org). She currently serves on the Advisory Council of the OAS Centre for Media Integrity in the Americas.   She is the senior vice president of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Managing Director of several successful radio stations including Heartbeat Radio 104.1FM which she founded as the world's first radio station for women.    Kiran Maharaj is on “Getting to the Top!” to share with us how she thrived by being a warrior and not a worrier and manifesting her future.

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"How do we create a better free speech culture? How do students learn things like the first amendment in school and in their peer groups? What if at sports events before we sing the National Anthem we recite the first amendment?" First amendment specialist Stuart Brotman joins the podcast, new book in hand. The book, called The First Amendment Lives On: Conversations Commemorating Hugh M. Hefner's Legacy of Enduring Free Speech and Free Press Values, is a series of interviews between Brotman and some of the leading free speech figures of the past half century. From Geoffrey R. Stone to Floyd Abrams to Nadine Strossen and others, Brotman paints a picture of some of the free speech pioneers of recent history. What is the state of free speech today? What is the difference between free speech in a legal sense and a culture of free speech? What are universities doing -- or not doing -- to protect that which we hold sacred? And what does the future hold, as we look to exercise the freedoms of the first amendment in new and robust ways? If you like what we do, please support the show. By making a one-time or recurring donation, you will contribute to us being able to present the highest quality substantive, long-form interviews with the world's most compelling people. Stuart N. Brotman is the inaugural Howard Distinguished Endowed Professor of Media Management and Law and Beaman Professor of Journalism and Electronic Media at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Brotman is an honorary adjunct professor at the Jindal Global Law School in India and an affiliated researcher at the Media Management Transformation Centre of the Jönköping International Business School in Sweden. He serves as an appointed arbitrator and mediator at the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, and as a Fellow of the Salzburg Global Seminar, where he was a Visiting Scholar in its Academy on Media and Global Change. He also is an Eisenhower Fellow. He currently serves on the editorial boards of the Federal Communications Law Journal, Journal of Information Policy and the Journal of Media Law and Ethics, as a director of the Telecommunications Policy Research Institute, and on the Future of Privacy Forum Advisory Board. He is the first Distinguished Fellow at The Media Institute, where he also serves on its First Amendment Council. At Harvard Law School, he was the first person ever appointed to teach telecommunications law and policy and its first Visiting Professor of Law and Research Fellow in Entertainment and Media Law. He also served as a faculty member at Harvard Law School's Institute for Global Law and Policy and the Harvard Business School Executive Education Program. He served as the first concurrent fellow in digital media at Harvard and MIT, at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society and the Program on Comparative Media Studies, respectively. He held a professorial-level faculty appointment in international telecommunications law and policy at Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. He also chaired both the International Communications Committee and the International Legal Education Committee of the American Bar Association's Section of International Law and Practice.

The first featured guest on today's edition of the AWF Union Podcast was Independent Media Institute contributing writer Jeff Bryant. He spoke about charter schools, accountability with school vouchers and the impact on public school funding. United Association Local 286 Business Manager Chap Thornton was also featured on the podcast today. He discussed the Austin Texas-based Local's growth over the last couple of years, their apprenticeship recruitment efforts, area projects and infrastructure improvements. 

One of the most difficult challenges in today's world - for both students and parents - is navigating social media. While social media can connect us like never before, it also comes with confusing challenges and has a significant impact on the mental and physical well-being as well as the identity formation of our students. Join Kristi, Matt, and Mike as they discuss partnering with parents and share some tools available to help students navigate social media in a positive way.For the full episode transcript, and more information about the guests and SFC visit: https://sfcs.net/https-sfcs-net-eagle-perspective-podcast-episode-20-social-media-institute-program/

The future of consumer and privacy protection may involve the broader concept of digital trust. Governments and companies both have a critical role to play—if they are willing. SPEAKERS Wayne Stacy, Stuart Brotman Wayne Stacy 00:00 Welcome, everyone to the Berkeley Center for Law and technologies expert series Podcast. I'm the Executive Director of BCLT, and your host, Wayne Stacy. Today, we have another discussion with Professor Stuart Brotman. If you recall, Professor Brotman is a professor of Media Management and Law at the University of Tennessee, and also a Distinguished Fellow at the Media Institute. Professor Brotman is pioneering a new model for addressing privacy issues, and addressing the international interaction between the privacy rules that are developing. So Stuart, we've talked about the world gravitating toward an enforcement model for privacy. That really is stick based in a way from an incentive model. That's carrot based. And then we've talked about the issues that arise from multi jurisdictional oversight of privacy here in the US. So kind of in light of what we've already discussed, what do you think's the single biggest unaddressed issue in digital privacy policy today? Stuart Brotman 01:05 Wayne, thanks for inviting me to be here today. So I think the probably biggest unaddressed issue, but one that I guess you could characterize as the forest instead of the trees, is the notion of digital trust. Ultimately, digital trust is the goal that I think digital privacy legislation or regulation is trying to achieve. But I think a lot of the discussion really focuses at the outset, on what are the regulatory or legislative approaches, as opposed to stepping back and looking at digital trust in a much more broad and holistic way. The other aspect that's interesting about digital trust, is that it's actually measurable. So we have a number of surveys that are being conducted by highly respected organizations, which help us track track perceptions of how consumers and users feel about the amount of trust they have for various digital services. So for example, Edelman, which is a worldwide public relations firm every year, they come out with a trust index. And that shows how various institutions including big tech is perceived by the public. And then also, the professional services firm KPMG, has conducted a series of war focused data privacy surveys that focus on this area of digital trust, I think net net, when you look at some of the surveys that are being done, you see that there is a large gap between the public terms of their perception of what they trust and how they trust. And obviously, on the other side, the commercial providers of digital services. So for example, the KPMG survey of 2020, which was the latest one, the majority of people in that survey, this trusted commercial provision of collection, storage and transmission of digital data. So we understand fundamentally, there is a trust problem. And when we talk about digital privacy, that tends to be ways that we try to address the problem. But I think the underlying issue really hasn't been focused on in the way that it should be. Wayne Stacy 03:43 We'll to start I want to take a step back, because if you read the the average newspaper, it seems that the term digital privacy and digital trust are the terms digital privacy and digital trust are, are used interchangeably. And I don't think that's necessarily the correct way the industry is using those terms. So can you explain a little bit about the difference between digital trust and digital privacy? Stuart Brotman 04:11 Well, I think digital trust, as I said, is really the broader term. And digital privacy

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It was a quick 9 holes that allowed Brooks Koepka to claim victory over "rival" Bryson DeChambeau on Friday, and hosts Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell break it all down, including the smack talk and changes Brooks jumps off another couple major victories (2:13). Across the pond, the European Tour has a new name, and thanks to a new COVID variant, a shortened tournament (10:41). This weekend is the Hero World Challenge, hosted by Tiger Woods, who is splashing back into the golf world and maybe making a return to the PGA Tour (12:59)? In Tuned In, Michael watched a 2019 movie that is NOT about a famous magician, and Alex is watching the Will Smith's latest acting turn in "King Richard" (17:08). Alex is recapping his adventures in LA-LA-Land and rubbing elbows with film stars and golf celebrities alike after a visit to the Mammoth Media Institute Open, where he chatted with the likes of Josh Cassaday, the Country Club Adjacent boys, and Tisha Alyn (20:20). College football rolls into the final conference weekend, and by Sunday we'll know whose getting into those coveted four CFB Playoff spots, but Alex and Michael are sure it'll still be the usual two in the National Championship Game (30:35). As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's all Thanksgiving dinner and the best food they put on the table last week. Oh, and it's raining latkes (34:35)! Listen + Love + Subscribe: http://bit.ly/3fdoQed  Part of the Morning Read Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3k0jSnk Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Have you listened to our new food podcast? https://bit.ly/3vrJvj9  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt 

Kendra Bracken-Ferguson is a digital marketer, brand architect, and entrepreneur. She's worked with companies such as Ralph Lauren, AT&T, Under Armour, Sally Beauty, helping them develop the next evolution of their digital media. In this episode, Kendra chats with Kia Brooks, the founder of the Gotham Film and Media Institute's Owning It program. They discuss Kendra's career path, including her experience, partnering with Halle Berry in 2020 to build the health and wellness company, rē•spin. You'll walk away with tactics to help you tell your brand story, and you'll learn Kendra's strategies for maintaining balance in her life as a busy entrepreneur.

Using Europe as the model, privacy regulations worldwide are taking a strong turn toward punishment-based regulatory models. But is that the way that American privacy laws should go? What about offering a little carrot instead of all stick? More on Stuart Brotman. SPEAKERS Wayne Stacy, Stuart Brotman Wayne Stacy 00:00 Welcome, everyone to the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology's Expert Series Podcast. I'm the Executive Director of BCLT, Wayne Stacy. Recently, there's been significant criticism of tech companies and a lot of call for government regulation, especially in the area of data privacy. Depending on who you ask, tech companies are either out of control, or they're being unfairly blamed for the behavior of their users. So the question is, where's tech policy going and what is a healthy way to analyze these options? To guide us through this important discussion today, we have one of the nation's leading experts on tech policy development. Stewart Brotman, He's professor of Media Management and law at the University of Tennessee, a Distinguished Fellow at the Media Institute, and not a prerequisite for being on the BCLT podcast, but definitely a nice add. He's a Berkeley Law grad. So Stewart, thank you for joining us. Stuart Brotman 01:00 Thanks, Wayne. It's a pleasure to be here. Wayne Stacy 01:03 Well, Stuart, I want to just start at the highest level possible. You know, a lot of times when we talk about tech policy and tech regulation, people just immediately jump into the minutiae. But at a 30,000 foot level, tell us how effective the tech industry has been in helping to shape the digital privacy policy at the national level? Stuart Brotman 01:26 Well, I think a lot of it has been reactive, it'd be somewhat critical, I would say. And this is not different than virtually every other industry that operates in Washington. Typically, it operates reflexively, meaning that it waits for Congress to take a lead in the area and then offer some pushback. I think the tech area is quite different, just because it's so dynamic. And developments happen so quickly, that Congress clearly is not in the position to have an overall framework for tech policy, and often it needs to be educated and guided by the industry first. So I think there needs to be a much better interplay if we wanted to think of it as being proactive versus reactive, I would say at the 30,000 foot level, my perception is that I think the tech policy area has been quite reactive. And certainly the industry has great lobbying resources. But I think most of them have been directed at how to react to specific developments as opposed to this much larger area. Here's why it's important from a political standpoint, as we all saw the election returns from this week, and where the tea leaves seem to be guiding us, and looks highly likely that we are going to not have a unified White House, House and Senate under democratic control, beginning in 2023. And obviously, 2022 is an election year. What that means is that I think many of the themes and perspectives can change quite dramatically. And if I were to have one 30 thousand foot recommendation for the tech policy community, it's to begin to think of strategic areas of development in the new Congress in the 118th Congress. At this point, I think it's safe to say there probably is not going to be any federal privacy legislation that will be enacted in the 117th Congress, and it doesn't look like the Biden administration is going to be pushing any specific legislation. So that means that we're going to be deferring this for at least another

The Rev. Dr. Thomas Kuster, director of the Christ in Media Institute at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota, joins Andy and Pastor Cleland to talk about the Gospel Outreach with Media Conference, the ideas and technology that have been presented at past conferences, how this information is useful for witness and outreach, and the lineup for this year's conference.  

INITIATION: Whiton University unravels the night a star-athlete is murdered, kicking off a spree of social media slayings that force students to uncover the truth behind the school's hidden secrets and the horrifying meaning of an exclamation point. John Berardo: Originally from Norman, Oklahoma, John always had an immense drive and the ability to expand his creative boundaries. Before starting the Cinema Production MFA program at USC, John received a BA from UCLA in Theatre directing and play writing with a minor in Film, Television, and Digital Media. In 2012 John directed short horror film, Dembanger, about the dangers of social media and has received positive reviews in the short festival circuit. Dembanger was part of the Media Institute for Social Change and is in development as a feature film (2019). In 2017 John directed a short film, Strings, produced by James Franco as part of feature anthology, The Labyrinth. After graduating USC, John co founded production company, Shatterproof Films. Shatterproof Films specializes in writing, directing, and producing virtual reality, documentaries, commercials, television and feature films. Find out more at https://wicked-horror-show.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/wicked-horror-show/fa5335dd-e780-42a5-ba74-28deccf9b4c3

Alliance for American Manufacturing Executive Director Scott Paul was the first featured guest on today's episode of AWF Union Podcast. He spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., how the pandemic exposed major issues in our supply chain management, manufacturing vaccines onshore and future infrastructure investments. Also featured on today's show was Independent Media Institute writer Steve Rosenfeld. Rosenfeld discussed voting legislation that appears to be rooted in voter suppression, how government officials use tough voting laws to stay in power and the proper auditing of elections. 

This week on the B@S, Stella Brown and Nick Wylie join Jesse and Brian to talk about Buddy — the new artist-run shop/gallery/venue at the Chicago Cultural Center that features works and products by more than 220 artists — and Co-Prosperity Catskill — the new exhibition space in the Hudson Valley. These two new projects from the Public Media Institute, whose many many include WLPN, Lumpen Magazine, Lumpen TV and the Co-Prosperity space in Bridgeport, extend the ever-shifting and growing publicnesses that amplify, support and nurture so many artists and thinkers in our city. We talk about the realms of the possible, the concept of the public and end up making an ad (-vertisement and -vocacy) for Chicago in many acts.  

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High Speed Rail Alliance Executive Director Rick Harnish was the first of three guests featured on AWF Union Podcast. Harnish spoke about what needs to be done in order for the United States to get their own high speed rail system. He said 20 percent new tracks and 80 percent updating current tracks to increase freight speeds and get freight off of the highways and back to trains.  Steve Rosenfeld with the Independent Media Institute spoke about legislation introduced by Republicans that would make obtaining a ballot and having it be delivered on time much more difficult. Rosenfeld also talked about H.R. 1. Joyce Goldstein with Joyce Goldstein & Associates wrapped up today's show by talking about the differences between an independent contractor and an employee and how these definitions are vital in determining if a worker is eligible for benefits.  

This week Rina talks with Yasmina Tawil of the Arab Film and Media Institute (arabfilminstitute.org)about how much WW84 totally sucks, whether or not cheetah morph suits are for sex stuff, and GOP sleepovers. Rina also has tech issues. Show links: https://arabfilminstitute.org/blog/ https://www.habibicollective.com/

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Thomas Kuster, director of the Christ in Media Institute at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Gospel Outreach with Media Conference, the ideas and technology that have be presented at past conferences, how this information is incredibly useful for today's church, and the lineup for this year's conference. Learn more about the Christ in Media Institute at blc.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/christ-in-media-institute and the exclusively online 2020 Gospel Outreach with Media Conference at gowm.org.

Deputy Director of the Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Trades Labor Management Cooperative Trust Gina Walsh returned to the podcast to speak about the upcoming virtual Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference. She also spoke about her background in the trades, how she worked her way up the ranks to the position she is in today and getting more women involved in the trades.Andrew Tinkham with the Ohio Consumers Counsel spoke on the podcast today about controversy surrounding Ohio House Bill 6, reviving Ohio House Bill 738 and other energy related issues.The final guest on this episode of AWF Union Podcast was Voting Booth Chief Correspondent and Senior Writing Fellow Steve Rosenfeld with the Independent Media Institute. Rosenfeld  discussed the upcoming election, voting rights and how technology is changing the politics and the party system.

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Sarah the Co-Founder and Lead Instructor JB Media Institute of tells you how to build digital partnerships. You can check her out at https://www.SarahBenoit.com/

Kiran Maharaj is the Managing Director of Caribbean Lifestyle Communications Media Network. She’s also the Co-Founder/Director - Caribbean Investigative Journalism Network and President - Media Institute of the Caribbean.In this episode I talk with Kiran about the little discussed issue of radicalization in the Caribbean. As well as the new podcast on the same topic called Radicalization in the Caribbean Phantom or Fact. We also discuss the role of Investigative Journalism in the Caribbean.CIJN - Website | Twitter | FacebookShop Carry On FriendsOn Social @carryonfriends - Twitter | Instagram | FacebookEnjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. A Breadfruit Media Production: Twitter |InstagramSupport the show (http://glow.fm/carryonfriends)

With 2000 shows and counting, more than a million audiences engaged, 25000 families entertained over 14 years of swashbuckling experience, Riaz Basha is well-known celebrity anchor in show business. He won the Best Anchor - Gold at the EEMAX Spotlight Awards 2018. An integral part of team.i - The Entertainment and Media Institute he conducts Masterclass for our students where he shares his insights, and career tips for the future event managers in the School. This is our first podcast at team.i and what a way to get started!

Rev. Dr. Tom Kuster, Christ in Media Institute was preacher for this service. Hebrews 13: 8 & 9a: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines.

Dr. Robert Mark Carpenter Director at USC Media Institute for Social Change is interviewed in this episode. Dr. Carpenter is an award winning writer-director, executive producer, actor, creative entrepreneur, and university leader. He currently directs the Emmy Award-winning USC Media Institute for Social Change, and has worked on over 30 film and television projects with major studios. Follow Adam on Instagram at Ask Adam Torres for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to become a featured co-author in one of Adam's upcoming books: https://www.moneymatterstoptips.com/coauthor --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneymatters/support

In this episode, the panelists interview local social media expert Sarah Benoit. Sarah is president of Creative Original, Inc and also co-founder and lead instructor of the JB Media Institute, a digital marketing educational program that provides classes and consulting. Sarah is a speaker, trainer, and consultant specializing in SEO, social media, media relations, and advertising.

Rev. Dr. Thomas Kuster, Director of the Christ in Media Institute at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Christ in Media Institute, how the first article gifts of technology and media being used and misused today, and the exciting new projects happening through the Christ in Media Institute, including the upcoming annual Gospel Outreach with Media Conference. Learn more at christinmedia.org and find archived sessions from the Gospel Outreach with Media Conference at gowm.org.

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Rev. Dr. Tom Kuster, Christ in Media Institute was preacher for this service. Philippians 1: 3-6: I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

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NPHH S6E10: Kris Anderson by Media Institute for Social Change

NPHH S6E9: Surg+Restore by Media Institute for Social Change

NPHH S6E8: NW Documentary by Media Institute for Social Change

NPHH S6E7: Street Roots by Media Institute for Social Change

NPHH S6E6: Latino Network (rebroadcast) by Media Institute for Social Change

NPHH S6E5: Wild Salmon Center by Media Institute for Social Change

NPHH S6E4: Forest Park Conservancy by Media Institute for Social Change

NPHH: S1E3: 1000 Friends of Oregon by Media Institute for Social Change

NPHH S6E1: Oregon Doc Camp by Media Institute for Social Change

NPHH S5E31: Friends of the Columbia Gorge by Media Institute for Social Change

NPHH: S5E30 White Bird by Media Institute for Social Change

Ms. Kiran Maharaj is the President of the Media Institute of the Caribbean and Vice President of the Trinidad and Tobago Publishers and Broadcasters Association. During her presentation, titled Fake news and the future of Journalism: Looking through the Caribbean window, Ms. Maharaj shares insights on the challenges the new media ecosystem poses for traditional journalism in the Caribbean. The presentation also addresses innovative responses to deal with the fake news phenomenon, proposing the adoption of an approach of “creative disruption” in communications and media. This presentation was recorded during the 14th Plenary Assembly of ParlAmericas: Parliamentary Actions to Promote Responsible Political Discourse, held in Medellin, Colombia, on November 16 and 17 of 2017.

NPH S5E04: Agnes Zach of WVDO and Laura Tokarski of Trash for Peace by Media Institute for Social Change

NPH S5E02: Chris Coleman of Portland Center Stage by Media Institute for Social Change

NPH S5E01: Dave Lowe from the Rebuilding Center by Media Institute for Social Change

NPH S5E03: Carol Tatch of the MRG Foundation and author Valaida Fullwood by Media Institute for Social Change

Dr. Stuart Brotman discusses Free Speech: Ten Principles for a Connected World by Timothy Garton Ash in this episode of Books Sandwiched In. Ash offers a deeper understanding of issues such as corporate control of communication, influence of money, role of whistle blowers, possible threats to national security, and more.  "Today, there is a great power struggle over the shape, terms and limits of global freedom of expression that is raging around us—both inside the smartphones in our pockets and inside our heads," Brotman said. Dr. Brotman is Distinguished Endowed Professor in the School of Journalism and Electronic Media at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He also serves as a Nonresident Senior Fellow in the Center for Technology Innovation at The Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, and on the Global Internet Freedom Advisory Council of The Media Institute.

Discover Best Practices to Managing Large Exhibit Projects This is an incredible episode with John I. Taylor, Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications at LG Electronics USA, Inc. John is the most senior PR, government affairs, and industry relations executive for LG Electronics, USA.    In his three decades of experience, John has been an active participant in the Consumer Technology Association, and has attended  48 CES shows!  You are going to hear not only insights of how the show has evolved over the past 36 year but also what LG Electronics does to deliver an incredible experience for attendees. Taylor shares insights into the  incredible technology released by LG Electronics at the CES show including The LG SIGNATURE OLED TV W features a "Wallpaper" design so impossibly thin and light that it attaches to the wall, while delivering unbelievable color and contrast, plus active HDR with 4K resolution.  Imagine what you can do in your exhibit with this technology! Four Key Ideas Shared in This Episode: What it’s like to have 148,000 people visit your booth and how to conduct business when it is incredibly crowded with government officials and Hollywood executives How to manage global teams in different time zones Strategies to stay on track with goals and objectives Why mentoring is a great way to give back and pay it forward. Show Notes: 00:28 – Natalie welcomes John I. Taylor to the show. 01:46 – In 36 years at CES, John has seen the event evolve significantly 02:01 – The evolution of CES reflects the evolution of the consumer technology industry 02:13 – CES has been the industry's launch pad for new technology 02:34 – Taylor talks about how other industries have arrived to the                       show including automotive 03:27 – Discussion about the challenge for smaller exhibitors is                          attracting the right visitors to their booth 03:56 – Crowd control needs careful planning and John and his team                   ensure the right people from LG are always there 04:13 – Every year, LG has new technologies that attract attendees– this year they had the LG OLED Tunnel 04:47 – They had over 148,000 people go inside their tunnel 05:29 – LG is proud of the CES 2017 results including Best in Innovation Award for their OLED Wallpaper as thin as a pen and mounts with magnets 05:37 – John lists the new LG devices displayed at CES 2017 06:09 – LG won about 120 awards from the show 06:55 – The process started early in fall of 2016 planning for the show 07:20 – They embargoed the announcement for LG Series OLED W7 Wallpaper until their press conference the day before the event 07:48 – They also made sure their digital marketing team was integrated from the beginning as the CES planning took place 08:26 – How post-show promotions are done 09:18 – How they did crowd control in the OLED Tunnel 09:26 – Meetings and tours in the booth were pre-scheduled 09:31 – John conducted a lot of the VIP tours himself 09:51 – “It’s important to plan ahead...and also important to tailor the message to the audience” 10:39 – CES is the epicenter of all things consumer technology related and policy makers are known to attend these events 11:21 – CES becomes a wonderful opportunity for exhibitors to be top of mind among policy makers and consumers 12:00 – The volume of attendees and overall show was so crowded it made it difficult for 1 on 1 meetings. 12:36 – John’s fondest memories from CES are really around the excitement of launching new technologies 12:59 – LG had 2,000 badges for the show 13:23 – Because the show is in the US, people from LG USA takes a huge part in planning but it’s still a collaborative effort from across the world 13:43 – LG’s planning for CES 2018 has already started 14:09 – John reiterates the importance of having a clear alignment on the objectives 14:47 – John and his team do a lot of meetings to plan 15:17 – They have just completed their post-show review and results summary for CES 2017 16:39 – In previous years, John has been given the chance to be a mentor to smaller companies 17:26 – John suggests visiting CES as an attendee first before becoming an exhibitor if you are a smaller company to become familiar with the show and all it has to offer. 18:03 – “There’s a place for anybody and everybody in the consumer tech space” 18:26 – The best part of CES for John is being with his colleagues (even if they are competitors) 19:02 – John tries to spend the last day of the show checking out other booths 19:54 – Over the years, CES has been the catalyst of ‘connected homes’ 21:37 – Earlier in John’s career, he had back to back all-nighters 21:50 – Now, the LG staff schedules are done in shifts to help reduce fatigue 21:59 – Key survival tips-always have hand sanitizers at your booth and wear comfortable shoes 22:10 – Take breaks every couple of hours 22:21 – Try to force yourself to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep and take a break after the show 23:41 – John and his team use the LG G-Pad to communicate and to brief people for the show 24:58 – John has been reading several books at a time like The Wright Brothers, Destiny and Power, American Lion, and Seoul Man 26:02 – Natalie thanks John for today’s episode 26:35 – Check out LG Electronics Resources Mentioned: CES (Consumer Electronic Show) – The largest North American Show Consumer Technology Association – The technology association where John has been active for over 3 decades The Wright Brothers, Destiny and Power, American Lion, and Seoul Man – Books John are currently reading John Taylor: As the Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications for LG Electronics USA since 2000, Taylor represents the company before the U.S. government and in industry organizations. He is the chief media spokesman and public relations strategist for LG in the United States and leads LG’s U.S. Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability initiatives. Active for three decades in the Consumer Technology Association, Taylor is Chairman of the CTA 4K Ultra HD Communications Working Group, Vice Chairman of the CTA Video Division Board and a member of the CTA Foundation’s Executive Committee. He is a long-time member of the CTA Government Affairs Council, the judging committee for the Consumer Technology Hall of Fame and the Editorial Advisory Board for CTA’s i3 magazine. Other CTA experience includes serving two terms as Chairman of the CTA Communications Committee (in the 1990s and 2010s), as past Chairman of the Video Division, ex-Chairman of the HDTV Promotion Committee and former member of the CTA Board of Industry Leaders. He is a charter member of CTA’s Academy of Digital TV Pioneers and earned its highest honor, the Industry Leadership Award. A key player in digital television since 1988, Taylor currently serves as Communications Chairman of the Advanced Television Systems Committee, the industry group developing next-generation TV standards. He also serves on the boards of trustees of The Media Institute and the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation. Previously, he was Public Relations Chairman of the Digital HDTV Grand Alliance in the 1990s and co-founded the Digital TV Transition Coalition in the 2000s. He was a founder and former Chairman of the Plasma Display Coalition, and also formerly served on the boards of directors the ATSC Forum, the Museum of Broadcast Communications and Better Business Bureau. Taylor also represents LG Electronics USA on the Board of Directors of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers and on the AHAM Major Appliance division board. Currently AHAM Vice Chairman, he serves on the board’s Executive Committee and also chairs the AHAM Major Appliance Division Government Relations Committee. He received the AHAM Distinguished Service Award and was inducted into the Dealerscope Hall of Fame in 2015. About LG Electronics USA LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force and technology leader in home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile communications. LG Electronics, a proud 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, sells a range of stylish and innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, mobile phones, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LG’s “Life’s Good” marketing theme. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit www.LG.com.   Visit The Rock Your Trade Show LinkedIn Group to share ideas and be part of the community. 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NPH S4E21: Nikki and Brian Weaver of Portland Playhouse and Bianca McCarthy of ECHO Theatre by Media Institute for Social Change

A newspaper editor is recovering from surgery after being nearly assassinated in Lesotho for an article he published about a high profile army commander. Meanwhile in South Africa, journalists claim victory in their censorship row with the state broadcaster, the SABC.   The truth is mightier than the guns of darkness, a top rights group has hit out in condemning an assassination attempt on the editor of the Lesotho Times and Sunday Express. Lloyd Mutungamiri was attacked by two unknown gunmen on 9 July, in apparent retaliation for his article about an alleged exit package for the country’s army commander, Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli. His shooting came after a tough week for him and his company. Earlier he and his colleague, Keiso Mohloboli were arrested by police and urged to reveal their sources. Mohloboli has now fled Lesotho and gone into exile. "This is a matter that we urge our government to investigate thoroughly," Tsebo Matsasa, the director of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) in Lesotho told RFI. "In the absence of an investigation, there's a lot of uncertainty in our country, especially among media practitioners.” Those practicing the art of irreverence are the most worried, which happens to be the case of the Lesotho Times. For years, the independent paper has openly criticized the government and army, but now its irreverent tone is under scrutiny. "When you get to the point of assassination it says that you've rattled the bars a little too much," William Bird, the director of the NGO, Media Monitoring Africa, told RFI on the phone from South Africa. It rattled the US State Department, which issued a sharp warning to the Lesotho government to refrain from intimidation. The country's laws however make that difficult. Colonial hangover "One of the things common to the Southern African region is that despite many countries having legitimate and democratic governments coming into place as they acquired independence at various times, what is common among most of them is that they've retained former colonial laws," explains Bird. "So what we're dealing with very often are still colonial hangovers." The CEO of the Lesotho Times, Basildon Peta, would know a thing or two about headaches. He's been charged with criminal defamation andcrimen injuria because of a column he wrote. "These laws were last used in 1912!" says Tsebo Matsasa. "When it comes to a charge like crimen injuria [committing a crime], the challenge we have is that we don't establish the nature of the charge." "And it's clear why, criminal defamation is a useful tool to keep people in check,” says Bird. He welcomes recent moves by the ruling ANC party to remove criminal defamation from South Africa’s laws. "We're making slow progress, but it always seems like it's two steps forward, and sometimes three steps back."  Censorship This frustration is equally felt among journalists in South Africa. Eight employees of the South African Broadcasting Corporation, SABC, have been engaged in a long-standing dispute with their corporation over a controversial decision to ban footage of violent protests. "Our Chief Operating Officer [Hlaudi Motsoeneng] began issuing verbal orders, and one of them was that we're not allowed to report negatively on president Zuma anymore,” Suna Venter, a senior producer at SABC told RFI. Venter and seven of her colleagues were sacked for not towing the line. But she says that self-censorship would have been counter-productive: "When 21 million people rely on the SABC exclusively for their news, if you censor that, you're in big trouble. And if you censor that with one week to go before the elections, you're in even deeper trouble." On Wednesday, SABC dropped its appeal against a Labour court forcing it to take back Venter and her colleagues, meaning they should be available to cover the 3 August elections.

Many job seekers are interested in a nonprofit career as a vehicle for rewarding, socially-impactful work. But landing a nonprofit job isn’t easy. Competition is fierce – particularly for the most desirable positions. And the nonprofit sector itself is sometimes quite insular, with the the most plum jobs going to well-connected candidates. Finding a nonprofit job requires a strategic approach, solid networking, and a clear understanding of what you have to offer social impact organizations. On February 28, 2016 Mac Prichard, founder and publisher of Mac’s List, explored these issues on the Non Profit Hour, a radio program produced by the Portland-based Media Institute for Social Change. Mac discussed the history of Mac’s List, the unique challenges of finding rewarding work, and his own experience as a job seeker. He also shared some of his favorite work-themed music. (Spoiler alert: Mac loves Dolly Parton!) In this bonus episode you will learn: Why connection is the key – organizations hire candidates they know trust How to recognize and communicate the value of what you have to offer others Why online job boards are only a small part of the job hunt How hiring is a two way street – for the potential employee and the employer Thank you for listening to Find Your Dream Job. If you like this show, please help us by rating and reviewing our podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your support! Opening and closing music for Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, www.freddytrujillo.com.

NPH S3E11: Mac Prichard of Mac's List, Rebecca Burrell - Skidmore Prize winner for Right Brain by Media Institute for Social Change

NPH S3E10: Wayne Miya and Kristin Riley of Our House in honor of World Aids Day - Dec 1 by Media Institute for Social Change

At the Media Institute for Social Change's 3rd Annual Gather Event, Phil Busse conducted our first live recorded interview with Kim Ervin, Senior Social Media Strategist for Pyramid Communications. Also in celebration of the show's 2nd year we look back at our first ever interview: Phil and original host Jenny Logan talk to OPAL Environmental Justice.

At the Media Institute for Social Change's 3rd Annual Gather Event, Phil Busse conducted our first live recorded interview with Kim Ervin, Senior Social Media Strategist for Pyramid Communications. Also in celebration of the show's 2nd year we look back at our first ever interview: Phil and original host Jenny Logan talk to OPAL Environmental Justice.

On 15th May 5:30-8:30pm Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St, Carlton, The Trade Union movement signs a Memorandum of Understanding with West Papuan Independence movement as both major political parties continue to refuse to acknowledge the Federal republic of West Papua.www.anarchistmedia.org

 Jim Owen created the Center for Cowboy Ethics and Leadership...The Try.  Allen Zasadny builds and tunes professional quality air rifles. (319-334-7261)   Remember the Lewis and Clark Girandoni air rifle conversation?    Dennis Haislip and the Blue Collar Opry has a new song.  A Hero's Welcome Home. Matt Philbin, managing editor for the Culture and Media Institute say MSM compares limiting government to the Constitution to the old Confederacy...as a tactic.  Gretchen Tegeler heads the Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa.  How taxpayers can defend themselves.  An upcoming training seminar for taxpayers.

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I talk with Soheil Rezayazdi.His career arc is wildly unique – Iran to the University of Iowa to New York City, where he now serves as the Nonfiction Programs Manager at The Gotham Film & Media Institute. We talk about the Documentary Development Initiative (DDI) – applications are due August 31st -- Iranian films, the three programs he manages at the Gotham, the state of BIPOC and LGBTQ emerging filmmaker programs, and where he'd like to see his initiatives go in the future.Soheil's journey and his role at the Gotham as a driver of what films get made and more importantly, who makes them -- stands as a very welcome trend for independent film. Links Discussed In The Podcast:Documentary Development Initiative (https://thegotham.org/documentary-development-initiative/)Firehouse Cinema (https://www.dctvny.org/s/firehousecinema)The cover art depicts a generative AI image based on a description of the film or career highlights. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/donations