Lights, Camera, Climate Action! Planet Media Pitch Fest
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Storytelling, music, animation, and podcasts! Watch the magic of innovative content being born as creatives pitch their ideas to a panel of Planet Media judges, each hoping to launch short-form content aimed at helping kids understand climate change.
Speakers
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Nile RodgersMusician -
Nak ChoiCreative Director, PARK STAR MEDIA -
Nicholas DanziArt Director, WHRO Public Media -
Ken NishimotoAnimator -
Robert LeDouxSongwriter and Music Producer
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Meredith Halpern-RanzerCEO, Tinkercast -
Erica RabnerKids Media Creator -
Jose MoreyCEO, Ad Astra Media
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Laura SchifterSenior Fellow, This Is Planet Ed, Aspen Institute -
Young ParkKids Content Creator -
Bill NyeScience educator -
Katharine HayhoeClimate Scientist; Chief Scientist, The Nature Conservancy; Distinguis... -
Gary KnellSenior Advisor, Boston Consulting Group -
Lindsey OwenKids TV Writer -
Mindy ThomasChief Creative Officer, Tinkercast -
Anthony FrasierCEO, ABF Creative -
Livia BeasleyOwner, Pixel and Pebble
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