Laughter is a universal language. Globally, comedy can be a powerful voice for change: speaking truth to power and shaping public opinion and social norms. Comedy can challenge the status quo, expose hypocrisy, and change mindsets. We’ll hear from researchers, comedy writers, and activists about how they leverage humor to drive real change.
Session Description
Time & Location
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM, Thursday, April 11, 2019 BSTLocation:
Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre
Speakers
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SpeakerHead of Screenz Originals, ScreenzOmri Marcus's job is to make things interesting. No, really. For well over a decade, he has been developing, managing, and editing content in digital, mobile, OTT, and traditional TV. Marcus is a creative director who works with media and tech companies. He writes regularly for a variety of…
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ModeratorHead of Curation, TEDxSydney, TEDxFenella Kernebone is Head of Curation for TEDxSydney, where she programs one of the most acclaimed TEDx series' in the world. She hosts a podcast about storytelling called Lumina with film school AFTRS and will be hosting a new podcast through the Art Gallery of NSW for the Brett Whitely Studio…
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SpeakerVice President, Social Impact Strategy, Comedy CentralErika Soto Lamb drives change on the toughest cultural and political issues via powerful and persuasive campaigns. Erika is the founding head of social impact strategy at Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TV Land. She was previously the founding chief communications officer at Everytown for…
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SpeakerDirector, Center for Media & Social Impact, American UniversityCaty Borum Chattoo is Director of the Center for Media & Social Impact (CMSI), an innovation lab and research center at American University that creates, showcases and studies media designed for social change; and Assistant Professor at the American University School of Communication in…