Media and Public Advocacy: Affecting Change in Public Policy and Human Behaviour

Saturday, 6 June, 2009

19:00 – 20:30

Media influence our daily lives and our decision-making processes in ways both subtle and overt.  Documentary film is frequently used as a means to promote an organization’s mission, to support an activist cause, to uncover the plight of those in need and to tell the large and small stories from around the world.  But how does this form of public advocacy affect the issues?  How can film be a medium for change?  Can 60 minutes of powerful film compel individuals, groups and nations to change behavior or implement policies that will bring about real change?

Confirmed Panelists

Nick Francis – Director at Speak-it.org

Joelle Come – Director of the Cultural Department, Canton of Geneva

Line Sandsmark – Director, European Documentary Network

Daniel Junge - Co-Director, Iron Ladies of Liberia

Moderator

Dennis Palmieri – Director of Communication,  Independent Television Service ( ITVS)

Panel Coordinator

Walter Christman – Associate Professor Naval Post Graduate School