Hollywood Climate Summit

🌪️"Twisters" 🌪️ is now in theaters, and we were lucky enough to get an exclusive look behind the scenes at the Hollywood Climate Summit last month! Read the press release from The Hollywood Reporter to discover how Director Lee Isaac Chung and his team used cutting-edge science to create an authentic portrayal of tornadoes and climate change in this thrilling update to the classic. This incredible collaboration between filmmakers and scientists ensures accuracy and raises awareness about the shifting Tornado Alley.

Click the link below to read the full story and see how "Twisters" combines science with storytelling to inspire future generations. 🎥
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#2024HollywoodClimateSummit RECAP (part 2) PANEL: "NextGen Viewers: Communicating Climate in Children's Media Programming" This amazing panel, presented by Paramount in partnership with the Children's Media Association, highlighted the crucial role of media in educating and inspiring young people about environmental conservation and climate action. Moderator YDE and panelists Bill Nye, Karissa Valencia, Isabel Gonzalez-Whitaker, Carson Smith, and Dr. Yalda T. Uhls discussed how children's media can educate and inspire young minds about climate action. Key takeaways included the importance of directly addressing climate issues with children, fostering open discussions, and creating authentic, inclusive content: "[Climate change] doesn't need to be packaged and disguised anymore. Children are talking about this all the time." - Isabel Gonzalez-Whitaker #HollywoodClimateSummit #ClimateAction #KidsMedia #EnvironmentalEducation #FutureGenerations #InclusiveStorytelling #IntergenerationalDialogue #Paramount #ChildrensMediaAssociation

#2024HollywoodClimateSummit RECAP (part 1) KEYNOTE: "A New Paradigm" We kicked off the Hollywood Climate Summit with an inspiring discussion on values-driven storytelling in Hollywood. Nava Mau and other leaders shared their vision for a future where creativity and climate consciousness go hand in hand. Key takeaways included the importance of community and collaboration in driving meaningful change and sustainability in entertainment: "I keep raising my flag up for community and collaboration because I have leaned up against that so much that I am here on this stage, I am here standing, I am alive because of community." -D'lo #HollywoodClimateSummit #HollywoodClimateMovement #Entertainment #Hollywood #Intersectionalstorytelling #intersectionality #media #sustainability #production #TV #film

🌟 A huge thank you to Connie Britton and Claire Babineaux-Fontenot for their inspiring participation in Day 4's Destination Tomorrow talk at the summit! 🌟 Their heartfelt stories and dedication to Feeding America's mission have shed light on the critical issue of hunger in the United States. As we tackle the challenges of climate change, it’s vital to remember the interconnectedness of our environment, food security, and community well-being. Storytelling is a powerful tool in driving change, and Connie and Claire’s voices remind us of the urgent need to support our neighbors facing food insecurity. We can all take a step forward and contribute to Feeding America's mission to ensure no one goes hungry. Thank you, Feeding America, for your relentless efforts and for inspiring us all to act! 💚 #FeedingAmerica #ClimateAction #StorytellingForChange #EndHunger #SustainableFuture

Memorable quotes from Hollywood Climate Summit day 2 ⭐️⭐️ “He wanted Mobil to come off as the “thinking man’s” oil company” -Amy Westervelt “I’d like to hear what a river or a mountain or a tree has to say rather than a corporation” -Mary Annaïse Heglar “Did they have to pay for labor for the first time?” -Mary Annaïse Heglar “Who do we have to thank for the notion that a man’s car is related to his penis size? Edward Bernays.” -Amy Westervelt “God, these fuckers!” -Amy Westervelt “I have no idea how to pronounce fake robot names” -Sammy Roth “I feel better that butter boards are a conspiracy than them emerging organically” -Dorothy Fortenberry “What’s your advice for those of us who are 100 years behind and want to catch up?” -Sammy Roth “Don’t be afraid to repeat yourself” -Amy Westervelt

Moderated this incredible panel on cross-sector climate leadership at this year’s Hollywood Climate Summit with amazing leaders Maggie Baird Brad Wieners Deborah Mensah-Bonsu, Erik Distler Daphne Seybold 🌎 This was the most sizable panel I’ve ever moderated, and I’m grateful to have hit this milestone while representing Green Jobs Board - we are all about discussing creative climate career pathways and all of these speakers ranged from fashion to food to sports! Highly recommend watching the recap when it comes out 🤓🤓

Can't believe it's been a week since we kicked off the Hollywood Climate Summit last Tuesday, but we are still reeling from Day 4! 🌟 Day 4 was a fantastic blend of creativity, innovation, and visionary thinking. 🎥🌍 The day featured powerful programs that showcased the potential of storytelling and creative media to inspire climate action. From groundbreaking film screenings and thought-provoking panels to workshops that combined scientific facts with visionary ideas, the discussions highlighted the importance of integrating sustainable practices and innovative solutions. We ended the day with a lively closing night party featuring delicious food, drinks, and a chance to play climate-themed games, bringing our community together to celebrate and reflect on the progress we've made. 🎮✨ Check out some highlights from Day 4! We still have so much to share from last week, so stay tuned for much more! 💚✨ #HollywoodClimateSummit #HCS2024 #Day4 #FutureVisions #ClimateInnovation #CreativeImpact #Sustainability #MediaTransformation #CommunityTies #BreakingtheMold #ASALImovie #DestinationTomorrow #worldbuilding

You don’t need to be Wonder Woman to be a climate hero. 🦸♀️ Backstage at the Hollywood Climate Summit, I spoke with film director, screenwriter, and producer Patty Jenkins on the impact of storytelling and its role in the mission to save our planet.

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Academy Gold Rising 2024 at Academy Gold! Today I found out that 38,000 people applied to intern at NBCUniversal, and 400 of us made it. Two weeks ago today, I found out that almost 8,000 people applied to be part of Academy Gold, and 86 of us made it. There are not the right words to describe the incredible feeling of thankfulness I feel every morning when I step on the universal lot, followed by inspiring panels at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Starting off strong, orientation included tours of The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Discovery, and the Margaret Herrick Library. This evening, the goldies got to attend Hollywood Climate Summit, and we are only two weeks in! Every day, I’m reminded that we are the next generation of filmmakers. This generation will pave the way for others to follow. I plan to instill the importance of representation, authenticity, and dedication. There are many people to thank for this. People who have guided me along the way and others who had a coffee chat with me. Your words don’t go unnoticed, and it is often that I reflect on advice or guidance someone has gifted me. That is why I’m here. The power of words and how they can change someone’s life. They sure have changed mine. Thank you, NBCUniversal early careers team, for believing in me. Thank you, Ready To Succeed, for building my career development these past few years. Thank you, Emma Bowen Foundation, for instilling the importance of representation in the entertainment industry. Thank you, K. Nicole Mills, for nominating me for this additional experience. Thank you, Joanna Belloso, PHR for getting all 86 of us onboarded and ready to become leaders who empower, uplift, and inspire. To the Gold Rising staff, my heart is now that of gold. 🌟 #academygold #goldrising

When working in climate, sustainability, activism, and/or creative industries and spaces, there is nothing more powerful than friendship and community. The connections (both familiar and new) I've made while at the Hollywood Climate Summit this week were nothing short of passion affirming, and I just want to say a little thank you to everyone I got to meet, talk to, hug, and spend time with this week. Way too many people to @, but you all know who you are. 💖 (Gonna get sappy on main here, you've been warned!) I've only been living in Los Angeles for a little over two years, and the people I've had the opportunity to surround myself with are just so incredible and welcoming and humbling. I've learned so much in these two years, and I've become a better, more confident person because of the community, achievements, and mistakes I've made while being here. I've learned to focus on and celebrate others and their achievements as much as I do with my own, and I am more comfortable in saying the wrong things and fixing them, rather than trying to stay in the shadows and only show a formulaic version of myself. I've also learned that it's okay to not know how anything is going to work out - you can do something impactful and important without stressing over the journey of getting there. If I can bestow anything for you to take away from this post, which is honestly just me saying 'wow, I'm so grateful' at this point, it's that I hope everyone in my network is able to find a place in their world where they feel how I feel this morning. If you're not there yet, go out there and find it. ✨