Film Keynote Speakers
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Film keynote speakers play a significant role in film as a powerful medium within our culture as audiences and actors, writers, directors, and others have grown more diverse. They are actors, directors, and writers who speak to audiences consuming via theater, digitally, television, streaming, and video content. GDA's expert film keynote speakers understand cinema and film are powerful vehicles for culture, political, education, leisure, and social commentary.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Molly Bloom Featured
Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author of Molly's Game (adapted for Oscar nominated film)
Top Booked Inspirational Speaker, Subject of the Oscar-nominated film, “Molly’s Game”, Bestselling Author, U.S. Ski Team Alum, and Host of Award-Winning Podcast, “Torched”
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 9
Elliot Kotek Featured
Founder & CEO -The Nation of Artists; 5xCannes, 5xSxSW & Emmy-winning International Speaker
Elliot is an innovator and content creator who blends technology and empathy to change the world. His 4Ps approach is used to re-center companies in their purpose, and the 50+ honors he's received while working with the planet's biggest names proves that Ideas + Empathy = Impact.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Kyle Maynard Featured
Inspirational Athlete, Entrepreneur & Author of No Excuses
Despite being born with arms ending at the elbows and legs near the knees, Kyle wrestled for one of the best teams in the Southeast, set records in weightlifting, fought in mixed martial arts, and became the first man to crawl on his own to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Keynotes: 9 Books: 2 Videos: 1
Dr. Rick Stevenson Featured
Filmmaker. Philosopher. Listener.
Rick’s own story is one of diverging experiences and constant change. Yes, he is first a filmmaker, philosopher, author, and listener but he is also a proud imperfectionist and a committed “authentician.” He believes that we own nothing more valuable than our own stories.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Jason Bevan
Former Head of Creative Development & VP Marketing EMEA Warner Bros. Studios
Jason, VP European Marketing at Warner Bros Pictures, led global campaigns for Harry Potter, DC Comics, and more, renowned for creativity. Former Disney strategist in London and Paris, he co-founded Content Creator Studios, speaking at TED and Cannes Lions on creativity and strategy for global brands and governments
Keynotes: 9 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Ken Burns
Historian and Filmmaker
Ken Burns has been making documentary films for almost forty years. Since the Academy Award nominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, Ken has gone on to direct and produce some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Jimmy Chin
Academy Award Winning Filmmaker, National Geographic Photographer, Mountain Sports Athlete
Jimmy Chin is a photographer, filmmaker and mountain sports athlete known for his ability to capture extraordinary imagery while climbing and skiing in extremely high-risk environments. He began his professional career in 1999, and his talents were quickly recognized by top expedition leaders and outdoor brands.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 3
Matthew Luhn
Top Storytelling and Creativity Speaker, Disney/Pixar Veteran behind Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo and more, Fortune 500 Storytelling Consultant, Award-Winning Writer & Director
Matthew is an accomplished storyteller, instructor, and story consultant, with over 20 years’ experience creating stories and characters at Pixar Animation Studios. Matthew teaches Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and other professionals how to tell stories that bridge the gap between business and heart to build stronger brands and business communication.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 16
Lital Marom
Serial Entrepreneur, Innovation Strategist and Visionary
Lital Marom is a digital visionary, entrepreneur and strategist leading a new approach to learning and social change. Lital empowers business leaders with the innovation tools required to enter new markets, new sources of revenue, scale faster, increase profit to future proof their businesses in the digital economy.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Tony Plana
Former Award-Winning Star of Ugly Betty, Director, and Arts & Education Advocate
From starring as "Jefe" in Three Amigos to “Mickey Troop” in The West Wing, acclaimed actor Tony Plana has exploded traditional Latino stereotypes through acting. Offstage, he not only advocates civic engagement, diversity, and education, but is down in the trenches developing programs for and speaking on these seminal issues.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Marc Randolph
Netflix Co-Founder, Executive Mentor, and Angel Investor.
Founder of Netflix. An inspiring and experienced speaker. Draws from nearly 4 decade as an entrepreneur, in order to inspire and entertain audiences ranging from Fortune 500 CEOs to students. Focuses on Innovation, Creativity, Disruption, and Entrepreneurship.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Yogi Roth
College Football Analyst, Accomplished Coach, NYT Bestselling Author, Scholar, Filmmaker, Media Personality , Host, and World Traveler
Yogi Roth is a filmmaker, scholar, New York Times bestselling author, accomplished coach, popular sports analyst and world-traveler who has been studying human potential for over a decade.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 7 Videos: 1
Delaney Ruston
Physician and Documentary Filmmaker
Since the release of her first feature-length film, UNLISTED in 2009, Delaney has been a sought-after speaker. Her engaging presentations weave together compelling stories with cutting-edge science, inspiring audiences to rethink their assumptions.
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