23/12/2024
At UN COP29, our producer Rezwan Shahriar Sumit had the honor of delivering the opening presentation for ECCA Film/TV Steering Committee's panel discussion. He spoke about the impact journey of our debut feature "The Salt in Our Waters". This official UNFCCC side-event took place at the Nasimi Amphitheatre in the Blue Zone and drew a significant number of key stakeholder organizations.
What you see here is a montage of Sumit's responses, but you can watch the entire session here: https://youtu.be/eamXHbbMYSk?si=thDucc2Z5c_upqhR
The session titled "Film and TV for Climate Action" was quite dynamic. It showcased the power of storytelling to mobilize global audiences for climate action, emphasizing the critical role of film, television, and the creative industries in achieving targets like those set in the Paris Agreement. Attendees met the newly formed Film/TV Steering Committee and connected with influential cultural leaders working at the intersection of media and climate action.
• Moderation provided by Soli Townsend, Futerra Solutions Union
Panelists:
o Lydia Dean Pilcher, Filmmaker, Educator & Co-Chair Sustainability Task Force, Producers Guild of America (USA)
o Sam Read, Sustainable Entertainment Alliance (USA)
o Emily Wanja, Director of African Programmes, Doc Society (Kenya)
o Rezwan Shahriar Sumit, Director/Producer, mypixelstory (Bangladesh)
o Liam Robinson, Leader, Liverpool City Council (UK)
o Thiago Jesus, Creative producer and researcher; Organizer, G20 workshop on Culture & Climate (Brazil)
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