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Lights, Camera, Climate Action! Planet Media Pitch Fest
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Storytelling, music, animation, and podcasts! Watch the magic of innovative content being born as creatives pitch their ideas to a panel of Planet Media judges, each hoping to launch short-form content aimed at helping kids understand climate change.
Speakers
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Nile RodgersMusician
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Nak ChoiCreative Director, PARK STAR MEDIA
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Nicholas DanziArt Director, WHRO Public Media
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Ken NishimotoAnimator
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Robert LeDouxSongwriter and Music Producer
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Meredith Halpern-RanzerCEO, Tinkercast
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Erica RabnerKids Media Creator
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Jose MoreyCEO, Ad Astra Media
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Laura SchifterSenior Fellow, This Is Planet Ed, Aspen Institute
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Young ParkKids Content Creator
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Bill NyeScience educator
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Katharine HayhoeClimate Scientist; Chief Scientist, The Nature Conservancy; Distinguis...
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Gary KnellSenior Advisor, Boston Consulting Group
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Lindsey OwenKids TV Writer
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Mindy ThomasChief Creative Officer, Tinkercast
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Anthony FrasierCEO, ABF Creative
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Livia BeasleyOwner, Pixel and Pebble
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