Madison, Jeffrey James
Jeffrey James is an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker. He co-founded The Climate, Inc., a multi-platform media company providing a public forum for two marginalized groups affected by climate change. He […]
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Spolar, Christine
Christine Spolar has been a journalist for decades, working as a writer, correspondent and editor on investigations and in conflict zones. She was the Washington Post correspondent in Bosnia and […]
Eley, Carlton C.
Carlton Eley is Senior Director for Federal Strategies. He comes to Race Forward following a long career of encouraging planning and policy solutions that are responsive to the needs of […]
Miller, Emma D.
Emma D. Miller (Producer) is a filmmaker and creative consultant based in Los Angeles. Her films have been supported by Sundance Institute, Field of Vision, International Documentary Association, and Ford […]
Davison, Hope
2023 DCEFF Vantage Grant Finalist Hope Davison (co-director/producer) is a 2nd generation Japanese American from central North Carolina. Her past work explores themes of intersectional identity through empathy-driven lens. She […]
Ho, Melanie
2023 DCEFF Vantage Grant Finalist Melanie Ho (co-director/producer) is a 2nd generation Vietnamese American with roots in Florida and Mississippi. Her documentary, sống ở đây, explores the Vietnamese community in […]
Elbanna, Sara
2023 DCEFF Vantage Grant Finalist Sara Elbanna is a writer and researcher based in New York. Alongside her written work, she has used various mediums to explore the blurred boundaries […]
Aufderheide, Pat
Patricia Aufderheide is University Professor in the School of Communication at American University in Washington, D.C. She founded the School’s Center for Media & Social Impact, where she continues as […]
Hearn, Hannah
Hannah Hearn (she/her) joined Working Films in 2018 and currently serves as an Impact Coordinator and Fellowships Lead. She holds a B.A. in Film Studies and a Minor in Entrepreneurship […]
Thompson, Claire
Claire Elise Thompson is an associate editor at Grist, an award-winning environmental news site. She writes the weekly newsletter Looking Forward, focusing on stories of hope and equitable climate solutions […]