Inspiring Climate Action: Entertainment’s Many Pathways to Impact @ CFF

Format: Panel

Can entertainment help inspire the action we need to address climate change? Storytelling is often recognized for its ability to change hearts and minds – but is there solid evidence to back these anecdotal claims? Social scientists and creative professionals from Rare’s Entertainment Lab will synthesize the unique abilities of film and TV to inspire change, share the latest research on this topic, and discuss the varied pathways stories can take to make impact in the world.

About Rare

Rare is a global leader in accelerating positive change for people and nature. Rooted in the organization’s core expertise in behavioral science research and insights, the Entertainment Lab supports writers and creators in telling stories that reflect our changing world and inspire audiences at home.

About the Speakers

Dr. Anirudh Tiwathia has a dual PhD in behavioral public policy and cognitive psychology from the University of Chicago. As the Entertainment’s Lab lead behavioral scientist, Tiwathia studies the impact of media on climate attitudes, beliefs, and actions.

Ellis Watamanuk is a former film executive with over a decade of experience working at the intersection of entertainment and social impact. Based in Los Angeles, he brings the Entertainment Lab’s data and insights to creative professionals to support storytelling that inspires climate action.

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