Oscar-winning and internationally renowned film talent brought together by their commitment to social justice celebrate the Impact Award 2024. They address the importance of making and recognising films with purpose, and why festivals can play a huge role in setting trends by championing impactful filmmaking. The Impact Award honours a film in the festival’s official selection that through its art and storytelling has the greatest potential to unlock human potential and have a transformative impact on society.
Moderator
Danielle Turkov Wilson (CEO & Founder, Think-Film Impact Production)
Speakers
>Chiwetel Ejiofor (Actor, Writer and Director)
>Alia Shawkat (Actress), Adjoa Andoh (Actor, Director, Writer, Producer and International Rescue Committee Ambassador)
>Mstyslav Chernov (Ukrainian War Correspondent, Filmmaker, Photographer and Novelist)
>Misan Sagay (Screenwriter and Academy Member)