Variety Inclusion Summit 2016
Wow, wow, wow. Just getting home from a whirlwind day at the Variety Summit on Inclusion. I double majored in Media and Women Gender Studies so a full day of looking at ALL groups from women, performers that have disabilities, POC, and anyone that gets looked over for opportunities in entertainment is a day of substance that really makes you open your eyes. There was a full day of events and it’s all on my Twitter with Snaps from throughout the day!
For now, I want to shine a light on Pharrell William’s keynote because he took the stage and used that as an opportunity to send a broader message out on Election 2016 with a call to action to vote for Hillary Clinton. I had a front row seat to the whole message.
Part 1 highlighted his career, prayer, and the moments that define his message.
I really appreciated Variety for the opportunity because to be included for my own production company was meaningful. I’m a one woman band and I film, edit, and promote all of my content so it’s important to me to use my digital media platform to promote messages of substance.
I shoot on a Canon 70D with a monkey pod and Seinnheiser mic.
One of the quotes that stood out the most came towards the end but he said, “It’s time to have women have their light in the sunshine with no shade. Metaphorically and literally.” Hey Pharrell, just an idea but that would make a pretty good song. A women empowerment song doesn’t just have to come from a women. Men came be fierce feminists too and I believe that you are a role model example of this. Lets all come together and save this nation on November 8th, 2016.
Thank you for this.
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