Video is Eating the World
November 3-5, 2021
Thank you for attending!
AudFest 2021 celebrated diversity and innovation in video by bringing together creative leaders of technology, brands, agencies, and video content creators who are building, growing, and shaping the video economy. AudFest dove deep into video marketing, creativity, impact and story. AudFest 2021 inspired our audience to grow their brand/business/agency, community, and sales through authentic video.
AudFest Day 1
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
10 am PST / 1PM EST
The Science of Storytelling for Changing Hearts & Minds: An Institute for Family & AudPop Case Study.
In 2011, conversations begun as a result of the documentary From Place to Place led two of its stars to be invited to speak on Capitol Hill and, ultimately, to the passage of the Family First Prevention Services Act in 2018.
We know that stories can change the world, but why? While humans have always intuitively connected through stories, join this panel for a conversation that digs deeper into understanding how stories evoke emotion and compel people to action.
In this panel, the Institute for Family (IFF), Health Plus Studios, an AudPop filmmaker, and the Singularity Group will discuss why storytelling is such a powerful agent of change and ideas for how to bridge from storytelling to movement-building.
Moderator and Panelists
Amanda Manna
Vice President and Head of Strategic Narrative at Singularity Group
Moderator
April Dillon
Marketing and Media Director, Institute for Family
Jabeen Yusuf
Co-founder & Principal, Health+ Studio
Radha Mehta
AudPop Filmmaker
Gina Wassemiller
Parent Ally, F.I.R.S.T. Clinic
12 PM PST / 3PM EST
Scaling your Next Video Campaign: Creating Video that Doesn’t Suck
Even before the pandemic, consumption of video content was exploding, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. But, not all video is created equal. For video that converts, you need to authentically build and engage an active audience. Hear from leading brands and marketers to learn their approach to compelling storytelling through video campaigns that convert.
Join us to learn about the power of authentic storytelling to build an engaged audience, and best practices for how to convert engaged audiences for business growth.
Moderator and Panelists
Chris Carfi
Moderator
Regan Walsh
VP, Renegade Collective & Speaker/Author
Stacy Katz
Creator of What the What?! Card game
Michelle Huie
CEO, Vim and Vigr
2 PM PST / 5PM EST
The Rising Tide of Brand, Community, and Story
Hear from the best in the business about the radical new role the community is playing in building brands, and how the art of storytelling is key to unlocking this power.
Join us to learn why community has become the most sought-after brand offering today and how brands can and must mine the power of user stories to succeed with the next generation of customers.
Moderator and Panelists
Lynn Casey
CEO and Founder, ShineScout
Moderator
Amy Jo Martin
NYT Bestselling Author, Podcast host, & CEO, Renegade Collective
Aidan McLaughlin
Head of Branded Content & Storytelling, Indeed
Amanda Malko
CMO, G2
Tiffani Carter Thompson
VP, Marketing, Thrive Cosmetics
Sandra Lopez
Sandra Lopez, GM/CMO, Microsoft Advertising
AudFest Day 2
Thursday, November 4, 2021
10 AM PST / 12PM EST
Video is Eating the World
The cookie is going away, which means that marketers need powerful, engaging storytelling more than ever before. The future of sales will continue to rely on an explosion in video storytelling and actionable analytics, across evolving platforms and technologies.
Join us to learn about emerging trends and new innovations in data-driven video storytelling from the marketers who are building the future of sales through video, and leave with an understanding of the importance of owning your community and how you should approach this in your business.
Moderator and Panelists
Julian Luthold
CEO of Get Global
Moderator
Maya Brewster
CPO, VaynerMediaX
Farah Allen
CEO of the Labz
Jason Holland
President, Global Business at Firework
Josh Halpern
Head of Government Affairs, Big Commerce
Kyle Kaczmarek
CEO KDMG Media
Kelly McDonald
CEO of Kyndoo
12 PM PST / 3PM EST
Mission-Driven Stories are Saving the World
Stakeholders of all types increasingly expect businesses and other organizations to create positive impact along with profitable growth. As a result, purpose-driven leaders are challenged to create and share their future-focused vision for a better world, and the role their organizations want to play in making it happen. Join us to learn from entertainment execs, agency leaders and non-profits about the growing influence of stories for inspiring change, and the role storytelling plays in their strategy for bringing audiences with them into the future.
Moderator and Panelists
Jaclyn Lindsey
CEO of Kindness.org
Moderator
Nia Weeks
Co-Founder of Detangled
Stephanie Bonin
Field Organizer, Economic Security Project
Claire Daughtery
Branded Content Partner, Facebook
Emily Best
CEO at Seed & Spark
2 PM PST / 5PM EST
Brands & Agencies: Exploding Impact & Growth through Story
Video, story creation and the storytelling medium is set to dominate the near future. Hear why these companies believe in the power of story and video trends SMES of storytelling are seeing in the market. Learn how to build community through story.
Join us to learn how to create video that sells, which stories are resonating the most today and why, and how communities are utilizing stories and video.
Moderator and Panelists
Paige Williams
CEO and Founder of AudPop
Cliff Skeete
Colin Mcrae
Executive Producer at Shopify
Jami Crist
Sr. Director of Partnerships, Super Coffee
Mandy Sugrue
Social Impact, Communications, Facebook
Megan Murray
Executive Producer at DELL
AudFest Day 3
Friday, November 5, 2021
10 AM PST / 12PM EST
Making Media that Matters & Finding Our Audience
Around the world, women are creating video and media that dominates. Further, the responsibility of female leaders to tell meaningful stories about and to underserved audiences has grown during the pandemic, which has disproportionately affected minority groups. Join us to learn from a powerhouse panel how media is being used effectively by diverse storytellers and businesses, the impact of social issues on storytelling, and how they are distributing their stories and connecting with audiences.
Moderator and Panelists
Nichelle Carr
Advising CCO, AudPop
Moderator
Isabel Rafferty
CEO, Canela Media
Alex Batdorf
CEO of Get Sh!t Done
Jaime Davila
Producer
Quincy Newell
COO, Hidden Empire Film Group
Emily Dell
Writer/Director and Content Producer
12 PM PST / 3PM EST
The Next Generation of Creators: Making Meaning and Building Economy through Storytelling
New platforms are enabling creatives to build a business around their passion. In this panel, learn from AudPop pros how they are finding inspiration to create compelling stories, while leveraging the platform to connect with marketers in need of video. By making authentic connections with brands, these filmmakers are building partnerships that can bring their voice to a bigger audience.
Moderator and Panelists
Lynn Casey
CEO/Founder, Shine Scout
Moderator
Radha Mehta
AudPop Creator
Morgann Gicquel
AudPop Creator
Carla Lee
AudPop Creator
Dustin Murphy
AudPop filmmaker
Quentin Robinson
AudPop filmmaker
Who is AudPop?
Founded in 2013, AudPop is a premium video platform connecting filmmakers, brands, and audiences globally. We believe that real stories change the world. That’s why we connect our 75,000 diverse filmmakers with brands and audiences through the creation, curation, and promotion of authentic storytelling content.
What’s AudFest?
AudFest is an opportunity to collaborate with leaders of all kinds who are passionate about authentic storytelling. AudFest strives to create an environment where everyone can learn from each other to inspire meaningful change and make big things happen together.
Partnership Opportunities
Co-branded and dedicated emails to 100K+
Branding on AudFest webpage
Brand mention in social media posts
Co-branding on live Zoom event
Product delivery to attendees (digital or physical)
Brand representative participation in a panel discussion
Lisa Stone, West River Group
#AudFest
“You absolutely must network with people who are different than you. If you don’t have a bunch of people in your speed dial who are a different gender and race than you, you are missing out on your chance to get smarter.”
Denise Davies, Color Creative & Hoorae Media
#AudFest
“We are so much more interconnected now …people are having the moment of ‘how this is going to look’ because you can’t sweep it under the rug. You will get dragged.”
Aidan McLaughlin
#AudFest
“It’s about the impact of what we do on the world… Storytelling can change the world if you do it the right way.”
Maribeth Towers, MLS Soccer
#AudFest #RightSideofHistory
Sponsors & Participants
Past Events
CONNECT. CREATE. CHANGE.
AudFest 2020
3 Days
5 Panels
20 Speakers
500 badass women speak
Beverly Hills, California
AudFest 2019
3 Days
20 Panels. 100 films.
Missoula, Montana
AudFest 2018
3 days
100 films
10 media panels
Impact Award:
Matthew Lillard