Interested in showing how climate can shape a plot, challenge your characters, or invite audiences to imagine what’s possible? In this session, we’ll explore the many ways climate can show up on screen, from shaping character choices and emotional tension to influencing settings, professions, conflicts, and plot turns. Discover how scientifically grounded, emotionally rich climate narratives can unlock creative possibilities far beyond doom‑and‑gloom tropes.
Participants
Daniel Hinerfeld, Director, Rewrite the Future
Daniel Hinerfeld is a two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker and journalist. He founded NRDC’s documentary film unit and co-directs Rewrite the Future, NRDC’s initiative to support environmental representation in entertainment. Previously, Daniel was a reporter, producer, and senior editor at NPR, where he launched the Tavis Smiley Show and co-created Left, Right, and Center at KCRW.
Meredith Milton, Creative Director, Rewrite the Future
Meredith Milton is the Creative Director of Rewrite the Future, and a producer and former studio executive at Searchlight, Lionsgate, and Summit. She was an executive producer on The Eyes of Tammy Faye and oversaw a diverse slate of films, including The Favourite and the Step Up franchise.