Kennedy Family Aquatics Building, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
The Media Institute for Social Change (MISC) is a non-profit, Emmy Award winning organization focused on promoting the use of media for positive social change through content creation, scholarships, education and research to present and future media content creators.
MISC aims to be a leader in advancing thought, discussion, and experimentation of how various forms of media can be utilized most effectively to influence maximum social impact.
Topics of Interest
Case Studies & Impact Reports, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, Environment & Sustainability, Media Literacy & Misinformation, SIE 101
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Critical Media Project is an online resource and educational initiative centered on representation and identity. Designed for educators and youth (ages 8-21) CMP enhances young people’s critical th[…]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, Children’s & Youth Programming
40.7869832,-73.9488018
Developing Artists teaches undervalued teens to relentlessly fight for positive social change through practical application of the performing arts. We help diverse students to proclaim themselves a[…]
SBCC 101, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, Children’s & Youth Programming
100 Wardour St, Soho, London W1F 0TN, UK
We are a non-profit founded in 2005 committed to enabling great documentary films and connecting them to audiences globally. Our mission is to befriend independent filmmakers, fund great films, bro[…]
Case Studies & Impact Reports, SIE 101
50 Frith St, London W1D 4SQ, UK
We are a non-profit founded in 2005 committed to enabling great documentary films and connecting them to audiences globally. We bring people together to unleash the transformational power of docume[…]
SIE 101, SBCC 101, Environment & Sustainability, Children’s & Youth Programming
University of Michigan North Campus Administrative Complex, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
EDIT Media (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Teaching Media) is an initiative that focuses on equity and inclusion in teaching media production in higher education. It was developed out of the G[…]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, SIE 101
Events, Film Festivals & Awards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Distributors Impact Producers & Representatives VR & AR SBCC & Subject Experts Grants/Funders/Advisers Film & TV Educational & Research Institutions
Los Angeles, CA, USA
SIE 101, CSR 101, SBCC 101, Case Studies & Impact Reports, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, Mental Health, Media Literacy & Misinformation, Environment & Sustainability, COVID-19 & Crisis Communication, Democracy & Politics, Children’s & Youth Programming, Conflict & Violence, Reproductive Health, Human Rights, Substance Use Disorder
14144 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA, USA
Exceptional Minds, a California non-profit of the year, is an academy and studio preparing young adults on the autism spectrum for careers in animation, visual effects, 3D gaming, and other related[…]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
Los Angeles County, CA, USA
Feminist Frequency is a not-for-profit educational organization that analyzes modern media’s relationship to societal issues such as gender, race, and sexuality. Our videos encourage viewers to cri[…]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
34.4294188,-119.7194434
In the dynamic media landscape, there is a growing need for professionals who are experts in how media influences human behavior, as well as how to create media and use it. In addition, there is a […]
SBCC 101
Los Angeles County, CA, USA
Films For Action is a community-powered learning library for people who want to change the world. Film offers us a powerful tool to raise awareness of important issues not covered by the mainstream[…]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, Environment & Sustainability, Media Literacy & Misinformation, SIE 101
37.781464,-122.4234778
Defending and supporting cutting-edge transparency journalism in the face of adversity, and researching the levels of freedom given to press and media.
Democracy & Politics, Human Rights
Los Angeles County, CA, USA
Cinépolis Foundation was founded in 2008 with the mission of contributing to social justice in Mexico through programs of visual health, education through cinema and meaningful entertainment, with […]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, SIE 101
150 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
“Catalyzing Social Impact Through Digital Games” – Founded in 2004, Games for Change facilitates the creation and distribution of social impact games that serve as critical tools in humanitarian an[…]
SIE 101
Los Angeles County, CA, USA
GATE is an evolving community of creative, business and technical professionals in entertainment, media, and the arts — and the interested public — who realize the vital and expanding role media an[…]
SIE 101
4712 Admiralty Way #455, Marina del Rey, CA, USA
Founded in 2004 by Academy Award Winning Actor Geena Davis, the Institute is the only global research-based organization working collaboratively within the entertainment industry to create gender b[…]
SIE 101, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
311 W 43rd St 12th fl, New York, NY, USA
Our mission is to create a world where media systems support healthy, democratic culture and healthy, happy people. We’re organizing partners and publics to identify and gain consensus on the mecha[…]
SIE 101, Media Literacy & Misinformation
311 West 43rd Street, New York, NY, USA
Our network of researchers, practitioners, and partners is assembling a pipeline from media influence insights to innovation that demonstrates new possibilities to the people who can make change. […]
SIE 101, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, Mental Health, Democracy & Politics
42.3799718,-71.1236441
(617) 495-1000(617) 495-1000
The X-Media Lab is a research hub at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. We work at the crossroads of education, media, digital technology, and prevention science- leveraging the power of sto[…]
Case Studies & Impact Reports, SIE 101
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Harvardwood was created in 1999 by three Harvardians: producer Stacy Cohen, film/TV executive Adam Fratto, and then-student Mia Riverton. Harvardwood coordinates career-enhancing and community-bui[…]
Case Studies & Impact Reports, SIE 101
Washington D.C., DC, USA
HBCU TV headquartered in Washington, DC is a 24/7, 365, education, entertainment, sports and live events network. HBCU TV founding members are cable industry veterans, Curtis Symonds (CEO) and Clin[…]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
Los Angeles, CA, USA 5.23 km
#Startwith8Hollywood is a grassroots diversity, equity, and diversity initiative from The Bitch Pack and Women of Color Unite. We match entertainment professionals each with 8 (yes, eight!) Women o[…]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
Los Angeles, CA, USA 5.23 km
Critical Media Project is an online resource and educational initiative centered on representation and identity. Designed for educators and youth (ages 8-21) CMP enhances young people’s critical th[…]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, Children’s & Youth Programming
Los Angeles, CA, USA 5.23 km
Harvardwood was created in 1999 by three Harvardians: producer Stacy Cohen, film/TV executive Adam Fratto, and then-student Mia Riverton. Harvardwood coordinates career-enhancing and community-bui[…]
Case Studies & Impact Reports, SIE 101
Los Angeles, CA, USA 5.23 km
We are the Civic Alliance, a nonpartisan coalition of businesses united by our commitment to a thriving democracy. We stand together in support of fair and transparent elections, in which voting is[…]
Los Angeles, CA, USA 5.23 km
The Center for Scholars & Storytellers is the only youth-centered organization that bridges the gap between social science research and media creation. We collaborate with the creative communit[…]
Children’s & Youth Programming
Los Angeles, CA, USA 5.23 km
The University of California, Los Angeles is a public land-grant research university in Los Angeles, California. UCLA’s academic roots were established in 1882 as a teachers college then known as t[…]
Los Angeles, CA, USA 5.23 km
The Think Tank for Inclusion & Equity (TTIE – pronounced “tie”) is a consortium of working TV writers spanning staff writer to showrunner. We know first-hand the challenges faced by under[…]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
Los Angeles, CA, USA 5.23 km
We are pioneers in social impact entertainment, bringing human rights and social justice stories to the forefront of our collective consciousness. We are social impact producers, working with filmm[…]
SIE 101
Events, Film Festivals & Awards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Distributors Impact Producers & Representatives VR & AR SBCC & Subject Experts Grants/Funders/Advisers Film & TV Educational & Research Institutions
Los Angeles, CA, USA 5.23 km
SIE 101, CSR 101, SBCC 101, Case Studies & Impact Reports, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, Mental Health, Media Literacy & Misinformation, Environment & Sustainability, COVID-19 & Crisis Communication, Democracy & Politics, Children’s & Youth Programming, Conflict & Violence, Reproductive Health, Human Rights, Substance Use Disorder
Los Angeles County, USA 5.23 km
Our mission is to create meaningful social change through sharing socially conscious films. The festival screens captivating films from around the globe that highlight various social issues facing […]
SIE 101
Los Angeles County 5.23 km
The Academy for Social Purpose in Responsible Entertainment (ASPIRE) partners with universities, community organizations, scholars, and activists to advocate for sustainability and social justice t[…]
SIE 101
Los Angeles County 5.23 km
A consortium of individuals and companies joining together to promote and create entertainment that has a positive impact on the world.
SIE 101
Los Angeles County, USA 5.23 km
Fledgling Fund is a private foundation founded by Diana Barrett and guided by her vision that film and other creative media projects can educate, engage and mobilize us around entrenched and comple[…]
34.0207305,-118.6919107 5.23 km
1.310.358.9020 ext. 106 or 1121.310.358.9020 ext. 106 or 112
The annual Producers Guild Awards, which take place every January, honor the most impactful and entertaining producing achievements in the worlds of film and television. Considered a strong prognos[…]
SIE 101
34.0207305,-118.6919107 5.23 km
P.S. 314 drives social change by building strategic partnerships and plans to leverage the financial, organizational and communication opportunities for our clients. We convert interest into invest[…]
CSR 101
LA county, usa 5.23 km
An Academy Award® nominated filmmaker whose work is trademarked by authenticity and critical acclaim. LDE has produced film & TV such as Precious, Empire and The Butler.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, SIE 101
Los Angeles County 5.23 km
Sub-Genre is a strategic consulting company specializing in developing campaigns to connect films with audiences. Sub-Genre is also the film production and distribution company of Brian Newman, who[…]
CSR 101
Los Angeles County 5.23 km
Lindsey works hand-in-hand with organizations to develop and implement strategies and content that will hone your story, amplify your voice and increase your impact. With a background in agency lif[…]
Los Angeles County 5.23 km
Liz Manne Strategy works with clients in entertainment, advocacy, and the arts to grow their enterprises, achieve results, and make meaningful change. Bridging the worlds of entertainment and socia[…]
CSR 101, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
Los Angeles County 5.23 km
Since January 2015, the UN SDG Action Campaign has coordinated the United Nations Virtual Reality Series to bring the world’s most pressing challenges home to decision makers and global citizens ar[…]
SBCC 101, Human Rights