Who Stewards the Future: Artists, Audiences, and the Fight for Agency
As technology increasingly mediates how we fund our work, tell our stories, and reach our audiences, are we building systems that expand human agency—or erode it? This panel explores how the platforms we use and the stories we tell about technology shape both our power as artists and our audiences' sense of control over their own futures.
Featuring:
Emily Best, Seed&Spark (Moderator)
Baratunde Thurston
Charlie Tyrell, The AI DOC
Christie Marchese, Kinema
Dayo Olopade, Mozilla Foundation / OTV
Valerie Veatch, filmmaker of Ghost in the Machine
About Solidarity House
The Solidarity House is a collaborative space and activation presented by a growing coalition of purpose-driven media, narrative, and cultural organizations. Building on over a decade of coalition work at Sundance Film Festival, it is designed to strengthen our collective capacity to imagine and build the future of independent storytelling. Learn more, review the Solidarity House Commitments, explore programming and more at: www.thesolidarityhouse.com
Access & Presence Notice
Due to the overwhelming interest in Solidarity House, we kindly ask all attendees to be mindful of their presence and to help make room for new individuals and fresh perspectives throughout the program. To remain compliant with safety and capacity guidelines—and to ensure a welcoming, cared-for environment for everyone—RSVPs are required for each event. If you do not have an RSVP you will not be permitted into the event. Attendance is limited, and spaces will be cleared after each session to allow for brief resets before the next program begins. We appreciate your cooperation and care in helping us steward the space responsibly. Learn more about access, wellness, protection, and community commitments at: www.thesolidarityhouse.com