Represent Justice

📽️ Centered on the belief that film has the unique power to spark and activate collective change, we hosted an enriching filmmakers lunch during the NMV Summit to bring together trailblazers, innovators, and changemakers who are making significant impact in the film realm. 🎥 Presented by Michelle Satter and David Latt on behalf of the Michael Latt Legacy Fund, we were thrilled to award the inaugural Ignite Award to "A Million Dollar Cage" filmmakers Kent G. Mendoza and Kyndra Kennedy Pruitt, the 1st Runner Up Catalyst Award to "When They Come For Us" filmmaker Andre Muir, and the 2nd Runner Up Spark Award to "Flight" filmmaker Kia Moses. 🎞️ In attendance were filmmakers and changemakers including Franklin Leonard, Anne Lai, Boots Riley, and Deniese Davis. 🥂 Congratulations to the filmmakers--we look forward to watching you next film! cc: Represent Justice Daniel Forkkio kweliTV, Inc. DeShuna Spencer Jessica Salinas Carlissia N. Graham Phillip Sanders Callie Chamberlain Yasmine Laurent, MBA, SHRM-SCP Carlos Emmanuel Salinas Paxton Paganelli Abigail Leung

Help us give a warm welcome to the 2024 Ambassador class! Spanning the country, these future filmmakers are on the frontlines of justice reform across a multitude of issues from alternatives to incarceration to youth justice and everything in between. Show them some 💙💛

An incredible opportunity just opened on our team! ⏬ Deadline to apply is 12pm EST on Wednesday, July 31st.

Please join us in welcoming Akiesha Anderson, J.D., MPA to the Represent Justice team! Akiesha brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in policy advocacy and legal reform, enhancing our ability to drive impactful campaign activities inside of our Original Storytelling and Films & Series Programs.

🤫 We cant wait!

To know Tyra is to love her, so we’re doubling down! Please help us congratulate the first ever Represent Justice Ambassador turned board member! 💐Tyra Patterson 💐

Our vision for The Elevate Prize Foundation has always been rooted in the belief that we rise to our greatest potential by being in service to others and our planet. It was an incredible honor to discuss the mission of the Elevate Prize Foundation and the impact we've had on The Drew Barrymore Show. By using her enormous platform to help bring visibility to Elevate Prize-winning leaders like Daniel Forkkio (featured in this clip!), Drew Barrymore proves she is the embodiment of #makegoodfamous. Daniel's organization, Represent Justice, empowers individuals affected by the prison system to share their stories and advocate for change, and now many, many more people know his paradigm-shifting work and can help change the narrative. Seeing the transformative power of visibility and support firsthand was truly inspiring. Thank you, Drew Barrymore, for highlighting the stories of those making a significant difference in our world. Together, we continue to #MakeGoodFamous.

🎊 MAJOR NEWS ALERT! Our CEO, Daniel Forkkio was featured on The Drew Barrymore Show discussing the importance of uplifting the voices of those impacted by the justice system and second chances. Thank you to The Elevate Prize Foundation for making this happen!🙏🏽 Don't miss out on this insightful episode. Watch now: thedrewbarrymoreshow.com

We cannot wait for you to join the team, Akiesha! 💙💛

Over the past three years, Represent Justice has used the power of storytelling to reach millions of people with firsthand stories about the legal system. Through this work, what has become urgently clear is the need for continued growth of narrative infrastructure: equipping system-impacted storytellers with the tools, knowledge, confidence and platforms to strategically reach the right audiences, at the right time, and in the right places with firsthand stories that inspire people to act. To act in favor of policy or legislation, but also to act on the belief that their stories matter, and that change is possible. We are now taking everything we’ve learned and entering a new phase of our work. Introducing the Represent Justice 2024-26 Strategic Plan. https://lnkd.in/gc52d3H2