ABOUT THE ANNUAL MTM CONFERENCE _________________________
Media that Matters is an annual conference presented by the Center for Media & Social Impact (formerly known as "The Center for Social Media" at American University. It is designed for established and aspiring filmmakers, nonprofit communication leaders, funders, and students who want to learn and share cutting-edge practices to make their media matter.
This year’s 10th anniversary highlights the Center’s important role serving as a resource for social impact media makers while celebrating the community’s ongoing success and innovation.
What are people saying about MTM:
"It is informative, thought provoking, resourceful, eye opener, interactive and broadens the outlook towards documentary film making and advocacy driven documentaries."
"Inspiring sessions and great networking, well-planned and executed event."
"One of two must-attend events for the DC-area documentary film community."
"Sessions that provide new ideas. Industry contacts. Moments of discovery when sharing with colleagues."
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10 YEARS OF MEDIA THAT MATTERS _____________________________
2014: Building the Story Experience: celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Media that Matters
2013: Measure for Measure: uncracking strategies for measuring the social change impact of our media
2012: Change for Good: how independent social change filmmakers can execute integrated campaigns that are strategic, action-oriented, and have enduring impact
2011: Media That Matters - Storytelling across Platforms: how publics can engage with creative projects across platforms in the evolving media world
2010: Real Stories, Real Impact: explore the strategies before, during and after production that generate real social
2008: Making Your Media Matter Conference
2004: The FIRST Making Your Documentary Matter Conference
As the center’s flagship program, the annual Media That Matters Conference brings together top players in the field to share their thoughts on media and social change. Here are some examples from the past:
Topics & Discussions
Measurement, Meaning and Momentum: Storytelling in the Age of Data
The Hottest News and Latest Tools in Impact
Media Entrepreneurship: Lessons From the Field
How to Change, Grow and Survive: Sustaining the documentary vision over generations
Partnerships for Change
Art, Ethics and Mission
The Genius of Collaboration
Producing Media across Platforms
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Speakers & Panelists
Wendy Levy, Director of New Arts AXIS
Meg McLagan, Director of Lioness
Cara Mertes, Director of the Sundance Documentary
Liz Norton, Director/Founder, Stone Soup Films
Patrice O’Neill, Producer of Not in Our Town
Gordon Quinn, Co-founder of Kartemquin Films
Shaady Salehi, Deputy Director, Active Voice
Sky Sitney, Programming Director of SILVERDOCS
George Stoney, Documentary Filmmaker
Pamela Yates & Paco de Onis
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SPONSOR & ADVERTISE WITH 2014 MTM _________________________
Download our Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities packet
Standard Sponsorship Packages
Tier 1: $500
- 1 complimentary registration
- Verbal sponsorship acknowledgement during conference opener
- Your logo and url listed on our conference website page and in one conference email
Tier 2: $1,000
- 2 complimentary registrations
- Verbal sponsorship acknowledgement during conference opener
- Your logo and url listed on our conference website, in our conference booklet, and in two conference emails
- An (optional) demonstration table in our Networking Lounge
Tier 3: $1,500
- 2 complimentary registrations
- Verbal sponsorship acknowledgement during conference opener
- Your logo and url listed on our conference website, in our conference booklet, in all conference emails, and on the main screen during the conference
- An (optional) demonstration table in our Networking Lounge
- Inclusion of a brochure/flyer in all conference attendee packets
Other Sponsorship/Marketing Opportunites
Lunch Sponsor: $1,250
- 2 complimentary registration
- Verbal sponsorship acknowledgement during conference opener
- Your logo and url listed on our conference website, in our conference booklet, and in one conference emails
- Sponsorship signs at all tables with your logo and URL
Awards Sponsor
New This Year!
In celebration of our tenth anniversary, we’re hosting a reception the evening preceding the conference. Reception sponsors get an exclusive opportunity to advertise to guests and showcase mission and content in the exciting new McKinley Building of the School of Communication.
Advertisements & In-kind Sponsor
Advertise your product or service in our printed conference program that’s distributed to all attendees: $250 for ¼ page; $500 for ½ page and $1000 for full page ad.
In-kind sponsorship opportunities are available for services like printing, food, photography, streaming services and videography in exchange for customized exposure during the conference.
Custom Package
We want to meet your needs.
Let’s talk about creative ways to connect with our opportunities. From short promo video screenings or dedicated eblasts to workshop sponsorships or cobranded content. Possibilities abound, let’s talk about them.
CONTACT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ANGELICA DAS AT das [at] american [dot] edu TO GET STARTED!