“The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values and agenda of an entire generation that is to...

The Story of You: How Can Your Story Change the World?

Location:

The Museum of Contemporary Art
2000 NSW
Australia

The Story of You: How Can Your Story Change the World?

Featuring

Rodney Dillon

Rodney Dillon

Indigenous Rights Advisor at Amnesty International Australia

It is a privilege to have Rodney Dillon, a widely celebrated lifelong advocate for Indigenous people's rights, speaking at 'The Story of You'. He is a Palawa man with an impressive professional history as former commissioner for the Tasmanian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission and as the current Indigenous Rights advisor at Amnesty International Australia. He has been integral to various successes regarding repatriation of Indigenous people’s remains, the rights of people to live on their traditional homelands and fishing and hunting rights.

These efforts have earned him deserved recognition from a multitude of institutions, including nominations for Australian of the Year in 2011 and NAIDOC male person of the year in 2006, and he was awarded the Human Rights Individual Award in 2013. Rodney's story is truly creating change for Indigenous Australians around the world, don’t miss this opportunity!

Mikey Leung

Cofounder and Director at Digital Storytellers

Mikey Leung is a social entrepeneur with over 15 years of experience in the world of digital media! He cofounded Digital Storytellers and continues to work as a director at the Sydney-based media production agency. Beyond the realm of digital media direction, Mikey has an impressive, multifaceted professional history as a TEDx speaker, published author, web designer and cinematographer, and he is keen to share his knowledge and specialised skill set with everyone who is interested in learning how to make the biggest impact via digital mediums. This is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the most experienced and successful entrepeneurs in the digital media industry.

Access and Inclusion

  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.

Event Details

“The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values and agenda of an entire generation that is to come.” - Steve Jobs

You have the power to share impactful stories in your very own hands! Join Amnesty International and Digital Storytellers at this two-hour workshop brimming with valuable techniques to ensure effective digital storytelling with the technology we use every day. 

The Brexiteers and Donald Trump have gained traction and influence with the use of storytelling that resonates with human fear, self doubt and feelings of isolation. If we want to make positive, enduring change, we must do the same, but with the right stories.

We are thrilled to announce Rodney Dillon, a widely respected, lifelong defender of the rights of Indigenous peoples, as one of our featured speakers! Integral to the success of his efforts is the ability to engage in emotive and compelling storytelling. However, as a Palawa elder, storytelling is far more than merely a tool for success for Rodney. Join us at this event to discuss the importance of storytelling beyond the digital realm, and its role throughout culture and history!

Mikey Leung, social entrepreneur, co-founder and director at purpose-driven film agency Digital Storytellers, will explore how storytelling for social change can move the world towards a better narrative. This workshop will delve into the role that you can play in shaping that narritive by getting in touch with the power of your own story. 

The workshop will be divided into two sessions. The first will be hosted by social entrepreneurs and digital production professionals drawing on their experience to discuss the power of storytelling, the second session will take a practical approach to break down the methods used to achieve impactful storytelling in today's competitive digital mediums. 

Our hosts will cover all the dos and don'ts for better quality footage, audio, lighting, editing and more so that you can get the most out of filming with your smartphone!

You have the power to inspire change. Don’t just listen, be heard.

What’s your story?

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Access and Inclusion

  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.