When the world around us becomes tough and complicated, imagination becomes the safest refuge. Negar Eskandar, the founder of one of the most influential art academies, speaks about the vital role of imagination. Negar Eskandarfar is a film producer, director, and owner of an educational center for art and culture. She studied Clinical Psychology and began her career as a journalist and writer in the 1970s. Over the years, she has produced numerous stage plays, documentaries, and films . This talk was given ...

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. I hope you're having a lovely evening. As you may have heard, my name is Ethan Sakala and I'll be talking about imagination, humanity's greatest currency with a focus on production from a Zambian perspective.Allow me to start you off with a question. Have you ever built a car out of some wires and some sticks. I'm guessing most of you probably have, but if you haven't, growing up in Zambia, you've probably seen one.You know, it's pretty simple to make. You ...

Storytelling & Family Connection - Storytelling is more than just an art; it unites people and fosters hope [14][15] - In a fast-paced world dominated by scrolling and skipping, genuine conversation is rare and valuable [12] - The act of storytelling can create intergenerational connections, a warm and almost extinct practice [13][14] - Voice is not just a tool for communication but a connector of emotions [8] - Storytelling can be a legacy, a valuable inheritance for future generations [11][15] Voiceover Industry & Communication - Voiceover is not just reading a script but bringing it to life, connecting the message with the listener's heart [3] - Indonesians prefer listening over reading, highlighting the power of audio communication [7] - The speaker's family uses storytelling as a means of therapy and expression, especially after their child's speech delay diagnosis [8][10] Personal Growth & Legacy - The speaker initially sought to understand their father's profession but fell in love with conveying meaning through voice [2][3] - The speaker realized their father's profession was a way of building connection, inspiring them to connect with their own children through voice [5]

What's happening right now. You're you're all sitting here listening to me, a talking amphibian. Uh that alone is a rather radical act of creativity.It's what I like to call a conspiracy of craziness. Yep, that's it, folks. We've all decided to accept the premise, suspend our disbelief, and just enjoy the ride.To me, that conspiracy of craziness and that freedom of thought, well, that's what being creative is all about. And um it's a pretty neat thing, this creativity thing. Uh you don't have to be a Hollyw ...