Documentary films change minds, reach hearts, and create change. Good Pitch has been using documentaries to bring organizations together into powerful coalitions for over 12 years in 15 different countries. Over 3,200 organizations have attended Good Pitch worldwide, creating a network of foundations, NGOs, campaigners, academics, philanthropists, policymakers, brands and media.
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The New Corporation
Directed by Joel Bakan, Jennifer Abbott
The New Corporation is about how “good” corporations are bad for democracy. Over the past twenty years, corporations have used charitable work and socially conscious rebranding to position the corporate world as the most qualified to save the climate and help the poor... as long as CEO compensation soars, regulations disappear, and dividends are paid out to shareholders.
The impact campaign of The New Corporation is to give organizing tools to organizers and cede power back to the commons. This is a sequel to the 2003 film The Corporation, which was seen by millions. The campaign for the sequel wants to help each audience member identify a cause they can support, connect them to organizations and encourage engagement in issues and actions.
CURRENT ATTENDEES
Angie Balata - Program Manager, Inspirit Foundation
Ausma Malik - Director of Advocacy and Organizing, Atkinson Foundation
Bertha Edward - ACORN Canada
Bridgitte Taylor - Strategic Grantmaking Manager, MakeWay
Christen Dobson - Senior Project Lead and Researcher, Business and Human Rights Resource Centre,
Dave Baran - VP, Business Development, Charity Village
Duff Conacher - Coordinator, Democracy Watch
James Luscombe - Content Analyst, Telefilm
Jessica Munger - Program Director, Move to Amend
Jim Stanford - Economist and Director, Centre for Future Work
Joel Solomon - Co-Founding Partner, Renewal Funds
Joey Hartman - Board Member, Council of Canadians
John Beebe - Senior Advisor, Democratic Engagement Exchange
Chief Judy Wilson - Secretary-Treasurer, Union of BC Indian Chiefs
Kim Hardy - Program Lead, MakeWay
Lauren Davis - Regional Feature Film Director, Western Region, Telefilm
Linda Hay - Director, Industry and Member Development, CMPA-BC
Lori McCurdy - Regional Feature Film Executive, Atlantic Region, Telefilm
Mary Barroll - General Counsel and Vice President of Media Affairs, Charity Village
Nicole Barrett - Director, International Justice and Human Rights Clinic, Allard Law
Nicole McDonald - Director of National Programming, MakeWay
Paul Finch - Treasurer, BCGEU
Ravi Joshi - Co-Executive Director and Director of Communications, Council of Canadians
Shannon Daub - BC Director, Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives
Tabitha Naismith - Chair - Newton ACORN and National Board Representative, ACORN Canada
WHAT PLEDGES WERE PREVIOUSLY MADE AT OUR LIVE EVENT?
Sum of US, Emma Pullman
Offered to screen the film at next staff retreat and discuss where we can align messaging with our campaigns. Offered personal time to strategize with the filmmakers on outreach campaigns.
B Lab Corporation, Michelle Reid
Will leverage vast network of partners across the country. Offered screen facilities in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. Proposed to hold an event surrounding new legislation being proposed for benefit-corporations.
Freelance Writer (Atlantic, New York Times and more), Caroline Beaton
Will help with story editing and impact outreach thru media contacts (New York Times, Atlantics, etc)
Citizen Relations, Izabela Leszko
As head of our CSR committee, committed to discuss possible pro-bono PR work, social media campaigns, screenings or making intro's with the CR Team.
David Suzuki Foundation, Alaya Boisvert
Offered to discuss how DSF can get behind film re: social media team help, help with dissemination of film, email network. Personally offered to leverage membership in a leaders group.
Greenpeace Canada, Ian Duff
Offered screenings to global network of volunteers and network introductions.
GenSqueeze, Paul Kershaw
Offered policy influence. "We want to change legislation regarding the pricing of pollution." Interested to use film to remind government and the courts what's really at stake and to shape conversations.
Global Reporting Centre, Britney Dennison
Offered in-kind support and colloboration with staff to explore synergies.
Fast Signs, Paul LeBlanc
$300 toward screening signs
Finale Post
$5,000 for post-production and distribution.
Macquarie University, Dr Ross Gordon
Will use film in case study work and classroom
Simon Fraser University, Am Johal
Offered venue for screening and panel discussion
Transparency International, Daniela Chimisso Dos Santos
Offered to facilitate call with Executive Director to discuss commonalities. Offered pro bono assistance, including personal time.
Alliance for Media Arts + Culture, Wendy Levy
Offered project consultations and mentorship.
Youth Global Education Network, Anastasia Gaisenok
Offered to bring the film to classrooms, and community events and leverage wide network. Offered assistance to ensure outreach messaging speaks to youth.
Individual Pledges
Donation of $1,000 from Phillip Djwa
