Scrappy, Smart, and Human: The Future of Storytelling

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Scrappy, Smart, and Human: The Future of Storytelling

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Scrappy, Smart, and Human: The Future of Storytelling

Discover the ingredients of compelling narratives and the tools to help you take storytelling beyond what you say but an invitation for others to care.

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About the Session

In an age of algorithm-chasing headlines and shrinking attention spans, Emmy-winning filmmaker and journalist Johnny Harris invites you inside the storytelling ethos that drives his work — one that prioritizes curiosity over clicks and stories over soundbites. Drawing on experience with Vox and The New York Times, Johnny shows how storytelling isn’t just about what you say but how you invite others to care. Known for his scrappy, visual-first approach, he breaks down the ingredients of compelling narratives and the tools he uses to make them resonate.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to spark curiosity instead of chasing clicks
  • Key ingredients of memorable, compelling stories
  • A visual-first approach to storytelling that connects
  • Practical tools and techniques for creating impactful narratives

Technical Level: General Audience

Category: Inspiration

Track: Creator

Audience: Art/Creative Director, Social Media Content Creator, Marketer

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