U.S. Department of State – Active Citizen Summit

In October, 2012 the U.S. Department of State and lonstanding Podium Arts client ACYPL brought together 50 young leaders from 18 countries across the Middle East and North Africa for a 10-day Active Citizen Summit. The Summit featured leadership development workshops, short electoral-related internships, policy discussions, and capstone presentations by the delegates themselves.

Produced by Podium Arts creative director Joseph Finneran and edited by Mr. Finneran and long-time collaborator Justin Van Prooyen, the Telly Award winning video capturing this inspiring event was shot  on location in the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, DC.