Who’s Funding Efforts to Bring Climate Narratives to the Big Screen?

Who’s Funding Efforts to Bring Climate Narratives to the Big Screen?

A new report found that fewer than one in 10 top films passes a basic climate content test. But several philanthropic avenues are emerging to challenge that status quo. Here’s a look at three of them.

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Talent for Philanthropy: A Look Inside the UTA Foundation

Talent for Philanthropy: A Look Inside the UTA Foundation

The United Talent Agency is a major player in Hollywood, with celebrity clients across film and television, media and sports. We connected with Rene Jones, chief of social impact, to find out how the agency rallies talent for giving.

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Funder Spotlight: This Hollywood Thriller Director’s Foundation Supports Global Leaders

Funder Spotlight: This Hollywood Thriller Director’s Foundation Supports Global Leaders

Hollywood director M. Night Shyamalan is best known for big-ticket thriller films and a penchant for plot twists. On the charitable front, he and his wife Bhavna focus on backing grassroots nonprofit leaders around the globe.

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The Producers: Here's a List of Top Hollywood Producers Who Give

The Producers: Here's a List of Top Hollywood Producers Who Give

They don’t always bask in the same limelight as top actors and directors, but Hollywood producers can rack up hefty fortunes and turn to philanthropy.

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Getting to Know the Jayasinhala Foundation and Its Local Interests

Getting to Know the Jayasinhala Foundation and Its Local Interests

Here are the important things to know about the Jayasinhala Foundation and how its founding couple has begun to approach charitable giving in the Los Angeles area.

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“Long Live Real News.” How an Environmental Reporting Site Funds its Work

“Long Live Real News.” How an Environmental Reporting Site Funds its Work

Even as some wonder about the sustainability of nonprofit news, plenty of money keeps flowing to leading outlets. A good example is InsideClimate News, which recently pulled in a high-profile $1 million grant. Where does the rest of its funding come from?

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