Hosted by writer, filmmaker, and creative strategist Dan Portnoy, Portnoy Media Lab features honest conversations with working writers, filmmakers, designers, producers, and creative pros. Each episode goes behind the scenes to explore how great work actually gets made—and what falls apart along the way: no hype, no fluff—just real stories and lessons from inside the process.
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Hosted by writer, filmmaker, and creative strategist Dan Portnoy, Portnoy Media Lab features honest conversations with working writers, filmmakers, designers, producers, and creative pros. Each episode goes behind the scenes to explore how great work actually gets made—and what falls apart along the way: no hype, no fluff—just real stories and lessons from inside the process.
In the ever-evolving world of nonprofit organizations, the ability to craft a compelling narrative and tell a captivating story can be the difference between achieving your mission and getting lost in the noise. In today's episode, we welcome 6-time Primetime Emmy nominee writer Matt Beans, a storytelling expert with a treasure trove of experience in the entertainment industry. Matt Beans joins the show to shed light on how nonprofits can utilize narrative and storytelling techniques to elevate their messages and impact.
Before diving into the episode, here's some info on Matt. Matt Beans is a renowned writer with a prolific television, animation, and entertainment career. With six Primetime Emmy nominations to his name, Matt's impressive portfolio boasts work on popular shows like "Robot Chicken," "Trolls," and "Dawn of the Croods." His extensive experience in storytelling makes Matt Beans the ideal guest to discuss the application of narrative techniques in the nonprofit sector. There's no better way for Nonprofit organizations to connect with audiences than through a compelling story, and Matt's expertise promises to provide invaluable insights into this practice.
Portnoy Media Lab
Hosted by writer, filmmaker, and creative strategist Dan Portnoy, Portnoy Media Lab features honest conversations with working writers, filmmakers, designers, producers, and creative pros. Each episode goes behind the scenes to explore how great work actually gets made—and what falls apart along the way: no hype, no fluff—just real stories and lessons from inside the process.
