Susan Johnston

About

Media Futurist. Enterprising. Award Winning. Empowering Innovator.Speaker & Implementer on emerging technology & how we experience content.Knighted 2017 Rome for work in arts & humanity. Mandate - Honor Stories Worth Telling globally as it shapes our now and our future.On my own since 16. Sometimes life throws you a curve ball so hard it knocks the breath from you. Get up, brush yourself off and do something positive. I continue to do so. - Susan JohnstonIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0426856/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1President -www.SelectServicesFilms.comFounder/Director - www.NewMediaFilmFestival.com a critically acclaimed global eventCasting Director - www.SusanJohnstonCasting.com Emmys Blue Ribbon Panel Judge since 2010Except from her lifelong career in Media - Susan Johnston is a visionary leader & a pioneering figure in the world of new media. As the founder of the New Media Film Festival , she has been at the forefront of celebrating & recognizing the convergence of media, technology, & storytelling since 2009. Her festival has been a platform for both established & emerging creators, showcasing innovative content that spans a wide spectrum of media formats. Johnston's commitment to honoring stories worth telling has made the New Media Film Festival a hub for creative minds who push the boundaries of traditional storytelling.Johnston's career is marked by a series of firsts, reflecting her innovative spirit. She produced the first live stream HD talk show, and many more. Her work with the SAG on internet media contract changes has been instrumental in adapting industry standards to the evolving digital landscape. Judging the Blue Ribbon Panels for EMMYS since 2009 as well as geting distribution to over 600 films and TV highlighting her dedication to supporting a diverse range of creative talents.Her contributions to the arts and humanity were recognized in 2017 when she was knighted for her work. Johnston's influence extends beyond the festival as she writes fro Rolling Stone as a thought leader and the president of Select Services Films Inc. Her insights as a media futurist have made her a sought-after voice in discussions about the future of media & content creation.Susan Johnston's legacy is one of empowerment, innovation, and inspiration, making her a true luminary in the field of new media. Her work ensures she remains a beacon for those who aspire to tell stories in new and impactful ways.