Speaking
Speaking
Looking for an engaging and experienced speaker for your next event, class, or screening?
Kristal offers a range of speaking opportunities, from keynotes and panel discussions to interactive workshops tailored to your needs. Drawing on years of experience in the documentary film industry, community media, and creative storytelling, Kristal shares practical insights and inspiration for filmmakers, activists, and changemakers.
Speaking Topics
Kristal delivers dynamic speaking engagements that inspire and empower audiences, covering topics such as tips for emerging filmmakers, film festival programming, union organizing, and community-based storytelling. Their talks also explore solutions journalism, Latinx, immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ film criticism, as well as social media marketing and crowdfunding strategies, providing actionable insights for creatives and changemakers.
Testimonials
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“Kristal led an impactful hour-long discussion, responding to students’ questions around form, process, ethics, and lending critical insight to building a career as an artist.”
— Drew Swedberg, Muhlenberg College
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“Kristal was an engaging participant with honest and poignant responses. We look forward to being able to host them again.”
— Akira Drake Rodriguez, University of Pennsylvania
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“I cannot understate how their visit benefited my students and the time and generous knowledge Kristal gave.”
— William Marcellus Armstrong, Temple University