Video Resources

The Art of Mass Gatherings at Surfalorus

Video recordings from sessions at the Art of Mass Gatherings in North Carolina, a three-part statewide program produced in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Symposia have so far taken place at at Surfalorus Film Festival on 20 September 2022 in Nags Head, NC and LEAF Festival in Black Mountain, NC, on 23 October 2022. Click on any video card below to watch on Youtube.

Demystifying Accessibility

Our four speakers recount their personal and professional accessibility journeys. Featuring Jessica Wallach, Cady Breslin, Steven Hardy-Braz, and Scott Babinowich.

Interview with the Festival Producer

Dan Brawley, Chief Instigating Officer of the Surfalorus Film Festival, shares what makes this festival and the Outer Banks unique, and what ideas during the symposium excited him most.

Participant Perspective: Awareness

A participant in the Art of Mass Gatherings at Surfalorus shares his biggest takeaway from the day, and how the four pillars of resilience translate into greater awareness for event producers.

Participant Perspective: Awareness

Sean O’Connell, VP of Programming at AEG Presents and one of our presenter-participants at LEAF Festival, shares a few of his top lessons from over 30 years in event production.