Lisa Portolan Co-host Podcast Film Event [upd] «QUICK • 2024»

In a fragmented world, she gathers people—via earbuds and theater seats—to do the hard work of looking at each other. She reminds us that a good story (on a screen or in a microphone) is just the invitation. The real event is what happens in the heart of the listener and the viewer.

Portolan moves between these modes seamlessly. On the podcast, she might interview a director about their film. At the film event, she might replay a clip from her podcast to spark debate. She is closing the feedback loop between creator, critic, and consumer. lisa portolan co-host podcast film event

| The Podcast | The Film Event | | :--- | :--- | | Audio, intimate, private | Medium: Visual, collective, public | | Focus: The self (micro) | Focus: The society (macro) | | Emotion: Confessional | Emotion: Empathetic witness | | Outcome: You feel less alone in your car | Outcome: You realize your neighbor is struggling too | In a fragmented world, she gathers people—via earbuds