Video, graphics, and tools reshaping how we tell stories
FRIDAY OCTOBER 24, 2025 | 1:30–4:00 PM
The shift from static to moving media is complete:
- Audiences expect motion, animation, and visual storytelling
- Platforms require different video styles, leaving creators scrambling to adapt
- Creators are drowning in tutorials for tools they’re not even sure they need
But which tools actually deserve our time and budget? How do we balance raw authenticity against polished, professional video content? And when everything feels urgent and visual, how can we tell stories that move people, not just stop their scroll?
In October’s session, we’re gathering expert visual storytellers who are cutting through the noise to create video content that connects.
Join us to discover what’s working for expert multimedia creators now.
Join us for Moved by Multimedia
Friday, October 24, 2025 from 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Nashville Entrepreneur Center, 41 Peabody St, Nashville, TN 37210
Featured Presentation
Jeremy Cowart is an award-winning photographer, artist, and entrepreneur whose groundbreaking work spans multiple creative disciplines. Known for his captivating portraits of celebrities like Taylor Swift, the Kardashians, and Emma Stone, he is also recognized for his innovative 60-second photoshoots, where backgrounds and lighting change dynamically as he shoots— a method no one else in the world is using. His work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Time, and Fast Company, and has appeared in a Netflix documentary and multiple TV shows.
Beyond his artistic achievements, Cowart is deeply committed to humanitarian efforts, launching projects in Gatlinburg, Haiti, and Rwanda, reflecting his belief in the power of art to foster empathy and healing. He is the founder of Help-Portrait, a global photography movement that provides portraits for those in need, and The Purpose Hotel, a philanthropic hotel chain designed to support charitable causes through every aspect of its operations. He also invented the Lightograph, an innovative art form that captures the evolution of light in still imagery.
Expert Panel
Megan Grisolano is the executive producer and senior director of content at Nashville PBS where she provides editorial oversight for all productions and ensures content focuses align with community priorities. Megan previously worked as the director of communications at Nine PBS in St. Louis, supporting the station in various capacities, including digital production, marketing, business development, and strategic planning. Outside of public television, Megan was a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Madrid, Spain, for two years. In her free time, Megan produces videos for her YouTube channel (@MEGrisolano) about the cultural differences between Spain and the US and her lived experiences in both countries. The channel has more than 93K subscribers and 23M views.
Val Hoeppner has served as the executive director of WMOT 89.5 since 2014, helping transition the station from mixed format to American Roots in 2016. She is a digital journalist, teacher, trainer, and media strategist who also serves as the director for the Center for Innovation in Media at MTSU, supporting student media at Middle Tennessee State University. Hoeppner moved to Nashville in 2008 to work for John Seigenthaler as the director of education for the Diversity Institute after a 20-year career in newspapers and media.
Tom Stanford is the photography and video program director at Nossi College of Art & Design. He spent nearly two decades serving as photography editor and then visuals editor at The Tennessean, where he led newsroom videography and multimedia storytelling while managing the visual journalism team. Stanford coordinated visual coverage of Nashville’s historic 2010 flood, which helped make The Tennessean a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. He has extensive experience covering major events, including the NFL, NHL, SEC athletics, music festivals, and the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Live Podcast
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