2025 Water for Texas Conference: Full Schedule

11:45am CST

From Screen to Stream: The Impact of Art, Flim, and Storytelling

Tuesday January 28, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm CST

An inspiring panel of impact-driven Texans focused on how art, film, and storytelling can resonate with audiences, influence water awareness and conservation and, ultimately, drive behavior change. Distinguished filmmakers Ben Masters and Jay Kleberg will candidly discuss their experiences and encourage Texas water leaders to welcome a new perspective on how to reach their communities.

Speakers

Jay Kleberg

Executive Director, Gulf of Mexico Trust

Jay Kleberg is the executive director of the Gulf of Mexico Trust. He previously served as director of conservation initiatives for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, was a strategic consultant to the National Park Service, and was a film producer for the Texas nature documentary... Read More →

Ben Masters

Director and Founder, Fin and Fur Films

Ben Masters is a filmmaker and writer specializing in wildlife and adventure stories. He is most known for directing and producing 'Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story,' 'The River and The Wall,' and 'Unbranded.' Ben studied wildlife biology at Texas A&M University and founded... Read More →

Tuesday January 28, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm CST
Grand Ballroom, Meeting Level 3

General Session, Keynote