FreedomFest 2025: Full Schedule

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1:00pm PDT

Behind the Screen: Hollywood's Hidden Power Players

Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Step behind the scenes with Marc Eliot and Michael Levine, two of Hollywood’s most influential behind-the-scenes figures, as they reveal the untold stories of power, control, and creative freedom in the entertainment industry. Learn how the magic of film is made, not just by stars and directors, but by the strategic decisions that shape culture, market trends, and even politics. In this session, you’ll uncover the forces that make Hollywood tick and how the battle for creative freedom continues to reshape the industry.

Moderators

Lisabeth Lange

Multifaceted Creative Industry Expert

Lisabeth Lange is a versatile media professional with experience spanning broadcast journalism, casting, production, and editorial work. After earning a double major in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish from Marquette University and studying abroad in Mexico and Spain, Lisabeth began... Read More →

Speakers

Marc Eliot

The Storyteller of Hollywood’s Legends

Few writers have captured the essence of America’s cultural icons like Marc Eliot. A New York Times bestselling author, he has chronicled the lives of some of the most influential figures in film and music, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at the legends who shaped entertainment... Read More →

Michael Levine

Media Strategist to the Stars

Michael Levine is a legendary publicist whose career has shaped the image of some of the most iconic names in entertainment, politics, and business. As the founder of Levine Communications Office (LCO), he has represented over 58 Academy Award winners, 34 Grammy Award winners, and... Read More →

Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Primrose B

Breakout Session

2:00pm PDT

The Liberty Revolution: How Gen Z is Shaping the Future of Freedom and Society

Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Primrose B

Speakers

Caleb Franz

Advocate for Young Voices for Liberty

Caleb Franz has been serving as the Program Manager at Young Voices since 2021, where he mentors and supports young journalists and policy writers, enhancing their storytelling skills and accelerating their careers through various fellowships and networking opportunities. Caleb is... Read More →

Casey Given

Elevating the Next Generation of Liberty Voices

Casey Given is the President and Executive Director of Young Voices, a nonprofit talent agency and incubator for pro-liberty commentators in media. Under his leadership, Young Voices has become a powerful force elevating the next generation of writers, podcasters, and policy thinkers... Read More →

Caroline Melear

Shining a Light on Finance Regulation

Caroline Melear is a Fellow on R Street's Finance, Insurance, and Trade team, where she conducts in-depth research on federal financial regulation and legislation. Her work focuses on agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Securities and Exchange Commission... Read More →

Srisha Raj

Advocating for Human Dignity

Srisha Raj is a sophomore at the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in Statistics with a concentration in Public Policy. Passionate about human dignity, she is deeply involved in the Students for Life and Thomistic Institute chapters on campus. Srisha has conducted research... Read More →

Exhibitors

Young Voices

A nonprofit talent agency and public relations firm for students and young professionals in policy

Wednesday June 11, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Primrose B

Breakout Session