SASCHA BROWN RICE

SASCHA BROWN RICE is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, entertainment executive, public speaker, teacher, and the granddaughter of California's former Governor Pat Brown. In her role at Eastman Kodak, as the Global Marketing Director for motion picture, she advanced the mission of real film with passion, creativity, and innovative collaborations. Her feature films CALIFORNIA STATE OF MIND: The Legacy of Pat Brown and MANGO KISS enjoyed national broadcast, screened internationally, and garnered multiple honors. Rice co-founded the mentoring and writing workshop program, W.O.W. International, and has led workshops, offered consulting, and mentored writers of all ages. Recently she executive produced a Women's Film Challenge and AUDFEST, the Audience Awards' inaugural film festival. Additionally Ms. Rice serves on the Board of Advisors of the non-partisan Pat Brown Institute and has appeared on television, radio programs, and her writing has been published online.