Mark L.

Ashoka Young Changemaker
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United States
Elected in 2024

About Mark L.

Mark is the founder of Student World Impact Film Festival, an organization that celebrates diverse films with incredibly impactful messages from young storytellers by streaming their films live to global audiences.

Mark believes that filmmaking is an art form that has the power to shift perspectives, ignite change, and inspire positive action. It is an instrument for storytelling, a tool for self-expression, and a catalyst for social change. For students, it is a powerful tool that can equip them to become changemakers in their community and advocates for positive change. But many students face barriers to filmmaking based on their age, available resources, and lack of funding, so Mark created the Student World Impact Film Festival, which is free to enter and harnesses the impact of a film festival in order to promote a more culturally-accepting and equitable society.