How can genre fiction such as horror and sci-fi be used to shape our understanding of the environment? Playwright, podcaster, and critic Dan Caffrey explores this question in "Fandoms and Forests," a thought-provoking talk that bridges the gap between playwriting, pop culture, and ecological storytelling.
In "Forests and Fandoms," Caffrey encourages creators-playwrights, screenwriters, and other digital storytellers- to consider how they can embed environmental narratives into their work. What makes a compelling eco-story? How can genre storytelling make climate change and conservation feel immediate and personal? How might pop culture serve as both a warning and a source of hope for the planet's future?