Margaret Mishi Ebrahim

Senior Director Programming & Development

PBS

Mishi Ebrahim (she/her) is the senior director of programming and development at PBS. She is a journalist, producer and media executive who creates, identifies, develops and executive produces unscripted series, documentaries and timely news-oriented specials integrating exceptional journalism with creative storytelling. At PBS, she oversees the news and current affairs content portfolio, including FRONTLINE and NewsHour, as well as commissions and acquires nonfiction films and series across platforms. Ebrahim has worked at some of the most successful media organizations like CBS News 60 Minutes, National Geographic, ABC News and the Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University. She’s a member of the board of directors for 100 Reporters, the parent organization of the DX Film Festival.

Participating Sessions

DX ACCESS

DX ACCESS connects registered attendees to representatives of the most respected and innovative organizations and individuals in film and journalism, and provides unparalleled face time with funders, producers, festival programmers, distributors, media outlets, reporters, writers and directors. In one-on-one sessions, they will unpack how they work, learn more about your goals, and explore the possibilities for supporting your project.

The Art of Visual News

In an era shaped by the omnipresence of social media and a burgeoning demand for greater inclusivity in journalism, a fresh wave of younger audiences is gravitating towards unconventional modes of visual news consumption. This panel seeks to delve into the realm of innovative storytelling methods that are blossoming within newsrooms eager to forge deeper connections with a media-savvy demographic. As this ongoing experimentation gives rise to a variety of...