Filmmaker/humanitarian Mikki Willis is respected internationally as an innovator of socially and environmentally conscious media. His passion for uniting creatives inspired the vision for Elevate Film Festival in 2006. In less than three years the festival earned the title of "the world's largest single screen film event," hosting up to six thousand people per screening. It was the catalyst for the movement that is Elevate. Today, Mikki stands at the center of a global community of visionaries who realize the power of art and entertainment to inspire the masses and activate change. To date, Mikki and his award winning team have produced over 300 productions, ranging from network television specials, to theatrical features, viral media campaigns, and music videos for platinum artists. Mikki lives to the fullest with his beloved wife and partner Nadia, their son Azai, cat Navi, and chickens Blanca and Goldie.