Storytelling and Technology, Jon Favreau, TEDx Hollywood

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. About TEDx, x independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, selforganized events that bring people together to share a TEDlike experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, selforganized events are branded TEDx, where x independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are selforganized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations) Jon is an actor, writer, producer and director of both independent and blockbuster films. He first established himself as a writer with the acclaimed comedy Swingers, which he also starred in and coproduced. Most recently, he directed and produced Disneys live action box office smash The Jungle Book. As an integral part of the formation and expansion of t