Sandra de Castro Buffington

Sandra de Castro Buffington is Brazilian-American, Co-Producer of BRAINWASHED: Sex~Camera~Power premiering at Sundance and the Berlinale, and global strategist in social impact entertainment. As Holly ...Show More

Sandra de Castro Buffington is Brazilian-American, Co-Producer of BRAINWASHED: Sex~Camera~Power premiering at Sundance and the Berlinale, and global strategist in social impact entertainment. As Hollywood's leading "story whisperer," Sandra ignites new narratives of transformation and innovation worldwide. Founder and President of StoryAction; Founder of UCLA's Global Media Center for Social Impact; and former Director of USC's Hollywood, Health & Society, Sandra inspires creators of television and film to develop storylines that elevate consciousness, and improve health, justice and well-being worldwide. For her work, Sandra was named one of the "Nation's 100 Most Influential Hispanics" by PODER Hispanic Magazine, "Woman Entrepreneur of the Year" by the World Film Institute, and "Honorary Maverick" by Female Eye Film Festival. On behalf of the United Nations, she created the "Conscious Media Award" for Egypt's Cairo International Film Festival. Sandra has worked in 50 countries over 20+ years on behalf of women, girls and families. Hide