A time capsule of a year like no other.
2020 CHAOS AND HOPE brings together a diverse group of individuals and renowned experts, including frontline workers, everyday citizens, educators, activists, historians, scientists, and politicians as they reflect on the year 2020 and contemplate America’s future.
“2020 was a year like no other in America’s history, and the events of that year continue to reverberate and will have implications far into the future. What that future will look like long-term remains to be seen, but we hope our deep-dive exploration of the year will serve, among other things, as a reminder of the fragile nature of our democracy and humanity and make us reflect on where we go from here. We were forced to confront our country’s deepest-held hatreds and fears – it was impossible to look away – and technology pushed it all to the brink. But the better side of our humanity get us through the year. It is the hopeful spark that, while a hallmark of our nation’s people, is tested time and again. We hope the film opens the conversation for reflection on who we are and who we want to be and as a call to action to remind us that we are stronger when we work together. We also hope the film will continue to be an important time capsule for this and future generations.”
June Beallor , Director & Producer
PRODUCTION BIOGRAPHIES
June Beallor is an award-winning filmmaker whose documentaries have garnered an Oscar®, multiple Emmys®, the prestigious Peabody Award, and the Edward R. Murrow-Excellence in Journalism Award, among others. She was a primary architect working with Steven Spielberg to establish and run the Shoah Foundation. As a Founding Executive Director, Beallor spearheaded the collection of over 50,000 genocide survivor, witness, and liberator testimonies around the globe. Beallor also established and produced Spielberg’s Ambassadors for Humanity live events to benefit USC Shoah Foundation for nearly two decades, working with world-renowned leaders and artists.
Beallor was a Director and Senior Producer of the film unit for the Democratic National Convention (twice in one decade) and produced and directed segments for the Emmys and Oscars for more than a decade. Beallor continues to serve USC Shoah Foundation as a Senior Advisor and produces and directs films through her company June Beallor Productions. In addition, Beallor is a Founding Member of the Documentary Committee at the Directors Guild of America and a member of both the Producers Guild of America, and the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences, having served numerous terms on the Producers’ Executive Committee.
Director & Producer | JUNE BEALLOR, p.g.a
Ceci Chan founded content and media company ACE91 with a mission to create film and TV programs that inspire audiences to increase positive change. She invests in content creation/distribution and technological innovation. Chan is a significant investor in Dalpha Tech, an IoT platform focusing on using smart-living technologies to reduce environmental impact and increase disposable income. She is Partner and Managing Director — Greater China at Dasym, an independent, research-driven investment company with a strong presence in telecoms, media, and technology (TMT). Dasym leadership supported the creation of internationally acclaimed IPs and has invested over €30 billion in the global TMT space. With Dasym, Ms. Chan leads the creation of a documentary based on Professor Peter Frankopan’s critically acclaimed international best-seller, The Silk Roads.
Ms. Chan is a member of the Leadership Council at Facing History and Ourselves, an organization she has supported for over 20 years. She is a Vice Chair on the Dean’s Council of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Additionally, she is a member of the Executive Committee of USC Shoah Foundation, founded by Steven Spielberg more than 28 years ago. Ms. Chan spearheaded the Nanjing Project for the Shoah Foundation. She executive produced Liberation Heroes, The Girl and The Picture, and Two Sides of Survival, award-winning films that aim to reduce racism, hatred, and violence. She supports prison reform efforts as a part of her drive to increase civil and voting rights. Ms. Chan is committed to supporting transformative education and sustainable positive changes and she believes in Tikkun Olam – healing the world.
Producer | CECI CHAN / ACE91