2010 Annual Investor Event
In 2010, Wedgwood Circle looked to renowned literary scholars, the Inklings, for wisdom on creating good, successful and commercially viable cultural artifacts for all audiences. The narrative works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, among other Inklings members, have proven to be timeless mechanisms for portraying elements of goodness, true and beauty within the art and entertainment space. The Inklings were committed to creating “good” culture for all people and did so in the context of community. At Wedgwood Circle, we are encouraged by this model of pursuing what is good, true and beautiful for the common good while in relationship with others who are committed to doing the same.
Wedgwood Circle hosted its fourth Annual Investor Event November 10th-12th in Santa Monica, CA, highlighting the Inklings influence on culture nearly eighty years later. As C.S. Lewis said to J.R.R. Tolkien, “There is too little of what we really like in stories; I am afraid we shall have to write some ourselves.” As our beloved friend and “Facilitator of Meaning,” Steve Garber, noted, Wedgwood Circle has become a mature and growing community – one that people see and no longer say, “What is this?” and, “Are you sure this is going to work?” but rather, “Yes. I want to be a part of this.” And even better, “When is the next event?!” And we reflect back on our 2010 Annual Event and smile, here is short recap of what you missed.
Full Agenda: 2010 ANNUAL EVENT
2010 Annual Event Highlights Included:
- Master of Ceremonies: Tim Washer, Comedy Writer/Actor
- Private luncheon with Bill Mechanic (Titanic), Grant Curtis (Spiderman 1, 2, and 3), Ralph Winter (X-Men and Fantastic Four), Steve McEveety (Passion of the Christ and Braveheart), Micheal Flaherty (The Chronicles of Narnia), Max McLean (The Screwtape Letters), Norman Stone (Beyond Narnia), and Terry Botwick (1019 Entertainment)
- Conversations with Sean Astin (Actor, The Goonies; Rudy; Lord of the Rings) and Ned Lott (Voice & Casting Director, The Chronicles of Narnia)
- Inklings Presentations from Norman Stone (Director/Producer, The Narnia Code (BBC), C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia, and Shadowlands) with Micheal Flaherty (President, Walden Media)
- Exclusive Film Preview: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of Dawn Treader
- Components of a Compelling Story Discussion with Kiel Murray and Phil Lorin (Writers/Directors, Pixar Animation Studios)
- Theatrical Performance from Max McLean (Actor, The Screwtape Letters) and songs with Mariah McManus and Caleb Slade
- Dialogue with Kevin Kelly (Founder & Senior Maverick, Wired Magazine), Gabriel Schulze (Founder & President, Schulze Global Investments Ltd.), Scott Wong (President, Brethren Entertainment Studios) Jaeson Ma (Music Artist) and George Zhao (Kay Family Foundation)
- 2010 Wedgwood Circle Investment Opportunities
- Sapere Fund Updates
- Wedgwood Circle Sector Strategies Presentation with Pepperdine University
- Closing Address from David Stroud (Christ Church London and Newfrontiers UK)
Exclusive photos are coming soon – stay tuned!