Lights, camera, co-ops!
Join U.S. Co-ops on Thursday, November 12 from 3-4:30 pm EST for a virtual watch party celebrating the creativity and impact of cooperative storytelling.
We’ll showcase the winning films from our second annual IMPACT Film Fest, announced during the 2026 Cooperative IMPACT Conference last month, along with some of the top contenders in all three award categories: short-form, long-form and social media.
This event is an opportunity to celebrate the power of video storytelling to bring the cooperative difference to life. We’ll explore how compelling stories can raise awareness, connect with new audiences and demonstrate the impact cooperatives have on their members, communities and local economies.
Whether they make us laugh, move us to tears or inspire action, this year’s Film Fest submissions remind us that cooperatives have powerful stories worth telling—and sharing.
See all the IMPACT 2026 Film Fest submissions on YouTube
We’re excited to hear from a fantastic lineup of this year’s film fest sponsors, winners, runners-up and videographers. Meet them all below!
Howard Brodsky
Co-Founder and CEO
Andrea Budde
Communications and Media Coordinator
Christina Jennings
Executive Director
Kyra Knox
2X Emmy Award-Winning Filmmaker
Amy Leo
Community Engagement Manager
Takoma Park Silver Spring Food Co-op
Mandy Makinen
Advocacy Senior Manager
Jacqueline Malonson
Storyteller
Kendall Whitney
Marketing Director