SPEAKING

Sav Rodgers is a dynamic and accomplished speaker and moderator who brings insight, authenticity, and energy to every stage. He speaks on independent filmmaking, the importance of authentic LGBTQ+ representation in film and television, the creative process, and his work with the Transgender Film Center.

Equally skilled at guiding conversations as he is delivering them, Sav is available to moderate panels and facilitate meaningful, engaging discussions across conferences, conventions, universities, film festivals, and corporate events.

 

Sav’s TED Talk: The rom-com that saved my life

Sav’s TED Talk is a powerful reflection about seeing how Chasing Amy (1997) saved his life as a closeted queer kid in Kansas.

Keynote Address: Queer State of the Union at Frameline49

A keynote on finding hope in the challenging landscape of making queer films at the 49th annual Frameline Film Festival in 2025.

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TED Talks:

  • TED Talk: The rom-com that saved my life (2018)

Keynote Addresses:

  • Frameline Film Festival: 2025 Queer State of the Union Keynote Address

  • National Film Festival for Talented Youth: 2025 Keynote Address

Guest Panelist:

  • American Film Market: 2022

  • Arthouse Convergence: 2020

  • BFI Flare: 2023

  • BFI London Film Festival: 2023

  • Outfest Los Angeles: 2023

  • San Diego Comic-Con: 2023

  • Seed&Spark: 2024, 2025

  • Sundance Film Festival: 2024, 2025, 2026

  • SXSW: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

  • Washington Filmworks: 2024, 2025, 2026

Panel Moderation:

  • American Film Market: 2023, 2024, 2025

  • A+E Networks: Pride Month 2023

  • SXSW: 2022, 2025

  • Transgender Film Center: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Q&A Moderation:

  • NewFest Pride: 2023

  • Outfest Los Angeles: 2022

  • Seed&Spark: 2024, 2025

  • Tallgrass Film Festival: 2021, 2022

  • Tribeca Festival: 2025

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