Johnson, John
Harmony Institute
John S. Johnson, previously an independent film writer/director, is Founder and Executive Director of the Harmony Institute (HI), a multi-disciplinary research center focused on measuring the social influence and impact of entertainment. Johnson also launched EYEBEAM, a non-profit art and technology center and the Screenwriters Colony, a retreat and workshop for emerging screenwriters. More recently, Johnson cofounded BuzzFeed.com, one of the fastest growing viral media and web trending sites today.
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ArticlesIntroduction Documentary film has grown significantly in the past decade, with high profile films such as Fahrenheit 9/11, Supersize Me, and An Inconvenient Truth garnering increased attention both at the box office and in the news media. In addition, the rising prominence of web-based media has provided new opportunities for documentary...Read more
