#ChangeMakers: Featuring Chet Pancake

In this video series, we interview change makers at the intersection of creativity, activism, and entrepreneurship. Our latest is from award-winning filmmaker Chet Pancake. Bank of the West is a proud supporter of Frameline, the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, and at the 2019 Festival we had a chance to learn more about Chet’s film Queer Genius. Chet tells us how important it is to step outside of each of our comfort zones in order to talk to and learn from people that are not only different from you but also challenge the prevailing views of mainstream culture. Chet also gives advice for aspiring filmmakers and entrepreneurs.

Previous ChangeMakers

Alonzo King

We had a chance to sit down with Pioneering choreographer Alonzo King, founder and artistic director of San Francisco’s Alonzo King LINES Ballet prior to the launch of his 2019 season. He shared what it takes to translate vision into reality and build a dance company that’s a true reflection of the world around us.

On Art and Our Collective Humanity

On Breaking Down Race Barriers

On Collaboration and Community

On Entrepreneurship and Self Belief

Billie Jean King

During the 2019 BNP Paribas Open, we had the opportunity to speak with tennis icon and social activist Billie Jean King. She shared her extraordinary journey as an entrepreneur, how to decide when to take that plunge, and the importance of raising confident kids.