Schedule of Events

MONIKA GOSSMANN

“The Emotional Toll of Performance:
Why Mental Health in Film, Media & Storytelling
Can’t Be Ignored”

Whether you’re in front of the camera, behind the scenes, or shaping the message — the pressure to perform is real.
Writers, directors, presenters, actors, communicators, and content creators are constantly asked to tap into emotion, stay composed, and deliver under scrutiny. But at what cost?
Exhaustion, anxiety, burnout, and isolation are quietly embedded in creative industries — yet rarely acknowledged out loud.

In this powerful keynote, Monika Gossmann pulls back the curtain on the emotional toll of storytelling and visibility, and why caring for mental health isn’t just personal — it’s a professional necessity.
Because behind every compelling message is a human being.

Monika Gossmann an international film actress, university professor, author, film director and producer. Currently pursuing her MFA in scriptwriting under the late David Lynch, and receiving personal mentorship from Hollywood legend David Fincher in production and post-production.
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WOJTEK JEŻOWSKI

“The Extraordinary Cost of Playing It Safe”

Think boring ads just blend quietly into the background?
Think again. Your bland B2B campaign isn’t just dull—it’s burning through your budget faster than you can say “ROI.”

Join me to uncover the jaw-dropping truth: boring advertising doesn’t just fail to engage – it actually costs millions more. Plus, I’ll give you a sneak peek behind the curtain to reveal how the most creative B2B ads of the past few years, from SaaS brands: Gong, Workbooks CRM, and Teamwork, nailed their creative strategies and significantly influenced their pipelines.
And yes, we will talk about AI too 😋.

Wojtek Jeżowski – the B2Bearded creative – is the CEO and Head of Creative of Black Rabbit, a Polish B2B video marketing company.
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THE AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD

During Story House Day, selected winning projects will be presented live on stage in Berlin as part of the Audience Choice Award.
This special screening format gives the audience the chance to experience the work firsthand — and to vote for their favourite.

AWARDS NIGHT –
THE HEART OF IT ALL

As the day draws to a close, we gather for the Evening Gala. This is where we reveal the prizes and celebrate the winners, with a few surprises along the way —including the Special Awards, the Grand Awards, and the Grand Prix.