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The Current Presents Screening of Disrupt(ed) and Conversation on Media, Freelance Journalism, and Democracy
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Sep 5, 2025
The Current is pleased to present a special screening of Disrupt(ed), followed by a conversation with filmmaker Adriana Teresa Letorney (Producer & Director), Bharat Krish (Chief Product Officer, Newsweek), and Rachel Moore.
Disrupt(ed) is a short documentary that examines the collapse of traditional media business models, its impact on freelance visual journalists, and the broader implications for democracy. Told through the experiences of Brazilian photographer Júlia Pontés and leading industry voices, the film is both a personal story and a resource guide on the systemic threats facing journalism today. This program is part of The Current’s public series, Currently Speaking: Disrupt(ed), which hosts leaders across contemporary art and media to spark dialogue between speakers, their work, and the community.
Event Details
- What: Screening of Disrupt(ed) + Panel Discussion
- When: Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM
- Where: The Current
- Admission: Free and open to the public — no reservations required
- Extras: Gallery open before the program; refreshments will be served
Speakers
Bharat Krish is the Chief Product Officer at Newsweek, where he leads the company’s AI-driven transformation, focusing on growth through enhanced consumer experiences and outcomes. He previously served as President of Digital and CTO at TIME, guiding its digital transformation and launching new initiatives. An entrepreneur and advisor, Bharat has founded AI/ML startups and counsels organizations including Automattic, Fusemachines, and more than 40 Techstars startups. With over twenty years of experience in media and technology, he has held senior executive roles at OTG, HBO Latin America, and NBCUniversal. Recognized in the AdWeek 50 and awarded Techstars’ “Give First” honor, Bharat is dedicated to building innovative companies and supporting minority and impact-driven entrepreneurs.
Adriana Teresa Letorney is a filmmaker, journalist, publisher, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in visual storytelling, media, and creative technology. She is the CEO and co-founder of Visura.co and co-founder of the Scout Film Festival. Most recently, she directed and produced Disrupt(ed), which has screened at leading festivals and institutions. Her honors include the inaugural Alexia Fellowship at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, NYU Mark & Debra Leslie Fellow, and Founder in Residence at the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute. She is an alumna of Techstars, Comcast NBCUniversal Lift Labs Accelerator, and NYU’s Journalism and Entrepreneurship programs. Adriana’s work has been featured in The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Seven Days, NY Daily News, and more.
About Disrupt(ed)
Produced and directed by Adriana Teresa Letorney, Disrupt(ed) examines how the collapse of legacy media business models poses a threat to the sustainability of freelance visual journalism, exposing critical risks to press freedom and democracy itself.
About Currently Speaking
The Currently Speaking series features experts in contemporary art and media to foster open conversations and meaningful interactions between speakers, their work, and the community. All events are free to the public.
About The Current
The Current is a hub for contemporary arts and culture, committed to showcasing innovative voices and sparking dialogue on issues that shape our society.
Sponsors include:
The Alchemist Brewery + The Alchemist Foundation
Cordelia Family Foundation
The Oakland Foundation
Spruce Peak Cares
Stackpole & French Law Offices
Stowe Reporter + stowetoday.com
Town of Stowe
Union Bank
Vermont Arts Council + National Endowment for the Arts
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