Kenton MacDonald-Lin

Kenton MacDonald-Lin is a filmmaker, media producer, educator, leadership facilitator, and brand storyteller whose work focuses on helping people and organizations discover their voice, tell meaningful stories, and make a positive impact.

Working in media, film, commercial photography, and digital communications since 2003, Kenton has written, produced, and directed feature films, short films, documentaries, and branded media projects. Through his creative work, he has also helped businesses, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven organizations clarify their brand, strengthen their storytelling, and communicate why their work matters. His experience in leadership and community development spans and overlaps more than three decades working with the nonprofit sector. He has worked and trained young people, youth workers, volunteers, and community leaders. He has mentored hundreds of people and continues to focus on helping people recognize their strengths, grow in confidence, and develop as leaders.

Since 2018, Kenton has taught film, screenwriting, film production, acting, film history, digital media, communications, social media, marketing, and leadership development. He is passionate about helping students think critically, create boldly, find their voice, and navigate the changing relationship between storytelling, technology, ethics, and human connection.

“As co-learners, co-creators, and collaborators, let’s change the world through storytelling and the unique, God-given voices we each bring.” - Kenton MacDonald-Lin