Litan Leschiner
Marketing Strategist | Film & TV Critic | Culture Correspondent at KAN 11
Israel
English, Hebrew
Litan Leschiner is a culture correspondent and film & television critic at Israel's public broadcaster, KAN 11, as well as a lecturer, creative strategist, and marketing consultant. She previously edited the radio show Pride Window at KAN and worked as a copywriter at leading advertising agencies. Today, she advises companies, organizations, and brands on strategy, creative thinking, and content. Her lectures bring together cinema, psychology, media, and popular culture, revealing how stories influence the way we think, make decisions, build identities, and understand the world around us. Combining research with unforgettable examples from film and television, she offers audiences a fresh perspective on everyday life.
More Than Just a Movie: What Pixar Knows About Human Nature
Pixar isn't just an animation studio—it's one of the world's greatest storytellers of human emotion. Through beloved films like Inside Out, Up, Toy Story, and Soul, this lecture explores why these stories resonate so deeply. Blending psychology, filmmaking, and behind-the-scenes insights, we'll uncover how Pixar transforms complex emotions into unforgettable narratives. From grief and identity to success, purpose, and the fear of being forgotten, these films reveal surprising truths about ourselves—and why some animated scenes stay with us for life.
Reality, Directed: How Movies and Pop Culture Rewrite the World
We often think of movies and TV as an escape from reality, yet they constantly reshape it. This lecture explores how film, television, and pop culture influence our beliefs, relationships, politics, careers, and collective behaviour. From Top Gun and Barbie to Squid Game and Fauda, we'll examine the real-world impact of stories, the psychology behind why certain narratives captivate us, and how algorithms and popular culture increasingly shape the choices we make—often without us even noticing.
Being Great Isn't Enough: Building a Brand People Remember
Expertise alone no longer guarantees attention. In a world overflowing with content, the real challenge is becoming memorable. This lecture explores how perception, storytelling, and personal branding shape success in the digital age. Through psychology, marketing, and real-life examples, we'll discover why people remember certain individuals and brands, how emotion drives engagement, and how to transform knowledge, personality, and perspective into authentic content that builds trust, stands out online, and leaves a lasting impression.