Michael Rossato-Bennett

Michael Rossato-Bennett is the Executive Director and Founder of the Alive Inside Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of elders, especially those living with dementia, through the power of music and human connection.1

Professional Background

Rossato-Bennett is a filmmaker and social entrepreneur with a passion for using art and media to create positive social change. His notable achievements include:

Filmmaker:

• Writer, Director, and Producer of the award-winning documentary "Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory" (2014)12
• The film won the Audience Award for U.S. Documentary at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival2
• Founded Alive Inside Productions and continues to work on documentary projects1

Non-profit Leadership:

• Founded the Alive Inside Foundation in January 20151
• Serves as Executive Director, leading efforts to cultivate empathy and improve elder care1

Alive Inside Foundation

Under Rossato-Bennett's leadership, the Alive Inside Foundation:

• Focuses on using art, music, and human connection to awaken memories and spark aliveness in elders1
• Aims to change attitudes about aging and living, particularly the relationship between youth and elders1
• Develops educational programs and technologies to improve aging, connection, and culture1

Education and Early Career

• Studied Communications at the University of Cincinnati1
• Studied RTF Film at Temple University1
• Founded Ximotion Media in 2008, producing documentary films1

Through his work with the Alive Inside Foundation and his filmmaking, Michael Rossato-Bennett continues to advocate for improved elder care and the transformative power of music in addressing memory disorders and fostering intergenerational connections.