How do I book Ken Burns as a keynote speaker for my event?

To book Ken Burns for your event, submit a booking request through Speaker Booking Agency. As a trusted platform representing high profile keynote speakers, SBA ensures a secure and streamlined booking process. You may also call 1-888-752-5831 to speak directly with a speaker booking agent.

Can I hire Ken Burns for a private or corporate event?

Yes, Ken Burns is available for both private and corporate speaking engagements. As an acclaimed documentary filmmaker and American historian, his insights are especially valuable for leadership forums, academic conferences, and cultural events.

What topics does Ken Burns speak about?

Ken Burns delivers high impact keynote speeches on American history, storytelling through film, documentary filmmaking, the power of narrative, and the cultural forces that shape society. His compelling work offers deep insight into historical context and national identity.

Where does Ken Burns travel from for speaking engagements?

Ken Burns travels from New Hampshire for speaking engagements. Most travel arrangements for in person appearances originate from this location. All logistics, including travel and accommodations, are managed in collaboration with your event team by Speaker Booking Agency.

How far in advance should I book Ken Burns?

Due to his film production and public speaking schedule, it is recommended to book Ken Burns several months in advance. Early booking ensures availability and allows ample time for coordination with your event team.

How can I contact Ken Burns about speaking at my event?

To contact Ken Burns regarding a speaking engagement, fill out the booking request form on the Speaker Booking Agency page or call 1-888-752-5831 for direct assistance from a speaker booking agent.

Can Ken Burns tailor his speech to our audience or theme?

Absolutely. Ken offers customized presentations based on your event’s goals, audience type, and industry. His personalized content ensures lasting impact and maximum relevance.

Will Ken Burns do Q&A sessions or panels after his keynote?

Yes. Ken is open to Q&A sessions, fireside chats, or panel discussions as part of his engagement. This can be discussed during the booking process.

How long is a typical keynote speech by Ken Burns?

Most keynote addresses by Ken Burns are 45 to 60 minutes, with optional time allocated for Q&A or moderated discussions. Session length can be adjusted to fit your event’s agenda.

Can I book Ken Burns for multiple appearances or a speaker tour?

Yes. Multiple bookings or speaking tours can be arranged. Please coordinate with Speaker Booking Agency to discuss logistics and pricing for multi event engagements. These interactive formats allow for deeper engagement with your audience.

Can I book a Meet and Greet with Ken Burns?

Yes, Meet and Greet opportunities may be available as part of a speaking engagement, VIP event, or corporate appearance. Availability depends on the event format and Ken’s schedule. Please contact our team to discuss options.

What is Ken Burns’s speaking fee or appearance cost?

Ken Burns’s typical speaking fee ranges from $100,000 or more, as listed on his Speaker Booking Agency profile. Fees can vary depending on event location, format, and duration. For an accurate quote, please request details through a speaker booking agent or call 1-888-752-5831.

What factors influence Ken Burns’s keynote speaker fee?

His keynote speaker fee, ranging from $100,000 or more, is influenced by event type (corporate, private, nonprofit), location, travel requirements, length of appearance, and virtual vs. in person format.

Are travel and accommodations included in Ken Burns’s fee?

Typically, travel and lodging are billed separately from the keynote fee. These specifics will be clearly outlined in the contract and coordinated by Speaker Booking Agency.

Does Ken Burns do virtual speaking engagements or webinars?

Yes. Ken Burns is available for virtual keynotes, digital conferences, and webinars. His virtual presentations maintain the same level of expertise, clarity, and engagement as his in person events.

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Historian and Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker

Speaking Fee

$100,000 or more

Travels From

New Hampshire-NH

Speaking Categories

Directors, Screenwriters and Producers

Documentary Filmmakers

Historians

Available for:

Corporate Appearances
Speaking Engagements
Virtual Events
Moderated Q&A Sessions
Fireside Chats
Meet-And-Greets

Ken Burns is an American filmmaker, known for his style of using archival footage and photographs in documentary films. His widely known documentary series include The Civil War (1990), Baseball (1994), Jazz (2001), The War (2007), The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009), Prohibition (2011), The Roosevelts (2014), The Vietnam War (2017), and Country Music (2019).

He was also executive producer of both The West (1996, directed by Stephen Ives), and Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies (2015, directed by Barak Goodman). Burns' documentaries have earned two Academy Award nominations (for 1981's Brooklyn Bridge and 1985's The Statue of Liberty) and have won several Emmy Awards, among other honors.

Burns worked as a cinematographer for the BBC, Italian television, and others, and in 1977, having completed some documentary short films, he began work on adapting David McCullough's book The Great Bridge, about the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Developing a signature style of documentary filmmaking in which he "adopted the technique of cutting rapidly from one still picture to another in a fluid, linear fashion [and] then pepped up the visuals with 'first hand' narration gleaned from contemporary writings and recited by top stage and screen actors", Burns made the feature documentary Brooklyn Bridge (1981), which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary and ran on PBS in the United States.

Following another documentary, The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984), Burns was Oscar-nominated again for The Statue of Liberty (1985). Burns frequently collaborates with author and historian Geoffrey C. Ward, notably on documentaries such as The Civil War, Jazz, Baseball, and the 10 part TV series The Vietnam War (aired September 2017).

Burns has built a long, successful career directing and producing well-received television documentaries and documentary miniseries.

His oeuvre covers diverse subjects including art (Thomas Hart Benton, 1988), mass media (Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio, 1991), sports (Baseball, 1994, updated with 10th Inning, 2010), political history (Thomas Jefferson, 1997), music (Jazz, 2001), literature (Mark Twain, 2001), environmentalism (The National Parks, 2009), and war (the 15-hour World War II documentary The War, 2007; the 11-hour The Civil War, 1990, which All Media Guide says "many consider his 'chef d'oeuvre'").

In 2007, Burns made an agreement with PBS to produce work for the network well into the next decade. According to a 2017 piece in The New Yorker, Burns and his company, Florentine Films, have selected topics for documentaries slated for release by 2030.

These topics include country music, the Mayo Clinic, Muhammad Ali, Ernest Hemingway, the American Revolution, Lyndon B. Johnson, Barack Obama, Winston Churchill, the American criminal justice system, and African-American history from the Civil War to the Great Migration.

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Looking to book Ken Burns for your next event? As a Historian and Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Ken Burns brings a powerful story and engaging presence to corporate events, conferences, leadership programs, charity galas, and special appearances. The speaking fee for Ken Burns typically falls within the $100,000 or more range, depending on factors such as event location, type, and duration. Speaker Booking Agency offers transparent pricing and will provide a detailed quote tailored to your event needs. To check availability, request a quote, or learn more about booking Ken Burns, contact Speaker Booking Agency at 888-752-5831 or submit a booking request.

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