The Cover Story
- Bridge Builder: Jinko Gotoh
Jinko Gotoh is a problem-solver whose creative vision, determination and optimism has helped bring the world some of the best animated films ever made.
Written by Keri Lee / Photographed by Phillip Graybill
Featured Articles
- The Producer as Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship isn’t always a term associated with producing, but it’s a mindset that can marry the business with the creative—the work that producers do every day. Here, producers Jason Michael Berman and Diana Williams share their approaches. - Power in Partnership
How a winning coalition of entertainment unions, guilds and the PGA secured legislation that more than doubles California’s film incentive program.
Written by Paula Bernstein - Faith-Based Storytelling Finds Its Moment
Producers are recognizing that audiences are hungry for inspiration—and that success boils down to well-told stories that engage people and instill a sense of hope.
Written by Paula Bernstein - A New Climate for Reality TV
Producers of unscripted television are positioned to depict climate change impacts and solutions without sacrificing entertainment or storytelling.
Written by Cyle Zezo - Respect on Every Set
PGA and the Hollywood Commission have collaborated to provide independent producers the tools and resources they need to ensure a protected, respectful workplace.
Brief Takes
- A Day in the Life: Ralph Winter's Immersive Life
For Ralph Winter, producing content for the Las Vegas Sphere is a nonstop whirlwind of creating something entirely new.
Intro by Keri Lee - Tool Kit: Spotlight on Work of the Archival Producers Alliance
The Archival Producers Alliance’s Gen AI initiative offers practical guidance on using AI in a production.
Written by John Squire - Season's Greetings from the Guild
Enjoy a recap of events presented by the Guild in 2025. - On the Mark: Chili Finger, Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie & State of Firsts
The producers of three upcoming features detail the work they did to earn the Producers Mark. - Memento: Snow Day
Written by Jinko Gotoh
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