The Cover Story

• A Confluence of Vision and Determination: Tommy Oliver
  Tommy Oliver's powerful business model is rooted in an impassioned commitment to community and authenticity.
  Written by Lisa Y. Garibay / Photographed by Tameka Jacobs

Featured Articles

• A Starry Night
  The Ray Dolby Ballroom was illuminated by an awe-inspiring group of nominees, presenters and guests at the 35th Annual PGA Awards.
  Written by Allison Lambdin and Lisa Y. Garibay / Photography by Jordan Strauss Photography
• Super Producer Powers
  Nominees for the PGA's Zanuck Award for Theatrical Motion Pictures discuss the challenging and joyful experiences of making their extraordinary films.
  Written by Allison Lambdin
• The Embodiment of Creativity
  Creator Cameron Kostopoulos describes how his 2024 PGA Innovation Award-winning project came to be.
  Written by Whitney Friedlander
• The VFX Explosion
  The demand for visual effects offers opportunities for producers who keep abreast of the evolution of the sector.
  Written by Whitney Friedlander

Brief Takes

• One on One: The Scrappy Approach
  With the world of documentary and unscripted hit by a greatly diminished demand for content, Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato advise producers to stay nimble, open and focused on the reality of the now.
  Intro by Lisa Y. Garibay
• On the Mark: Blanca Lista
  Blanca Lista explains how believing in magic, combined with hard work, gets magical films made.
  Interview by Lisa Y. Garibay / With contributions by Nadege Pierre
• A Day in the Life: His Three Loves
  Tommy Oliver's busy workday is bookended by priceless time with family.
  Intro by Shaquan Lawson
• Tool Kit: Getting It Done
  His work may be in the virtual space, but creator and producer Cameron Kostopoulos — whose virtual reality experience Body of Mine is the 2024 recipient of the PGA's Innovation Award — needs both the tactical and the technical to get through the workday. He also needs to do a lot of stretching.
  Written by Whitney Friedlander
• On the Ground: A Good Time for Thailand
  When you add fresh new incentives to Thailand's beauty, warmth and cuisine, it becomes an almost irresistible location for film & TV production.
  Written by Robert Baker
• In the Footsteps of Giants: Heathers Forever
  Producer Denise Di Novi on the film that launched her career.
  Written by Lisa Y. Garibay

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