The 16th Annual Produced By Conference was held on May 30, 2026 on the Universal Studios Lot. We've created a YouTube collection from the conference. You can find it here: Produced By Conference 2026.
Fireside Chats
Fireside chats spotlight top film and television producers and executives as they offer insight into how they source, evaluate, acquire and release projects that can break through in today's competitive global marketplace.
- A Fireside Chat with Jason Blum and James Wan
- Producer and PGA President Stephanie Allain sits down with Jason Blum, CEO and Founder of Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, and James Wan, CEO and Founder of Blumhouse-Atomic Monster for the conference keynote opener.
- A Fireside Chat with Tom Quinn, CEO and Founder of NEON
- Moderated by Rebecca Keegan (Senior Hollywood Reporter, NBC News).
- A Fireside Chat with Michael De Luca, Co-Chair and CEO, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group
- Academy Award-winning producer Sara Murphy sits down with Michael De Luca, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group.
What's Ahead in Producing
- The New Must See: Producing the Future of TV – Sponsored by YouTube
- What does producing look like when audiences expect more than just something to watch? Today's most successful creator-led shows on YouTube aren't just built for passive viewing; they're designed to spark conversation, fandom, participation, and community in real time.
- In two solo conversations, Michelle Khare and Brittany Broski discuss how they approach storytelling for modern audiences, from eventized viewing and unconventional interview formats to building trust and loyalty through authenticity and direct engagement. Together, the conversations will explore how YouTube's creator-producers blend premium production with internet-native instincts to build global audiences that feel personally invested in the content.
- As the boundaries between television, digital media and online communities continue to shift, this session offers a candid look at the creative and strategic thinking shaping the next era of entertainment. Moderated by Tiffany Taylor (Video Host & Producer, The Hollywood Reporter).
- Speakers: Brittany Broski (Creator, Producer, and Host, ROYAL COURT), Michelle Khare (Creator, Producer, and Host, CHALLENGE ACCEPTED)
- The State of Producing
- If there's one constant in the industry, it's continuous change. This conversation will examine the current state of producing, how the role is changing, and the strategies helping producers move projects forward. Our panel will reflect on the past year and where the process is headed next. Moderated by Cynthia Littleton (Co-Editor in Chief, Variety).
- Panelists: Charles Roven (Founder of Atlas Entertainment | Producer, OPPENHEIMER, THE DARK KNIGHT), Joy Gorman Wettels (TV/Film Producer and Founder of Joy Coalition | Executive Producer, 13 REASONS WHY, LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE), Mike Farah (Executive Producer, BETWEEN TWO FERNS WITH ZACH GALIFIANAKIS, Producer, WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY)
- If there's one constant in the industry, it's continuous change. This conversation will examine the current state of producing, how the role is changing, and the strategies helping producers move projects forward. Our panel will reflect on the past year and where the process is headed next. Moderated by Cynthia Littleton (Co-Editor in Chief, Variety).
- The Art and Craft of Pitching (Excerpt available to all; PGA members-only access for full video)
- This session demystifies the pitching process through a live, interactive forum. Select PGA members each give a three-minute pitch presentation to a panel of producers and executives across television and film. Panelists then give candid feedback on how projects are evaluated, positioned, and refined. Moderated by Joe Farrell (Executive Producer, AMERICAN VANDAL, Producer, WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY).
- Panelists: Bob Greenblatt (Founder and Producer, The Green Room | Executive Producer, SIX FEET UNDER, THE GILDED AGE), Chris Slager (President, Film, Fifth Season | Executive Producer, FRIENDSHIP, NONNAS), Donna Gigliotti (Producer, HIDDEN FIGURES, SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK), Vivian Cannon (Executive Vice President, Drama Development, Universal Television)
- This session demystifies the pitching process through a live, interactive forum. Select PGA members each give a three-minute pitch presentation to a panel of producers and executives across television and film. Panelists then give candid feedback on how projects are evaluated, positioned, and refined. Moderated by Joe Farrell (Executive Producer, AMERICAN VANDAL, Producer, WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY).
- The Future of Producing – New Models Sponsored by Wrapbook
- The future of producing is being redefined in real time. This conversation explores how producers are creating companies designed for a new era and adapting to a shifting landscape. Moderated by Lucas Shaw (Managing Editor, Media & Entertainment, Bloomberg News).
- Panelists: Jana Winograde (CEO, aTwist), Joe Lewis (CEO, Amplify Pictures | Executive Producer, 100 FOOT WAVE, FLEABAG), Tommy Oliver (Filmmaker, FANCY DANCE, GOING TO MARS: THE NIKKI GIOVANNI PROJECT)
- The future of producing is being redefined in real time. This conversation explores how producers are creating companies designed for a new era and adapting to a shifting landscape. Moderated by Lucas Shaw (Managing Editor, Media & Entertainment, Bloomberg News).
Sessions on AI
- AI and Producing: Adapting to New Technology (PGA members-only access)
- How are producers adapting to the latest technology? This panel brings together producers driving innovation in their workflows and business models through the practical integration of AI. Moderated by Joanna Popper (CEO, Laurel Beach).
- Panelists: Jed Weintrob (CEO and Co-Founder, 30 Ninjas), Jennifer Howell (CCO, Deep Voodoo | Supervising Producer SOUTH PARK, Co-Producer THAT'S MY BUSH), Julina Tatlock (Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, 30 Ninjas), Nik Kleverov (CCO at Native Foreign)
- How are producers adapting to the latest technology? This panel brings together producers driving innovation in their workflows and business models through the practical integration of AI. Moderated by Joanna Popper (CEO, Laurel Beach).
- Artificial Intelligence: The Terms & Conditions
- As AI tools become increasingly integrated into development, production, post, marketing, and distribution, producers are being asked to navigate a fast-changing mix of creative opportunity, legal complexity, and practical risk. This session explores the key questions producers should be asking as they engage AI vendors and workflows: What rights are implicated when AI is used in a commercial production? Where does liability sit in cases of infringement, misuse, or unauthorized replication? How should producers evaluate vendor terms to protect their IP, their talent, and their projects? The conversation will also examine recent developments in regulation, and industry practice, giving attendees a grounded, up-to-date view of the current AI landscape and the producer’s role in leading through it. Members can access the slides here.
- Speakers: Lori McCreary (CEO, Revelations Entertainment | Co-Founder, FoodFight USA), Will Schildknecht (Partner, Latham & Watkins)
- As AI tools become increasingly integrated into development, production, post, marketing, and distribution, producers are being asked to navigate a fast-changing mix of creative opportunity, legal complexity, and practical risk. This session explores the key questions producers should be asking as they engage AI vendors and workflows: What rights are implicated when AI is used in a commercial production? Where does liability sit in cases of infringement, misuse, or unauthorized replication? How should producers evaluate vendor terms to protect their IP, their talent, and their projects? The conversation will also examine recent developments in regulation, and industry practice, giving attendees a grounded, up-to-date view of the current AI landscape and the producer’s role in leading through it. Members can access the slides here.