STARZ #TAKETHELEAD
TRANSPARENCY TALKS

Producing for Television and Building Inclusivity

July 29, 2021

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STARZ #TAKETHELEAD TRANSPARENCY TALKS

Producing for Television and Building Inclusivity

July 29, 2021

WATCH NOW

PREVIOUS TALK
STARZ, in partnership with the Producers Guild of America (PGA) hosts a conversation with creators that will focus on the efforts to be more inclusive in all aspects of producing for television. The discussion will also include how ratings affect the decisions of networks and studios and the race to attract audiences in this new television landscape.

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MEET OUR PANELISTS

STARZ Original Programming
Karen Bailey

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Karen Bailey is Executive Vice President of Original Programming for Starz. Based in the company’s Santa Monica office, Bailey recently expanded her leadership role as EVP within the originals team while continuing to...CLICK TO READ MORE

NALIP
Ben Lopez

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ben Lopez (@vientofuego) is responsible for the overall design, strategic vision and execution of all domestic and global endeavors for the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP). Ben serves as...CLICK TO READ MORE

One Night In Miami & Blindspotting
Jess Wu Calder

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Jess Wu Calder co-founded Snoot Entertainment in 2004 to develop, finance and produce film and television across all genres and media. Most recently, Wu Calder produced the feature film adaption of...CLICK TO READ MORE

TalentedSOL Productions
Tia A. Smith

CEO, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, & DIRECTOR

Award-winning executive producer and consultant, Tia A. Smith is one of the most sought- after creatives in the industry, continually developing culturally shifting projects that leave lasting imprints. Known for spearheading...CLICK TO READ MORE

P-Valley
Katori Hall

CREATOR, SHOWRUNNER, & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Katori Hall, showrunner of P-VALLEY, a Starz drama based on her play Pussy Valley is the recent recipient of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for her latest play “The Hot Wing King,” which premiered in Spring of 2020 at the Signature Theatre....CLICK TO READ MORE

Women in Film
Maikiko James

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

Maikiko is Director of Programs of WIF, overseeing member programs including the Emerging Producer Program, Mentoring, the Financing Strategy Intensive with Sundance Institute, the WIF/Black List Episodic and Feature Labs...CLICK TO READ MORE

STARZ Original Programming
Karen Bailey

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Karen Bailey is Executive Vice President of Original Programming for Starz. Based in the company’s Santa Monica office, Bailey recently expanded her leadership role as EVP within the originals team while continuing to...CLICK TO READ MORE

Women in Film
Maikiko James

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

Maikiko is Director of Programs of WIF, overseeing member programs including the Emerging Producer Program, Mentoring, the Financing Strategy Intensive with Sundance Institute, the WIF/Black List Episodic and Feature Labs...CLICK TO READ MORE

One Night In Miami & Blindspotting
Jess Wu Calder

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Jess Wu Calder co-founded Snoot Entertainment in 2004 to develop, finance and produce film and television across all genres and media. Most recently, Wu Calder produced the feature film adaption of...CLICK TO READ MORE

NALIP
Ben Lopez

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ben Lopez (@vientofuego) is responsible for the overall design, strategic vision and execution of all domestic and global endeavors for the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP). Ben serves as...CLICK TO READ MORE

P-Valley
Katori Hall

CREATOR, SHOWRUNNER, & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Katori Hall, showrunner of P-VALLEY, a Starz drama based on her play Pussy Valley is the recent recipient of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for her latest play “The Hot Wing King,” which premiered in Spring of 2020 at the Signature Theatre....CLICK TO READ MORE

TalentedSOL Productions
Tia A. Smith

CEO, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, & DIRECTOR

Award-winning executive producer and consultant, Tia A. Smith is one of the most sought- after creatives in the industry, continually developing culturally shifting projects that leave lasting imprints. Known for spearheading...CLICK TO READ MORE
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