UPDATED with the initial confirmed speakers:
Academy Award winner Samantha Quan (
Anora
), Jack Thorne, and Stephen Graham (
Adolescence
), Carolyn Strauss and Carter Swan (
The Last of Us
), Hwang Dong-hyuk (
Squid Game
), Stephanie Allain (
Hustle & Flow
) and Abhijay Prakash (Blumhouse) are among the initial group of speakers confirmed for the 2025 Produced By Conference.
The annual panel and networking confab organized by the Producers Guild of America is set to take place May 31 on the Universal Studios lot in Universal City.
The all-day event includes conversations with producers about popular movies and television shows, along with various topics, blending networking opportunities with insights into the crucial role of producers in the entertainment business. According to organizers, this edition will feature the reinstatement of the yearly “State of Producing” discussion alongside sessions focused on artificial intelligence from a producer’s viewpoint.
The event held last year at the Fox studios included discussions with participants such as Howard Gordon, Michael Thorn, and Lauren Stein.
Accused
; Jeff Schaffer of
Curb Your Enthusiasm
and John Wilson of
How to With John Wilson
During a discussion regarding promoting their show, J.T. Rogers and Alan Poul were engaged in dialogue.
Tokyo Vice
; with Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky sharing their thoughts on various topics
Hacks
.
Below is the list of confirmed 2025 speakers so far. Check back as the list is updated.
- Abhijay Prakash (the President of Blumhouse)
-
Andrew Morrison (
The Brutalist
) - Barbara Ford Grant (Advisor for Media and Entertainment Industry)
- Bryn Mooser (co-founder and CEO of Asteria)
-
Carolyn Strauss (
The Last of Us
) -
Carter Swan (
The Last of Us
) -
Christine D’Souza Gelb (
Babygirl
) -
David W. Zucker (
Dope Thief
) -
Erik Oleson (
The Bondsman
) - George Strompolos (CEO & co-founder of Promise)
- Ghaith Mahmood (Partner at Latham & Watkins)
-
Hwang Dong-hyuk (
Squid Game
) -
Jack Thorne (
Adolescence
) - Jeff Wachtel (CEO of Future Shack)
-
Jinko Gotoh (
Klaus
) -
Justin Wilkes (
Jim Henson: Idea Man
) -
Marc Resteghini (
Young Sherlock
) -
Mark E. Swinton (
Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living
) -
Miri Yoon (
Don’t Worry Darling
) -
Samantha Quan (
Anora
) -
Sanjay Shah (
Everybody Still Hates Chris
) -
Sarah Timberman (
Justified
) -
Stephanie Allain (
Hustle & Flow
) -
Stephen Graham (
Adolescence
) - Trevor Smith (Executive Vice President at This Machine)
-
Tucker Tooley (
Den of Thieves
)
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