Stephen Karam is an American screenwriter and playwright who grew up in a Lebanese-American family in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Karam went on to earn his degree at Brown University and then was an apprentice at the Utah Shakespeare Festival where he met Arian Moayed and P.J. Paparelli, whom he collaborated with on ‘columbinus’ and directed ‘The Humans’ in Chicago with. After... read full bio
Lara Spencer is an American television host and television producer who is best known for being a co-anchor for ABC’s Good Morning America and for being a correspondent for ABC News and Nightlight. Spencer was born in Garden City, New York, and she studied at Pennsylvania State University on an athletic scholarship where she was named an All American Athlete... read full bio
Hannah Beachler is an American production designer who is best known for her work on films such as “Creed,” “Miles Ahead,” “Moonlight,” and “Black Panther.” Her work with Black Panther on it’s Afrofuturist design direction earned her an Academy Award for Best Production Design, making her the first African-American to be nominated in the category, and the first to win.... read full bio
David Gelb is an American film director, screenwriter, and co-founder of the production company, Supper Club. Gelb’s best known work includes working as director of the documentary “Jiro Dreams of Sushi,” for directing the horror film “The Lazarus Effect,” creating the Netflix series “Chef’s Table,” and creating the Netflix series “Street Food.” Gelb was born in Manhattan, New York City,... read full bio
Nia DaCosta is an American film director and screenwriter from Brooklyn, New York. She is best known for her breakthrough as the writer and director of her first feature film, “Little Woods,” a crime thriller western film that stars Tessa Thompson and Lily James and premiered at Tribeca Film Festival. DaCosta knew she wanted to be a writer at a... read full bio
Courtney Kemp is an American television writer and producer who is best known for creating the television series “Power” and for being a television writer for series such as “The Good Wife” and “Beauty & the Beast.” Kemp was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, and when she was only 10 years old she began reading plays of William Shakespeare, which led... read full bio
David Javerbaum is an American comedy writer and author who has been a producer for “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” and is also known for running the popular Twitter account, ‘@TheTweetOfGod’, which has over 6 million followers, and which was the base of his play, ‘An Act of God,’ which went on to open on Broadway. Javerbaum has... read full bio
Our Lady J is an American classical pianist, television writer, and singer-songwriter who is best known for being the writer and producer of the FX television series “Pose,” and for being the writer and producer of the Amazon television series “Transparent.” As a classical pianist, Our Lady J has worked with artists and Broadway stars over the years, which include... read full bio
Gideon Raff is an Israeli film and television director, screenwriter, and writer from Jerusalem. Raff is best known for creating the television series “Prisoners of War,” which later co-developed into the American television series “Homeland.” He is also known for writing and directing the mini-series “The Spy.” Raff began his career serving as a paratrooper in the Israel Defensive Forces... read full bio
Gloria Calderon Kellett is an American writer and actress who is best known as the co-showrunner of the Netflix series, “One Day at a Time”. Kellett started her career in the entertainment industry acting in small parts in series such as, “Dead to Me” and “Boston Public”. From there she was an assistant who became a writer for “The Ortegas”... read full bio
American filmmaker Sam Feder has had a significant impact on the film industry with his thought-provoking and compelling movies. Feder, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, discovered his love for filmmaking while pursuing his scholastic goals. He earned an MA in media studies from the New School in 2004 before earning an MFA from Hunter College's graduate program... read full bio
Lulu Wang is a prominent American filmmaker of Chinese descent known for her outstanding skill in creating engrossing comedy-drama movies. She is highly known for her contributions to the field and has won praise for her movies "Posthumous" (2014) and "The Farewell" (2019). Wang's career was elevated by "The Farewell" to new levels of popularity and praise. She won the prestigious... read full bio
Wedding visionary and innovator David Tutera is the star of the show CELEBrations (previously called My Fair Wedding, David Tutera: Unveiled, and My Fair Wedding: Unveiled), which is a reality television series that follows David in his career as a celebrity wedding planner. How his show works is, many women send in their tapes requesting that he plan their weddings... read full bio
Director Jason Reitman, who was nominated for an Oscar, has made a name for himself as a unique, astute, and humorous storyteller who is well-known for his spot-on social commentary. Up in the Air, directed by Reitman, received six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. George Clooney and Vera Farmiga are the main stars of the Reitman-written and -directed movie.... read full bio
Famie opened his own restaurant which was called Les Auteurs: an American Bistro, and in the same year was recognized in Food & Wine magazine. Famie and his VEP team have produced a wide range of primetime programs, in what has been referred to as the most important documentaries ever made. The programs delve into the stories of Detroit immigrants... read full bio
Doug Ellin, Creator and Executive Producer of Entourage moved to Hollywood from his native New York in 1990 to become a stand-up comedian. While working the circuit at comedy club mainstays including The Improv and The Comedy Store, Ellin took a position in the mailroom of New Line Cinema. It was through this connection to New Line Production Head, Michael... read full bio
Jamie Durie is one of the most well-renowned and sought-after landscape artists in the world, with a client roster that includes A-list celebrities and five-star hotels. As host of HGTV 's The Outdoor Room, Durie takes on tough projects with his demand for perfection. He also hosts PBS' series Victory Garden, where his background as a qualified horticulturist helps viewers... read full bio
Matthew Luhn is a renowned storyteller, educator, keynote speaker, and story consultant who has had a long-lasting impact on the motion picture business. He has inspired and trained experts in the technique of presenting gripping stories due to his passion for storytelling. Throughout his illustrious career, Matthew Luhn has trained CEOs, directors, and many others in the craft of storytelling for... read full bio
"Especially well known for his time on the hit TV show Say Yes To The Dress, Randy Fenoli works as the fashion director for Klienfield Bridal, a wedding dress store in New York. Randy’s love for fashion started at an early age. He learned how to sew at the young age of 9 years old. Later in life, he... read full bio
jD Shapiro is an award winning writer/director. He has sold over a dozen screenplays to almost every major studio, including Warner Brothers, Walt Disney, New Line, Miramax, and Twentieth Century Fox. He served as a creative consult on several movies that became major blockbusters. He's had TV deals with Fox, Big ticket and Spelling Entertainment. He... read full bio
