STARZ #TakeTheLead July 2021 Transparency 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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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 spearhead...

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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...

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P-VALLEY

KATORI HALL

CREATOR, SHOWRUNNER AND 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...

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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, and...

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NALIP (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS)

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 the year-round...

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MODERATOR

TALENTEDSOL PRODUCTIONS

TIA A. SMITH

CEO, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND 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...

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STARZ #TAKETHELEAD TRANSPARENCY TALKS

Producing for Television and Building Inclusivity

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

MEET OUR PANELISTS

KAREN BAILEY

JESS WU CALDER

KATORI HALL

MAIKIKO JAMES

BEN LOPEZ

TIA A. SMITH

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SERIES & MOVIES

STARZ #TAKETHELEAD TRANSPARENCY TALKS

Producing for Television and Building Inclusivity

WATCH NOW

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

MEET OUR PANELISTS

KAREN BAILEY

JESS WU CALDER

KATORI HALL

MAIKIKO JAMES

BEN LOPEZ

TIA A. SMITH

VIEW OUR STARZ #TAKETHELEAD SERIES & MOVIES

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