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Dmitri M Johnson is a producer and Co-Founder of Story Kitchen, acclaimed for adapting video games into hit films and series He founded dj2 Entertainment, producing the billion-dollar Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and adapting titles like Tomb Raider,......

Mike Goldberg is Co-Founder of Story Kitchen – with a TV 1st look deal at Amazon MGM as well as an animated film 1st look deal at DreamWorks Animation Previously considered the foremost agent for non-traditional IP with a track record of closing 80......

Julia Bianco is Co-Founder and COO of The Halp Network, a Black- and female-owned creative services studio that advances inclusive storytelling through cultural consulting, casting, and production Her team guides AAA and indie partners, including Nin......

Dan Ayoub is a seasoned games industry leader with over 25 years of experience across creative development and business strategy From shaping the Halo franchise at 343 Industries to driving digital innovation at Microsoft and now Hasbro, Dan has buil......

Mali McGehee is the Department Head of XDI at Electronic Arts, where she leads global external development, ensuring investment protection and operational excellence She drives seamless project execution aligned with EA's strategic goals, through thi......

Rory brings over 20 years of experience in creative and business leadership He was a lead designer at Sony Online Entertainment and High Moon Studios where he worked on beloved properties like Planetside 2, Darkwatch, and The Bourne Conspiracy Rory n......

Pete Fabiano is a Production Director on Marathon at Bungie Amongst his areas of purview is External Development, establishing relevant partnerships and getting support for teams in meaningful ways Before his time at Bungie, Pete worked at Capcom Jap......

Elliot is the Director of Business Development at VOLTA and is responsible for leading revenue growth, client engagement and strategic business planning for the studio He has spent the last 12 years of his career in the video game industry and with a......

Chuck Byas is a Studio Operations Director at Liquid Development, where he’s spent over a decade helping bring games to life for top studios around the world With a background in account management, production strategy, and creative collaboration, ......

Eric Barrios is Director of External Development at Respawn Entertainment, where he’s spent 5+ years building a high-performing, expert-driven Ex Dev organization With two decades in game development and leadership roles at multiple studios, Eric s......

20+ years of experience helping to create products including AAA Video Games and telecommunications solutions like DRM systems, cell phone VoIP/PTT and Social Networks Involved in several game, console, animated movies and rendering related projects ......

Marc is a Senior Producer at Waterproof Studios, where he leads cinematic and trailer production for AAA games with a focus on storytelling and visual impact He began his career in feature film, producing award-winning titles that premiered at Sundan......