FILMMAKERS & FRIENDS: FINDING TRUTH & BEING AUTHENTIC TO THEIR STORY

Join two of Hollywood's hottest talent, for a compelling conversation around their creative partnership and individual career paths within the television landscape.
Stepping seamlessly into dual roles as both actor and producer, Aldis Hodge, will share how wearing multiple hats shapes his approach to developing and selecting new shows and projects. As a writer and producer, Ben Watkins will give perspective insight on creating compelling narratives - translating a story from page to screen while balancing creativity with strategy. They'll explain how when working together, their combined roles, enables them to experience a deeper collaboration between writer, producer and actor roles on set adding to the success of the show.
Diversity is also on the agenda, where they will address how the US is slow to greenlight shows in the genre and what they think is holding them back