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Thursday, November 21
 

8:45am PST

Shuttles to Skysound
Thursday November 21, 2024 8:45am - 8:55am PST
Thursday November 21, 2024 8:45am - 8:55am PST
Summit Skywalker Entrance

9:00am PST

The Director’s View: Michael Gracey and Better Man
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:00am - 9:40am PST
Michael Gracey is a director and visual effects artist who's new film Better Man is one of the most talked about and highly anticpated films of the year. After delivering 2017's hit The World's Greatest Showman, Gracey collaborated with British rock star Robbie Williams to create an auto-biographical film to be released in December. Working with Weta FX, Gracey has made bold choices in presenting his protaganist in revolutionary presentation. He's come from Australia to be with us in-person at the Ranch to share his creative journey and how techniology is changing the creative process of filmmaking.
Speakers
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Michael Gracey

Filmmaker, Better Man
Michael Gracey is a renowned Australian filmmaker with an impressive background in visual effects, music production and commercials.He made his film directorial debut with Fox’s THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and Zendaya. The holiday hit has become one of... Read More →
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Buzz Hays

Global Lead Entertainment Industry Solutions for Content Creation, Google Cloud
Buzz Hays is one of the world’s leading experts on advanced imaging production and technology in the media and entertainment industry. Buzz and his team are responsible for Google Cloud's Content Creation Solutions development in the Media and Entertainment Vertical. He works closely... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:00am - 9:40am PST
Skywalker Sound Stag Theater

9:45am PST

Sound Stories: Behind the Design
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am PST
The artists at Skysound have created illusions using audio techniques for the most beloved movies of this generation. We are thrilled to step behind the screen to hear from two of the top Skysound magicians to learn about how stories are told with sound.
Speakers
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Jed Harmsen

Head of Cinema & Group Entertainment, Dolby Laboratories
Jed is a trusted media and technology leader known for his unique combination of deep technical and financial acumen, dedication, and candor. He is an accomplished executive with 15+ years of experience leading large-scale businesses, teams, and corporate initiatives that excels in... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:45am - 10:15am PST
Skywalker Sound Stag Theater

10:20am PST

The Lucasfilm Creative Process
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:20am - 11:00am PST
We are honored to be joined by the entire creative team from one of the most storied names of entertinamnet. Under the leadsership of Lynwen Brennen who serves as General Manager of Lucasfilm, we'll hear about the creative and technical processes that the Lucasfilm team works through on each project.
Speakers
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Lynwen Brennan

President and General Manager, Lucasfilm
As President and General Manager of Lucasfilm’s businesses, Lynwen Brennan oversees all divisions, including Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and Skywalker Sound. She is responsible for the development and execution of Lucasfilm’s business strategy and implementation of the... Read More →
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Rob Bredow

Senior Vice President, Chief Creative Officer, ILM
Rob Bredow is an Academy Award-nominated VFX Supervisor who serves as SVP, Chief Creative Officer of Industrial Light & Magic. Bredow has a particular focus on the creative strategy for the storied visual effects company where he is responsible for the company’s overall creative... Read More →
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Athena Portillo

Vice President, Animation Production, Lucasfilm
Athena Portillo has been producing Star Wars animation for more than a decade – first as Line Producer for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, residing in both the San Francisco and Singapore offices, then as Producer for Star Wars Rebels and Executive Producer for Star Wars Resistance. Portillo... Read More →
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Matthew Wood

Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, Skywalker Sound
Matthew Wood has been bringing digital technology to the forefront of filmmaking for over 25 years. As a film and journalism major in college, Matthew realized the potential for blending his creative studies with his lifelong passion for computers, and this innovative edge singled... Read More →
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James Waugh

Senior Vice President, Franchise Content and Strategy, Lucasfilm
As Senior Vice President, Franchise Content and Strategy at Lucasfilm, James Waugh oversees the Franchise Story and Content teams, and has been a member of the Star Wars creative brain trust since 2016. In this role, Waugh leads narrative development and creative strategy across... Read More →
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Buzz Hays

Global Lead Entertainment Industry Solutions for Content Creation, Google Cloud
Buzz Hays is one of the world’s leading experts on advanced imaging production and technology in the media and entertainment industry. Buzz and his team are responsible for Google Cloud's Content Creation Solutions development in the Media and Entertainment Vertical. He works closely... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:20am - 11:00am PST
Skywalker Sound Stag Theater

11:00am PST

Shuttles to Summit Skywalker
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:10am PST
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:10am PST
Skysound

11:15am PST

Closing Brunch
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
We’ll gather for a dazzling brunch specially prepared by the St. Regis for our farewell meal.
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Thomas Hart Benton Dining Room
 
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