Spotlight on Entertainment Photography

Schedule

Sun Sep 28 2025 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Smashbox Studios | Culver City, CA

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About this Event

This event will comprise two informative and lively 90-minute panels, the first featuring prominent photographers in the tv and film key art, gallery and unit still photography arena. The second panel will include top photo producers, creative directors, marketing and advertising executives from the major studios, networks and streaming services.

In between the panels, there will be an opportunity to socialize during an hour-long informal lunch for everyone.

The panels will cover topics including the inner workings of entertainment advertising, publicity and marketing, the current state of the industry, the recent changes and where our field is headed next.

The event will be held at Smashbox Studios - known throughout the industry as a hub for world-class photographers and directors.


GUEST PANELISTS

Photographers

Michael Becker

Sami Drasin

Joe Pugliese

The Tyler Twins

Erik Umphery

Moderator: Art Streiber, Photographer


Creatives

Ash Barhamand - Head of Visuals, The Hollywood Reporter

Kate Pappa - Photo Director, Starz

Will Ragland – Creative Director, Apple TV+

Moderator: Emily Roth, Owner/Producer, Producit,Inc.


*More Panelists to come. Watch this space!


ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

Come grow, learn, network and get inspired!

Sunday, September 28th

11am - 4pm (PT)

*Doors open at 10am

Smashbox Studios | 8549 Higuera St. | Culver City CA 90232

NOTE: LIMITED PARKING. WE SUGGEST USING A RIDE SHARE SERVICE.

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Where is it happening?

Smashbox Studios, 8549 Higuera Street, Culver City, United States

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Tickets

USD 25.00 to USD 75.00

American Photographic Artists - Los Angeles

Host or Publisher American Photographic Artists - Los Angeles

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