Lionsgate Head of Inclusive Content, Kamala Avila-Salmon

What Executives Look For in Producers

May 31, 2024

Happy Friday, Dear Listener!I can't imagine a better way to end this beautiful month of May than with my invigorating conversation with Kamala Avila-Salmon!This is actually going to be the last episode for a few months as I’m taking a hiatus to focus on transitioning into motherhood. Aside from producing a baby, there are some other amazing things to celebrate when we return, such as:

  • 5 years of AOP in July

  • Our 100th interview episode

  • A late summer mixer

  • New and exciting partnerships

Until then, stay grounded, stay curious, and have a wonderful summer.And hey...thanks for doing this life thing with me!

In case you missed it, tune into the latest episode with the very impressive Kamala Avila-Salmon.She is the first-ever Head of Inclusive Content for Lionsgate. It’s fitting as innovation, uniqueness, and disruption have been hallmarks of every role she’s had.At Lionsgate, she leads a team responsible for developing and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies to ensure the Lionsgate film slate reflects inclusive stories that represent a global, diverse audience.A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School, she has built her career across tech, music, film, television, and streaming.In our sit-down, we discuss:

  • The current state of DEI in Hollywood

  • How to be discerning about feedback

  • What makes producers exceptional partners to studio executives

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Past podcast guest, the lovely Gabby Lugo, has created a wonderful tool for DIRECTORS, WRITERS, and PRODUCERS! She's pulled directly from her own creative process in directing her first feature and producing films and TV, and is eager to share it with you!These are great companion guides for those navigating the craziness of our business while trying to stay in a creative headspace despite how mentally taxing it can be.

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"Storytelling is the most effective canvas that we have to create change." - Kamala Avila-Salmon