Is Creator-Driven Content the Future of Hollywood? (Prize Alert)
Presented by Webtoon
Featuring Yongsoo Kim, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Webtoon, Webtoon Entertainment; Halle Stanford, Founder, President, and Executive Producer, 7 Crow Stories; Ray Utarnachitt, TV Writer and Executive Producer and Valkyrae Co-owner, 100 Thieves; Founder, HiHi Studios
Moderated by Nicole Sawyer, Fast Company Custom Studio
The creator economy has revolutionized entertainment, unleashing a global star system that rivals Hollywood. Thanks to a steady flow of hits, creators aren’t just an alternative to Hollywood, they’re transforming it—opening new pathways to stardom and success. Big entertainment firms want to capitalize on the trend, seeking creators for fresh content and access to new audiences. One area of explosive growth has been webcomics, with smash hits on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Crunchyroll. Join a conversation with top creative minds shaping the industry about the influence of webcomics on Hollywood, why traditional studios are racing to adapt creator-driven content, and how creators build global fandoms.
Halle Stanford - 7 Crow Stories
Ray Utarnachitt
Valkyrae - 100 Thieves; HiHi Studios