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From AI-generated music to film, shorts, and digital storytelling, the creative stack is being rebuilt in real time. In this panel we will break down tools, explore workflows, and lessons learned while building in a new AI creative economy. The night continues with a networking mixer following the panel.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
Moderator: Tamara Krinsky Tamara Krinsky is an Emmy-winning writer, producer and broadcast host. She is the anchor for Marvel LIVE! red carpet broadcasts (most recently Fantastic Four: First Steps on Disney+), and co-hosts the Roddenberry Entertainment podcast DOES IT FLY?, which delves into the real science behind your favorite sci fi, horror and fantasy films/TV shows. She was a writer and field reporter for the long-running Emmy-nominated Discovery/Science Channel sci-tech series TOMORROW’S WORLD TODAY and has scripted hundreds of live events, including BILLBOARD WOMEN IN MUSIC, the Disney+ Launch at D23, A DAY OF UNREASONABLE CONVERSATION, the Costume Designers Guild Awards, and Lambda Legal’s 50th Anniversary Gala. Tamara won a Primetime Emmy Award for writing & interactive strategy on EMMA APPROVED, a multi-platform adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma, and spent a decade delving into the world of non-fiction as the Associate Editor of Documentary, the publication of the IDA.
Panelists: Maria Haras & Vienna Thurlbeck: Maria is a filmmaker, television executive, and co-founder of AI studio Squawkwork along with her co-creator Vienna Thurlbeck. Together, they were named among the Top 50 Female AI Filmmakers by Leonardo.AI in 2026. They are five-time Chroma Award Finalists and winners of the Byteplus Seedance 2.0 Golden Seed Award. They were invited to the AI on the Lot 2026 Cinema Synthetica Residency, where their piece "Elder Boy" won first place. Their AI work has been featured internationally at the Annecy Animation Film Festival, Altera Festival (Honorable Mention), AI Film Festival Japan x Loop (Finalist), has displayed in Time Square, and also streams on Roku.
Maria is currently VP of Development for Michael M. Robin's 20th TV-based venture. She has sold shows to Netflix, Syfy, TNT, OWN and MGM+, and overseen “All Rise” and “East New York” for CBS. She is also a panelist and speaker at events such as Soulscape 2026, Dreamina x AI on the Lot 2026, AI International Festival Film 2026, and Digital Hollywood 2025.
Ghen Lara Long: Ghen Laraya Long is an international tech and entertainment attorney navigating the dynamic intersection of law, Hollywood, and cutting-edge innovation. Having structured deals for Disney, CBS, Red Bull, Yahoo, and scrappy indie creators alike, she helps storytellers build, scale, and safeguard their original IP. A member of the TV Academy’s Standing Innovation Advisory Committee and frequent speaker at events like Televerse, AI on the Lot, and the TV Academy Summit, Ghen empowers creators to cut through the media noise, master Generative AI as a launchpad, and build resilient businesses on their own terms.
