Creative Conversations

Gain a comprehensive understanding of producing a series, from development to distribution, with insights on writing, producing, pitching, and collaboration across animation and live-action projects. Hear from writers and development coordinators who will break down the entire cycle.

Alex Díaz
Writer / Producer
Díaz Narrative Laboratories

Alex Díaz started his career in storytelling after studying neuroscience but quickly transitioned into writing for TV. He and his wife, Julie Sagalowsky Díaz, have developed and executive produced series like SURFSIDE GIRLS for Apple TV+ and GENERATION for Fox Network. Alex has a passion for creating high-concept genre stories that focus on deeply human characters. Currently, he is developing a YA mystery horror series with 20th Century TV.
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Serena Smith
Director, Interviewer, Producer
Sobremesa

Serena Smith, a four-time Emmy-nominated producer, host, writer, and dancer, has interviewed icons like Gloria Steinem and Pharrell Williams. She is the executive producer and host of On the Table and was previously a creative producer at MasterClass and Larry King Now. Raised in Montreal, Vancouver, and Chicago, Serena is a Northwestern Medill School of Journalism graduate. She lives in Venice with her husband, Ian Smith, and often performs at Stud Country.. LinkedIn

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This is a free event. Priority for in-person training programs and financial stipends, including opportunities for paid internship placements, is given to active participants, ages 18- 24, in Creative Conversations, as well as young people who are low income, foster youth, homeless, and/or justice involved.

Presented by Venice Art’s Center for Creative Workforce Equity.

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