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Producing Through COVID-19: A Discussion with Six Prominent Women Producers

Stories of navigating the entertainment industry and producing during a pandemic
March 25, 2021
COVID-19 Panel

Celebrate Women’s History Month with us as we speak with six prominent female producers impacting the industry from behind the camera. Join us as they share their journeys and the challenges of creating and producing content during the pandemic. (Runtime: 1hr 30min)

EP is honored to host the following panelists:

Alexis Alexanian (Moderator) – Entertainment Partners, Elixir Films, NY Women In Film & Television

Blair Breard – “Scenes from a Marriage” (HBO)

Celia Costas – “Tick, Tick…BOOM” (Netflix), “The Undoing” (HBO)

Lisa Cortés – "All In: The Fight for Democracy” (Amazon)

Monica Levinson – “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” (Amazon), “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (Netflix)

Suzanne Reid – “The Rig” (Amazon UK), “The Third Day” (HBO/Sky)

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