30. Netflix and Annapurna Pictures on the Future of Production

Future of Film Podcast with Alex Stolz

Recorded live at the recent Bogotá Audio Visual Market (BAM), this conversation explores the future of production with Netflix and Annapurna Pictures with Jennie Yamaki and Kwame Parker of Netflix and VP of Annapurna, Stephen Wolf. From how Netflix plan their productions to the latest on Annapurna’s strategy, this episode also covers the future of storytelling - from AI to interactive - as well as some powerful advice for emerging storytellers. We also hear from Kwame about his experience exec-producing the 2019 Academy Award Best Picture Winner, Green Book. KWAME PARKER: Over the course of two decades, Kwame Parker has successfully developed a career working with the top talent in the film industry on numerous critically acclaimed projects, his acumen as an executive producer was recognized when GREEN BOOK won the Best Film in the most recent edition of the Academy Awards. JENNIE YAMAKI: is a production executive with experience in companies and projects ranging from new media to film, and is currently the manager of physical production for Netflix's independent and original films. STEPHEN WOLF is the Vice President of Annapurna Pictures and the head of the Production Finance department. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Bogota Audio Visual Market (BAM), which takes place in Bogotá in July. For more information see www.bogotamarket.com