Issa Rae, Dhar Mann and More Set for TheWrap’s Inaugural Creators x Hollywood SummitThe Wrap’s Inaugural Creators x Hollywood Summit
The future of entertainment is taking center stage in Los Angeles as TheWrap prepares to launch its inaugural Creators x Hollywood Summit—an invite-only gathering designed to bridge the gap between digital creators and traditional Hollywood power players.
Set to bring together some of the most influential voices shaping modern storytelling, the summit will feature a dynamic lineup including Issa Rae, Rob Wade, Dhar Mann, and Brandon Marshall. The event is presented in partnership with Whalar and The Lighthouse, highlighting a growing emphasis on creator-led content across the entertainment landscape.
At the heart of the summit is a timely conversation about how storytelling is evolving in the age of digital-first audiences. Rae, who famously transitioned from YouTube success to mainstream acclaim with Insecure, is expected to reflect on her journey and the pathways now opening for a new generation of creators navigating Hollywood.
A major focus of the event will be the increasing collaboration between legacy media companies and digital creators. Wade will join Mann and Fox executive Tony Vassiliadis to discuss a new multi-year partnership between Fox Entertainment and Mann to produce 40 original vertical videos—underscoring the industry’s pivot toward short-form, mobile-first storytelling formats.
The intersection of sports, content, and creator culture will also take the spotlight, with Marshall leading a conversation alongside NFL executive Ian Trombetta and creators Adam W and Ross Smith. Together, they’ll explore how leagues and talent are leveraging digital platforms to reach younger, more engaged audiences.
Elsewhere, executives from Lionsgate, Tubi, and WEBTOON Entertainment will examine how partnerships between creators and studios are being reimagined—from financing structures to franchise-building opportunities that span multiple platforms.
The summit will also dive into the rise of creator-driven intellectual property, with conversations around building expansive storytelling universes that extend beyond a single medium. Meanwhile, Gen Z creators like Josh Richards and Michelle Khare will spotlight how influencers are evolving into full-fledged entrepreneurs, developing brands that stretch across film, television, and digital ecosystems.
As Hollywood continues to adapt to shifting audience behaviors and new content formats, the Creators x Hollywood Summit signals a clear direction for the industry’s future—one where traditional gatekeepers and digital innovators are no longer operating in separate lanes, but instead collaborating to redefine what entertainment looks like in the years ahead.
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