Disney and Jon Youshaei Announce ‘Created in LA’ Speakers
Last month, we brought you the news that The Walt Disney Company was teaming up with Jon Youshaei to bring top creators together for the inaugural Created in LA event.
The upcoming gathering will celebrate the next generation of storytellers, bringing 350 creators, innovators, and industry leaders together to exchange ideas, build relationships, and explore the future of creator-led storytelling.
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Perhaps most excitingly, the event will be hosted at the iconic El Capitan Theatre.
“This is historic. After 100 years, it’s surreal to see Disney open two of its most iconic venues — the El Capitan Theatre and The Walt Disney Studios lot — to creators,” said Youshaei.
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“Especially now that the worlds of Hollywood and creators are growing closer than ever. I’m beyond grateful to work with Disney to bring Created in LA to life.”
Featured Speakers Announced
With just over a month to go until Created in LA kicks off, Jon Youshaei and Disney have announced the first wave of featured speakers.
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Here is what attendees have to look forward to!
Mindy Kaling | How to Be Your Own Studio
Mindy Kaling didn’t wait for Hollywood to create opportunities. She built them herself.
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From The Office to creating hit series like The Mindy Project and Not Suitable for Work on Hulu, she’ll share how creators can take ownership of their ideas, careers, and creative futures by becoming their own studio.
Zach King | Behind the Magic: Tips from 18 Years on YouTube
After nearly two decades online, Zach King has mastered the art of staying relevant while creating some of the internet’s most unforgettable videos.
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In this session, he’ll unpack the creative process behind his billions of views. From ideation and packaging to editing and making the impossible look effortless.
AdamW | The Comedy Code: Turning Jokes Into 55 Million Followers
With more than 55 million followers, AdamW has become one of the world’s most popular online comedians.
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He’ll explain how comedy, consistency, and an audience-first mindset helped him turn short-form sketches into a thriving media company by creating opportunities Hollywood couldn’t imagine.
Jenny Hoyos | Making Anything Go Viral: Lessons From 10 Billion Views
Jenny Hoyos has turned virality into a repeatable process. Drawing on more than 10 billion views, she’ll break down the storytelling techniques, audience psychology, and creative decisions that consistently transform seconds of content into global reach.
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Sam Eckholm | Hollywood Habits Every Creator Should Adopt
Sam Eckholm, host of the popular series Access Granted, approaches every video like a feature film, bringing cinematic storytelling to one of the internet’s most unexpected niches.
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He’ll reveal the production habits, creative discipline, and storytelling techniques that creators of any size can adopt.
“From Mindy Kaling to Zach King, we’re bringing the best of the creator economy and Hollywood on the same stage — with more names coming soon,” said Jon Youshaei, the creator behind Created in LA. “Their work has been seen by billions. At Created in LA, they’ll break down how they did it. Their sessions will go inside their creative process, biggest moments, and lessons to help the next generation of creators.”
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