More Than a Trend: Rise of Creator Filmmakers

Speakers

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  Jackie Brenneman President & CEO, Independent Film & Television Alliance
  

  Jackie Brenneman

  President & CEO, Independent Film & Television Alliance

  Jackie Brenneman is President and CEO of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA®) and the American Film Market® (AFM®). A longtime advocate for independent film and the global creative community, she brings decades of experience at the intersection of policy, business strategy, and market innovation.
  Prior to joining IFTA, Brenneman served as Executive Vice President & General Counsel of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) and as founding President of The Cinema Foundation, where she helped launch National Cinema Day and led major industry-wide initiatives focused on growth, accessibility, and audience engagement. She is also a co-founder of The Fithian Group, a strategic consultancy supporting the evolving theatrical and independent film ecosystem.
  Brenneman is known for her collaborative leadership style, deep policy expertise, and commitment to strengthening cross-border partnerships that support independent storytellers worldwide.

  Brenneman serves on the Board of Directors of the Attend Theatrical Marketplace, a platform she played a key role in developing, and holds a seat on the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission.

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  Monica Khan Founder & CEO, Creator Revolution
  

  Monica Khan

  Founder & CEO, Creator Revolution

  Monica Khan is a creator economy executive, entrepreneur, and Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company on the creator economy. She regularly writes and speaks on the creator economy and modern media strategy. She is the Founder of Creator Revolution, a talent management and advisory firm that helps creators and brands build scalable, audience-led businesses and modern growth strategies. She is also the Co-Founder of Creator Gold and Bay Area Creator Economy, communities that convene creators, founders, and investors.

  Monica previously held leadership roles at Spotter, Meta, and YouTube. She began her career in investment banking at JPMorgan Chase, earned her undergraduate degree from Columbia University, and later completed her MBA at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. Originally from New Jersey, Monica now resides in San Francisco with her husband and their two children.