About Speaker

President & Founder, Sweet Humans Danny De Lillo is an entertainment executive, creative producer, and industry advocate with more than 25 years of experience across film, television, media, creative development, marketing, and industry partnerships. He is the President & Founder of Sweet Humans, a creative-impact production company connecting storytelling, production, strategic partnerships, and social impact to help bring compelling stories to life while building a more inclusive, collaborative, and sustainable entertainment industry. Throughout his career, Danny has held senior international media and marketing roles, including Head of The Americas atScreen International and leadership in North American development and marketing. His experience spans creative development, awards campaigns, film festival programming, talent and industry engagement, and building relationships across the global entertainment landscape. Danny has also served as Board Chair of NewFilmmakers Los Angeles, championing emerging filmmakers, underrepresented storytellers, and greater access to the industry. His commitment to creating safer, more equitable working environments is informed by his own experiences as a queer survivor and his advocacy for a more compassionate entertainment community. Founded on the belief that the industry can achieve more when it works together, Sweet Humans brings creative vision and meaningful partnerships into a shared production ecosystem. Danny’s mission is to help build a future where exceptional storytelling, sustainable creative careers, and positive industry change can thrive together.