A dynamic conversation with the women shaping the future of the industry. Meet the groundbreaking women redefining cinema’s future. This panel unites producers, filmmakers, and creative leaders to share insights, challenges, and triumphs from the set to the studio. A powerful discussion on leadership, representation, and the impact of female voices in shaping storytelling.
Presented by DEADLINE
Moderated by Destiny Jackson, Deadline
Destiny Jackson joined Deadline in September 2022 after a freelance writing career that includes working at Netflix, Marvel, IGN, Backstage Magazine, Script Magazine and the Oscars’ digital magazine, A.frame, to name a few. When not stuck behind her laptop, she can be found haunting her local cinema, searching for good TV or listening to Coldplay. She is based in Los Angeles.
Emily Hamilton is currently the Vice President of Film & Television at 101 Studios. At 101 Studios, Emily has helped oversee the acquisition and development of both features and television series such as the award-winning “Yellowstone” and “George & Tammy” , as well as the Paramount+ shows “The Agency”, “Mobland”, “Lioness”, “Dutton Ranch,” and “Landman” among others. Upcoming shows include Netflix’s “The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey” staring Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen, and Paramount+’s “Laird” staring Kenneth Branagh and Peter Sarsgaard.
Katharina Otto-Bernstein Writer, director, producer. A native of Hamburg, Germany, Katharina was raised in the UK and the USA. BA and MA from Columbia University, worked as a free-lance journalist and columnist for German Vogue. Member of the Writers Guild of America, International Documentary Association, and IFP. Founded in 1993, her production company Film Manufacturers Inc. has produced many internationally acclaimed film and television productions. Filmography: Absolute Wilson (2006); Beautopia (1998); The Need for Speed (1994); The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (1993); other non-fiction: Coming Home; When Night Falls over Moscow; The Industrialists Hall of Fame.
Laura Lewis is the CEO and Co-Founder of Rebelle Media. She founded Rebelle media in 2018 with a focus on the female audience, and in early 2026, their 20th friendship anniversary, Laura partnered with her former colleague and platonic life partner / BFF to expand Rebelle fully into the romance space. To date, Rebelle has executive produced Hulu’s hit television series Tell Me Lies and produced films including Mr. Malcolm’s List and Long Weekend.
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) welcomes makers and lovers of film from all over the world to the storied seaside village of Coronado, California to celebrate the magical art of visual storytelling. Coronado’s enduring love affair with Hollywood began more than a century ago.