Since graduating from Cal State Fullerton in 1991 with a B.A. in Radio/Television/Film, Samantha Sprecher has worked as a Development / Production Executive for the majority of her career.

For the last nine years, she’s served as Vice President of Development at Face Productions, actor/producer/director Billy Crystal’s production company. Throughout her career she has developed hundreds of screenplays and produced two films – the Emmy Award-winning film “61*” for HBO Films and the box-office success “America’s Sweethearts.”

She also serves on the Board of Directors for Outfest, an LGBT arts organization dedicated to protecting, nurturing and showcasing LGBT films and filmmakers.

Other panel participants:
Aghi Koh, Director Animation Production, Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Miura Kite, Head of Development, Playtone Pictures
Gloria Fan, Vice President, Mosaic Media Group
Orly Ravid, Vice President Marketing & Acquisitions, Senator