APA Spotlight on Entertainment Photography 2025

Spotlight on Entertainment Photography

Join APA LA for an insider's view into the world of Entertainment Photography!

This event will comprise two informative and lively 90-minute panels, the first featuring prominent photographers in the tv and film key art, gallery and unit still photography arena. The second panel will include top photo producers, creative directors, marketing and advertising executives from the major studios, networks and streaming services.

In between the panels, there will be an opportunity to socialize during an hour-long informal lunch for everyone.

The panels will cover topics including the inner workings of entertainment advertising, publicity and marketing, the current state of the industry, the recent changes and where our field is headed next. 

The event will be held at Smashbox Studios - known throughout the industry as a hub for world-class photographers and directors.

REGISTER

GUEST PANELISTS 

Photographers

Michael Becker

Sami Drasin

Joe Pugliese

The Tyler Twins

Erik Umphery

Moderator: Art Streiber, Photographer

Creatives

Ash Barhamand- Head of Visuals, The Hollywood Reporter

Brian Marcus - Head of Photography Studio, Netflix

Kate Pappa - Photo DIrector, Starz

Will Ragland – Creative Director, Apple TV+

Moderator: Emily Roth, Owner/Producer, Producit,Inc.

*More Panelists to come.  Watch this space!

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

Come grow, learn, network and get inspired!

Sunday, September 28th

11am - 4pm (PT)

*Doors open at 10am

Smashbox Studios | 8549 Higuera St. | Culver City CA 90232

NOTE: LIMITED PARKING. WE SUGGEST USING A RIDE SHARE SERVICE.