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Frame Forward

Beyond the Screenplay—Navigating Entertainment’s New Horizons

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In a post-strike and post-pandemic world, understanding the shifts in the entertainment industry is not just useful—it's powerful. At Story Summit, we embrace the axiom that information is power. Our goal through this monthly program is to arm you with positive understanding, turning insights into actions that can elevate your screenplay from concept to production.

 

Frame Forward is a pioneering initiative from Story Summit +, offering direct access to Hollywood's frontline professionals—agents, producers, and industry leaders. Every month, these insiders will share their expertise live, providing real-time guidance and exclusive insights.

 

Join us for engaging discussions with a diverse lineup of Hollywood’s finest, who are eager to help you navigate the bustling new horizons of entertainment. The path to success in film and television is as varied as the scripts you write—there isn't just one "script" for success. Frame Forward will explore the myriad ways to bring your project to life, from pitch to premiere.

 

Be sure to bookmark this page for weekly updates as new speakers join our series. Can't attend a live session? No worries—if you're a Story Summit + member, just check the recording inside the Story Summit dashboard, to catch up on what you missed. Think of it as your personal "replay" button for breaking into Hollywood.

Check Out Our Upcoming Guests

June 9, 2025

8  – 9 PM ET

Emerging from a male-dominated landscape in the 1980s entertainment industry, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas shattered barriers at the William Morris Agency to become a powerhouse agent, representing Hollywood luminaries like Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Madonna, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Spike Lee and Nicholas Cage, among others. In 2000, she made a bold career pivot, transitioning to a successful stint as a studio head, writer and producer, responsible for hits like Maid in Manhattan, Mona Lisa Smile, Hustlers and Marry Me.

 

Today, as Producing Partner to Jennifer Lopez and President of Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions, she continues to drive groundbreaking projects, spearheading a compelling array of television series and films, including one of the top 10 films ever to be streamed globally on Netflix, The Mother. Prior to working with Lopez, Goldsmith-Thomas was a Senior Vice President of both The William Morris Agency and International Creative Management.  Elaine's first novel, Climbing in Heels, has just launched  out in  bookstores everywhere.  Darren Starr (creator of Sex in the City and Younger) is co-producing the series with Elaine at Peacock.

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