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How AI Is Changing Productions Right Now: Indies to Majors

Hosted by David Lerech

Wed, Jun 24, 2026

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AI for Media Professionals: Production-Grade Skills to Get You Hired & Greenlit
David Lerech
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What you'll learn

What's actually being made with AI: from Indies to Majors

What studios like Netflix, Amazon, Disney are greenlighting, and how smaller broadcasters and indies are using AI today

The areas growing fastest in AI — and why?

VFX, virtual production, animation, recreations are leading in adoption. We'll look at what's actually driving change

Where the professional opportunities are and how to get them

The roles studios and production companies are hiring for right now and what separates the people getting hired.

Why this topic matters

AI in entertainment is no longer hypothetical — it's airing on Netflix, WBD Amazon and many others. The people who understand how AI actually fits into professional production work are the most sought-after in the industry, and the gap between "experimenting on the side" and "production-ready" is where careers are being made right now. This session maps where the real change is happening.

You'll learn from

David Lerech

AI executive for major studios, streamers and production companies

David Lerech is the founder of Propulsion Media and advises major studios, broadcasters, and production companies on AI strategy and adoption. He spent 20 years as a senior executive in film and television before going full-time on AI consulting for the entertainment industry. He currently works with companies across the US and Canada, helping leadership teams and creative professionals navigate AI with clarity and confidence.

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