Panel + Conversation
Technology and the Art of Visual Storytelling
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As new technologies emerge that continually expand creative opportunities for cinema, filmmakers and post-production professionals are finding new, innovative ways to integrate these tools into the art of filmmaking. Join us for this conversation with key contributors and innovators in the field as they discuss key, state of the art practices and what’s next for cinematic storytelling as we know it.
Panelists include:
Chris Arruda, Producer (YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, SEE)
Brad Carpenter, Producer (THE DIPLOMAT)
Alana Newell, CEO, Crafty ApesMac Moore, GM of Media and Entertainment, COREWEAVEDan Schrecker, VFX Supervisor (CAUGHT STEALING, THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME)
Moderated by: Yana Collins Lehman, CEO, Trevanna Post, Inc., Montclair Film Board of Trustees
Sponsored by
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 14: (L-R) Brad Carpenter and Chris Arruda attend the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Chris Aruda & Brad Carpenter
Two-time Emmy-nominated Producer Brad Carpenter has worked in scripted television for over two decades. Brad got his start in Post Production on the original HBO series “Sex And The City.” Other shows early in his career include, “Nurse Jackie” for Showtime, “Boardwalk Empire, “Bored to Death” and “Vinyl” for HBO.
An avid theatre fan, Brad was especially thrilled to work on FX’s “Fosse/Verdon,” (17 Emmy nominations), starring Michelle Williams and Sam Rockwell. EPs on the show included theatre legends Thomas Kail and Lin Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton”), Stephen Levenson (“Dear Evan Hanson”) and Joel Fields (“The Americans”).
From there Brad had the pleasure to work on “Little Voice” for Apple+ with singer/songwriter superstar Sara Bareilles, Exec Producers Jessie Nelson & J.J. Abrams.
More recently, Brad worked on two seasons of the acclaimed series “Tokyo Vice” for HBO/Max with Executive Producers Alan Poul and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright JT Rogers, the heist-themed Limited Series “Kaleidoscope” for Netflix, starring Giancarlo Esposito, and two seasons of the Netflix sensation “The Diplomat,” starring Keri Russel and created by Debora Cahn (“West Wing” and “Homeland”).
In 2022, Brad and his husband and fellow producer Chris Arruda founded “Keep You Posted, Inc.” Working in tandem as a team paid off this year when they were both nominated for Emmys as producers of Season 2 of “The Diplomat.”
Their production company, Long Point Productions, is currently developing Urban Fantasy series “Ink Man,” and gender fluid Sci-Fi Fantasy Series “The Cure,” based on Storm Constantine’s fantasy novel series, “The Wraeththu Chronicles.”
Mac Moore, GM of Media and Entertainment, COREWEAVE
Alana Newell
With over 15 years in the Visual Effects industry, Alana Newell has journeyed from artist to executive, developing a unique perspective that bridges creativity and business. Having honed her skills across international markets, she transitioned from the creative floor to executive leadership—earning her MBA along the way—to focus on elevating both the artist and client experience.
After three years as COO, Alana stepped into the role of CEO at Crafty Apes, guiding the company through a pivotal transformation in a rapidly evolving industry. Under her leadership, Crafty Apes has expanded globally into new markets such as Australia and the UK, diversified beyond traditional Hollywood work, and delivered groundbreaking large-scale projects including Sphere: The Wizard of Oz.
Alana’s leadership blends strategic clarity with creative empathy. She is deeply committed to aligning internal structures with industry shifts, empowering teams through education, and fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation.
Dan Schrecker
Dan Schrecker is a NYC-based Visual Effects Supervisor with over 25 years of experience in film and television. Over the course of his career, he has collaborated with an array of filmmakers renowned for their singular visions and original work. A close collaborator of Darren Aronofsky, Schrecker has worked on almost all of the director’s films, including Requiem for A Dream, The Fountain, Black Swan and most recently, Caught Stealing. Additionally, Schrecker has had the opportunity to oversee VFX for films by The Coen Brothers (Hail, Caesar!), Wes Anderson (The Phoenician Scheme, Moonrise Kingdom), Olivia Wilde (Don’t Worry Darling) and Lee Daniels (Rustin, Precious).
Yana Collins Lehman, CEO, Trevanna Post, Inc., Montclair Film Board of Trustees
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