WATCH NOW: Demystifying the Role of the Producer, ft. Kate Beyda, EVP Physical Production @ New Line

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In this exclusive conversation moderated by Media MKRS alumni Gautam Singhani & Osa Adu, hear from Kate Beyda, Executive Vice President of Physical Production at New Line Cinema, as she shares insights from her career, lessons from her new book, The Creative Producer's Handbook and advice on pathways into producing.

Whether you’re an aspiring producer, film student, or simply curious about filmmaking, this webinar is open to all levels of experience, from those curious about filmmaking to seasoned professionals

About the Speakers:

Katherine Beyda, Executive Vice President, Physical Production, New Line Cinema

In her role as Executive Vice President of Physical Production at New Line Cinema, Kate she leads the studio’s global slate of theatrical and streaming films. A driving force behind some of the most successful and beloved movies of the last two decades, she has overseen productions including The Conjuring and IT franchises, Mortal Kombat, San Andreas, The Hobbit trilogy, and blockbuster comedies such as Elf, Game Night, and Wedding Crashers.

Her career spans independent film, Disney Touchstone, and senior studio leadership, with projects that have defined genres and captivated audiences worldwide. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Directors Guild of America.

Gautam Singhani, Line Producer & Post-Production Supervisor | MediaM KRS Alumni

Gautam Singhani is a NYC-based Line Producer & Post-Production Supervisor with 10+ years across development, production, post, and distribution for features, series, and documentaries. He chairs the Post Production Committee at the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and is an active member of the Post New York Alliance (PNYA). Most recently at RadicalMedia, he delivered the Emmy-nominated BONO: STO RIES OF SURRENDER, the first immersive 2D/3D film for the Apple Vision Pro.

Through his consulting practice, GOTOMA, Gautam partners one-on-one with filmmakers to make projects investor-ready — crafting budgets and schedules, supervising post, and advising on distribution. He also produced BLACK AS UR (dir. Micheal Rice).

Osa Adu, Filmmaker & TV Creative | MediaMKRS Alumni

Osa Adu is a Brooklyn-based Film & TV creative with a strong background in both documentary and narrative filmmaking. With experience at companies like Little Monster Films, Blue Ant Media, and Jigsaw Productions, Osa has supported a wide range of productions - from gripping documentaries to multimedia narrative shorts - bringing a detail-oriented and efficient mindset to every set.

A Brooklyn College alum and NYWIFT Academic Award Recipient, she's passionate about bolstering fresh, diverse, and impactful storytelling. When she's not managing logistics or wrangling crew contracts, she's most likely writing - crafting scripts, building pitch decks, or working on her next Letterboxd review!