In Fall, the weather gets colder, nights get longer, and people watch more movies! While Summer is the season for catching a new release in the theaters, Fall and Winter see spikes in streaming service usage, and long, dark nights are popular times to schedule movie marathons.

If you’re interested in adding some movies to your to-be-watched list, we’d like to not so subtly prop up the films our speakers have had a hand in creating. We represent folks who have worked in every sector of the movie industry and helped make some truly legendary films. Whether you’re planning to curl up for a movie night soon or might be interested in the insights of speakers with a touch of Hollywood magic, peruse our selection for great ideas!

Animated Films: A medium rather than genre, the best animated films deliver compelling stories in visually stunning ways, be they targeted towards children or mature audiences. They have a unique ability to pull on our heartstrings and awaken our latent creativity with their colorful, stylized characters and often magical worlds.

Duncan Wardle is a creativity speaker and the former head of Innovation for the Walt Disney Company. With 25 years of experience developing innovative ideas and strategies, he has helped teams at Pixar, Marvel, Lucas Films, and Disney Animation create amazing storylines and delight their audiences.

Acclaimed voice actor Kat Cressida has lent her vocal talents to numerous TV shows and video games, and her filmography includes work on Disney’s Tarzan and the Studio Ghibli-animated charmer The Cat Returns. After a rare form of cancer endangered both her life and 20-year thriving career, she began an incredible journey of healing and advocacy that has seen her reclaim her voice- and many animated roles- to continue telling extraordinary stories. 

Deanna Marsigliese serves as an Animation Art Director and illustrator at Pixar. Over the past 2 decades, she has designed iconic and beloved characters for Luca, the Incredibles 2, and Inside Out. Extremely passionate about the arts, her bold, provoking visual style has won her acclaim for her commitment to creativity and prioritization of experimentation and curiosity.

Matthew Luhn is the go-to storytelling consultant for the Fortune 500. A master creative, he has a 30 year career working in the animation industry, starting as an animator on the first Toy Story and then working on a steady stream of beloved hits like Monsters Inc, Finding Nemo,  and Up (cue tears). Sought after by Netflix, the BBC, and Disney+, he continues to act as one of our era’s most masterful storytellers.

Mentalist and speaker Joshua Seth is one of the most legendary voice actors in the United States, full stop. With a career that has seen him dub roles from iconic anime films like Akira and serve as the voice of the beloved Spongebob for The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, he has entertained millions of children with his energizing performances.

Live Action: Movies utilizing real actors span every genre and feature stunning performances from actors able to make use of both their voice and physicality to embody iconic characters. We also mustn’t forget the numerous set dressers, costumers, writers, film crews, and producers who make this possible.

The chairman and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment Group Peter Guber has something of a golden touch. A film producer, he has been involved with five Oscar-nominated pictures, including Rain Man, The Color Purple, and Midnight Express. A noted author and storyteller, he has a magic methodology for success.

The former head of Creative Development at Warner Bros. Studios, Jason Bevan has had a hand in propelling some of the 21st century’s most iconic films to stardom. From superhero hits like Aquaman and the Dark Knight films to the stunning A Star is Born and chilling horror flicks like IT, his leadership and storytelling skills have been tried and tested alongside those of the industry’s best actors, writers, directors, and producers.

Award-winning Hollywood actor Courtney B. Vance has appeared in noteworthy films such as Joyful Noise, The Hunt for Red October, and The Adventures of Huck Finn. With an exceptional career and remarkable passion, talent, and intellect, he is known for his ability to find dignity and honor in each character he has portrayed on screen.

Emmy and Golden-Globe nominated actress Janine Turner has won herself millions of fans over the course of her illustrious TV and film career. With roles in iconic films like Steel Magnolias, The Women, and Leave it to Beaver, she also has experience as a producer and director, having won awards for her short film, Trip in a Summer Dress.

Performer and activist Tatanka Means is a stand-up comedian and award-winning actor representing the Navajo, Dakota, Lakota, and Omaha Nations. He began his screen career over 20 years ago as a lead stunt double for Black Cloud, and his recent filmography includes Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon and Horizon: An American Saga. 

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