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Announcing the #NMS2026 panel: THE INDEPENDENT GREENLIGHT: How Producers Decide What is Worth Making This session examines how projects move from development to production.

Today we kick off the first day of #NMS2026!✨ Thank you to our sponsors!

Announcing the #NMS2026 panel: THE NEW TELEVISION MODEL: What Does It Take to Build a Hit Series Now? Bringing together development executives, this conversation goes inside the decisions shaping the next generation of television. Tickets: nalipevents.com

Announcing the #NMS2026 workshop: STRATEGY & ALIGNMENT: Navigating a TV Career Join Disney Entertainment's CTDI team for a workshop on strategizing a creative career in TV. Tickets: nalipevents.com

Announcing the #NMS2026 panel: LOCAL STORIES, GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES: How Disney Develops Originals for Audiences at Home & Around the World Get Your Pass: nalipevents.com

Announcing the 𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗣 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 honorees! TY to our sponsors: @ParrotAnalytics, @AppleTV, @NBCUniversal, @Thunder_Inc, @Variety, @netflix, @AmazonMGMStudio, and @wbd.

Announcing the #NMS2026 panel: WHO OWNS THE IP? Rights, Creators, AI & Protecting Value We'll examine the legal & commercial decisions producers face, from chain of title and underlying rights to talent agreements & more. Tickets: nalipevents.com

Announcing the #NMS2026 workshop: BEHIND THE BUY: Insights Into the General Distribution Landscape (presented by @STARZ) Join a member of the STARZ acquisitions team for a behind-the-scenes look at the acquisitions/distribution process. Tickets: nalipevents.com

Announcing the #NMS2026 panel: MAKING FILMS IN CALIFORNIA: Incentives, Costs & Independent Production Colleen Bell, Director of @FilmCalifornia, joins this fireside chat to discuss the state’s role in supporting production & sustaining jobs. Tickets: nalipevents.com

Announcing the #NMS2026 workshop: GIVE YOURSELF THE GREENLIGHT: Building Your Career as a Business Artists @BenDeJesus shares the lessons, failures, pivots & unexpected opportunities that took him from a kid in New Jersey to a director/producer. Tickets: nalipevents.com

Announcing the #NMS2026 panel: GETTING IT MADE: The Journey of If I Go Will They Miss Me - A conversation with Walter Thompson-Hernández This panel takes us behind the making of "If I Go Will They Miss Me." Tickets: nalipevents.com

Announcing the #NMS2026 workshop: INSIDE THE WRITERS' ROOM: A TV Writing Masterclass with Danny Tolli Danny Tolli takes attendees inside the world of episodic television writing. Tickets: nalipevents.com

Announcing the #NMS2026 panel: NEW MEXICO Film Commission Discover what New Mexico offers film & TV producers, from competitive tax incentives & production infrastructure to locations, crew resources, & opportunities for independent filmmakers. Tickets: nalipevents.com

Announcing the #NMS2026 workshop: PITCH PERFECT: How to Get the Press to Cover Your Film @Carlos_Film, @cinelandiaUSA/@infoCinelandia, & Hilda Somarriba will break down what makes a story stand out in a crowded media landscape. Tickets: nalipevents.com

Announcing the #NMS2026 panel: FILMING IN CHILE: Incentives & Opportunities Yerko Martínez will present Chile's production incentives, filming infrastructure, & initiatives designed to attract international projects. Tickets: nalipevents.com

Announcing the #NMS2026 panel: MAKING YOUR VOICE YOUR BRAND: As a Creator, Your Voice Is Your Business Join Curly Velasquez, @JENNIZZLES, & @JesusTrejo for a conversation about the creative process & finding inspiration in everyday life. Tickets: nalipevents.com

Announcing the #NMS2026 panel: WHO ACTUALLY PAYS FOR THE MOVIE? The State of the Independent Financing Stack Get your pass: nalipevents.com

Announcing the #NMS2026 panel: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗠: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵-𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 Get your pass at nalipevents.com

Excited to announce our NALIP Award honorees! 🎉 We’re also happy to have @cristofernandez & Paloma Cinco as our hosts for the evening! ✨ Thank you for the coverage, @SocialRosy! See the full list of honorees in the @DEADLINE article: deadline.com/2026/10/cristo-…

Announcing the #NMS2026 panel: THE NEW PLAYBOOK: Creating the Digital Vertebrae Behind Content Creation This session examines how creators can build on audience interest, extend stories into new formats, & develop a community. Tickets: nalipevents.com