Free Panel | Power Behind the Picture Women Producers on Building Stories
Step behind the scenes with award-winning women producers as they reveal how they bring powerful stories to life. From financing and development to production and impact, these visionaries share what it takes to champion bold, meaningful films that resonate.


Time & Location
Sep 13, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas W57, 657 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
About the Event
Join this dynamic conversation with powerhouse women producers who are shaping the stories that define today’s film and television landscape. From groundbreaking docuseries to globally acclaimed features, these producers bring bold vision, creative leadership, and fierce storytelling to the screen.
🎟 FREE panel — open to all creatives and fans of film and TV.
Featuring:
Sarah Wainio — A sought-after creative force, Sarah has produced hit series across MTV, Netflix, TLC, and Max. Her work includes Teen Mom: Young + Pregnant, The Lost Kitchen, and 90 Day Diaries: Ukraine. A DOC NYC Documentary New Leader honoree and ethics advocate, Sarah blends impactful storytelling with a strong social lens.
Gretchen McGowan — Award-winning producer and Head of Production at Goldcrest Films (Carol, Restrepo, Cat Person), Gretchen has shaped more than 60 films worldwide. She’s produced iconic titles like Jim Jarmusch’s Coffee and Cigarettes, and most recently, the Emmy-winning The Fire That Took Her and…





