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Wednesday, November 29th, 4 PM PST/ 7 PM EST

Kelly Edwards

TV Executive & Screenwriter

Kelly Edwards has worked for every major studio in Hollywood. After a long career as a film and television executive, she decided to transition from executive to writer.

As the SVP of Talent Development for Warner Media Entertainment, Kelly Edwards oversaw emerging artist programs for HBO, HBOMax, and Turner. Prior to HBO, Edwards served as a corporate diversity executive at Comcast/NBC Universal where she oversaw over 20 divisions.

Edwards' career has spanned both television and film having produced a Hallmark MOW and a network drama series after serving as the SVP of Comedy for UPN. She graduated from Vassar College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater and MFA in Screenwriting at Emerson College.

She has been a Sundance Episodic Lab fellow and is the President of the non-profit organization she founded, Colour Entertainment. Her book, The Executive Chair: A Writer's Guide to TV Series Development, is an Amazon Best Seller. She currently writes for the Fox drama, OUR KIND OF PEOPLE.

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Our Most Recent Power Hour Guest

Protecting Your Film, Your Money, and Your Career with Entertainment Attorney Paige Williams

Join entertainment attorney Paige Williams for an eye-opening conversation on how filmmakers can protect themselves in today's ever-changing industry. From spotting red flags and avoiding scams in a business where not everyone has your best interests at heart to understanding the legal and practical steps every filmmaker should take to safeguard their projects, careers, and finances, this discussion goes far beyond contracts.

We'll explore the most common mistakes filmmakers make, the legal issues that are most often overlooked, and what you need to know about posting your work online, fair use, defamation, intellectual property, AI, and more. Whether you're developing your first project or producing your tenth, you'll walk away with practical strategies to help protect yourself—and your film—every step of the way.

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Paige is an entertainment attorney and business-affairs executive specializing in film sales, distribution, and financing. She currently oversees business affairs and production legal for various sales agents, producers, and other industry clients, and has held senior roles at Voltage Pictures and The Exchange, bringing deep expertise in deal structuring and negotiations with studios and streamers.