Kamala Avila-Salmon

Head of Inclusive Content for Lionsgate Films

Very excited to share this electric convo with Kamala Avila-Salmon, who is a very impressive lady.

She is the first-ever Head of Inclusive Content for Lionsgate Films. It's fitting as innovation, uniqueness, and disruption have been hallmarks of every role she’s had.

She leads a team responsible for developing and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies to ensure the Lionsgate film slate reflects inclusive stories that represent a global, diverse audience.

A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School, she has built her career across tech, music, film, television, and streaming.

In our sit-down, we discuss the current state of DEI in Hollywood, how to be discerning about feedback, and what makes producers exceptional partners to studio executives.

Tune in!

xx cg

“That is really, to me, the marker of a great producer. You’re willing to do the hard stuff, and people still like you after.”

- Kamala Avila-Salmon

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