Are Production Centers Still Important?

Are Production Centers Still Important?

Wednesday, June 3rd 2026 | 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM

AICP Week Base Camp - The Times Center
242 W 41st St, New York, NY 10036

With production happening literally in all corners of the world, some of the most established production centers in North America are retooling to make sure they are able to support work with support from both government and intricate support systems.

Some of the most accomplished representatives of government agencies discuss how to best utilize their infrastructure for successful projects.

Speakers:
Kwame Amoaku, Deputy Commissioner, NY City Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment
Walea Constantinau, Film Commissioner, Honolulu Film Office
Sergio Fuentes, Director of Creative Industries, Secretariat of Economy of Mexico
Philip Sokoloski, Vice President, Integrated Communications, FilmLA
Moderator: Katherine L. Oliver, Principal, Bloomberg Associates; former Founding Commissioner of the NYC Mayors Office of Media and Entertainment

Speakers