In this session...
David Collins has seen the dawn and the second coming of LGBTQ+ reality television. Media personality Karamo has been a mainstay in the space for 20 years. And like Karamo, world-renowned image architect Law Roach embodies the ascent of queer Black representation in media, while redefining what a multitalent can be. Co-Founder of Scout Productions and a nine-time Emmy winner, Collins is the creator of “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” which brought gay people onto TV screens in unprecedented ways, as well as the smash
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“Queer Eye” reboot, which made Karamo a household name. For the ceiling-shattering HBO voguing competition show, "Legendary," Collins partnered with Roach, who went from dressing the world’s biggest stars to being a key part of ballroom’s mainstream breakthrough. Karamo, meanwhile, is celebrating the third season of his own talk show. In this session, Collins, Karamo and Roach (who’ve recently reteamed for projects like the Julia Fox-led “OMG Fashun” and “Queer Eye’s” new season) will talk with R. Kurt Osenlund, head of the LGBTQ+ consultancy PrideNOW, about the evolution of queer media that they’ve seen firsthand, what they seek–and what they’ve learned–from brand partnerships, and what the future holds for the vibrant arena of real LGBTQ+ stories on screen.
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What You'll Learn from This Session...
- Learn about the origins of LGBTQ+ media from three of its pioneers, and about its evolution into today's broader, more inclusive representations.
- Discover how authentic, value-driven partnerships with brands have played a critical role in supporting diverse communities and pushing cultural boundaries.
- Get a glimpse of the future of LGBTQ+ storytelling and learn how creators can continue to innovate in this vibrant space.
