{
  "id": 233447,
  "title": "'I think there's room for both to coexist': Disney's new creator festival is the clearest sign yet that Hollywood and fan-made movies are colliding",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/i-think-theres-room-for-both-to-coexist-disneys-new-creator-festival",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T20:00:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/i-think-theres-room-for-both-to-coexist-disneys-new-creator-festival-is-the-clearest-sign-yet-that-hollywood-and-fan-made-movies-are-colliding"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Disney is stepping into the creator's arena with a new event called Created in LA, a two-day creator summit and film festival set to take place on September 17-18 at the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. This event marks a significant shift in Hollywood's approach to content creation, signaling a collision between traditional Hollywood and fan-made movies. Created in LA is the brainchild of creator Jon Youshaei, who has gained extensive experience working with creators at major tech platforms and building his own production studio. The event will bring together 350 creators and storytellers for a premiere at the El Capitan Theatre, followed by a day of conversations on the Walt Disney Studios lot. Youshaei believes the accessibility of technology has played a crucial role in the rise of creators, allowing them to produce cinema-quality content using their smartphones and laptops. He sees traditional studios and creators coexisting, with the latter leveraging their unique perspectives and second-mover advantage to stand out in the market. The event's lineup includes Hollywood veterans like Mindy Kaling and Adam W, as well as popular creators such as Zach King and Jenny Hoyos. This blend of established figures and emerging talent underscores Disney's commitment to fostering a diverse creator ecosystem. As AI continues to advance, Youshaei envisions it as a valuable tool for creators, enhancing their workflows and creative processes rather than replacing human ingenuity. Ultimately, Created in LA aims to become a platform where creators can showcase their best work on a grand stage, echoing the aspirations of filmmakers at major film festivals.",
  "summary": "Disney’s Created in LA brings creators to the historic El Capitan Theatre, and TechRadar spoke with founder Jon Youshaei about how accessible technology is blurring the line between Hollywood studios and the next generation of storytellers.",
  "key_points": [
    "Disney launches Created in LA, a two-day creator summit and film festival.",
    "Event brings together 350 creators and storytellers at El Capitan Theatre.",
    "Hollywood veterans and creators like Zach King and Jenny Hoyos featured."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Disney's new creator festival signals a shift in Hollywood's approach to content creation, blurring lines between traditional studios and fan-made movies, and embracing a diverse creator ecosystem.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}