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- New co-presidents step in during a pivotal industry moment
- What Gigliotti and Farah say about their priorities
- Outgoing leadership reflects on the transition
- Donna Gigliotti: award-winning producer with deep industry roots
- Mike Farah: digital-era producer with awards and industry experience
- What their leadership could mean for producers
Donna Gigliotti and Mike Farah will steer the Producers Guild of America as its newly elected co-presidents, taking the reins from Donald De Line and Stephanie Allain. The leadership change comes as the guild navigates a shifting entertainment landscape and seeks to expand support for producers across film, television and digital platforms.
New co-presidents step in during a pivotal industry moment
The PGA membership selected Gigliotti and Farah to lead the organization. Both leaders framed their new roles as a chance to build on the guild’s existing strengths while addressing fresh challenges facing producers today. They emphasized collaboration, opportunity and protecting the craft of producing.
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What Gigliotti and Farah say about their priorities
In joint remarks, Gigliotti and Farah described their election as an honor. They pledged to foster a stronger community among producers and to broaden recognition for producing work. The pair stressed a desire to balance innovation with the traditional traits that define successful production, such as perseverance and attention to detail.
Outgoing leadership reflects on the transition
Donald De Line and Stephanie Allain, who served as co-presidents since 2022, expressed pride in the guild’s progress under their tenure. They praised Gigliotti and Farah for their complementary perspectives and experience, and said they expect the new presidents to advance the PGA’s mission during a time of industry change.
Donna Gigliotti: award-winning producer with deep industry roots
Gigliotti brings a long track record of high-profile film producing to the PGA presidency. Her career highlights include major awards recognition and multiple best picture nominations.
- Oscar success: Producer of a best picture winner and a trailblazer among female producers.
- Notable nominations: A roster of acclaimed films has earned her repeated recognition.
- Institutional service: A former member of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ Board of Governors, where she chaired governance and finance committees.
Mike Farah: digital-era producer with awards and industry experience
Farah’s background spans television, digital comedy and feature work. He began his rise working with Stephanie Allain and later became a leading producer at Funny or Die.
- Emmy wins: Multiple Emmys reflect his success in television and comedy production.
- Funny or Die tenure: Served as the comedy outlet’s first producer and spent nearly two decades helping shape its content.
- Recent projects: Credits include high-profile, genre-spanning titles and a move into independent producing.
What their leadership could mean for producers
Members and observers expect the new co-presidents to prioritize access to resources, industry recognition and adaptation to emerging platforms. Their combined backgrounds—one rooted in feature films and institutional governance, the other in digital comedy and television—offer a broad lens for addressing producers’ needs.
Practical goals likely on the agenda
- Strengthening the PGA’s certification and mark programs.
- Expanding education and mentorship for emerging producers.
- Advocating for producers amid changing business models and distribution channels.
