Film and TV Producer Suzanne Todd on the Next Generation of Filmmakers

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Suzanne Todd, the renowned movie executive, has been behind successful films like Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland and her latest hit, Descendants: The Rise of Red.

Todd is an award-winning film and television producer. Her movies have grossed over $3 billion worldwide, including the critically acclaimed Memento, the Austin Powers trilogy, as well as Bad Moms and A Bad Moms Christmas.

She focuses on overseeing impactful projects to the screen through exceptional storytelling. Todd has produced four franchises and early films with Christopher Nolan and Jay Roach. Her projects have won numerous Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, and Golden Globe Awards, and Todd is a multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominee.

Todd has also expanded into interactive entertainment, serving as a creative and business consultant for Activision Blizzard on various projects within the multibillion-dollar Call of Duty franchise and Blizzard Universe.

In this episode of Young Influentials, ADWEEK digital editor and host Colin Daniels sits down with Todd as she reflects on her inspiring journey into the film industry, provides intriguing insights into Descendants, and offers valuable advice for aspiring filmmakers.

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