{"id":550525,"date":"2026-07-15T06:50:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/550525\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T06:50:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:50:26","slug":"disney-and-jon-youshaei-team-up-for-first-of-its-kind-creator-event-in-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/550525\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney and Jon Youshaei Team Up for First-of-Its-Kind Creator Event in LA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This fall, the marquee at Hollywood\u2019s El Capitan Theatre will light up for a premiere unlike any in its 100-year history.<\/p>\n<p>From September 17\u201318, Disney is teaming up with popular creator Jon Youshaei to bring together some of the world\u2019s best storytellers for a two-day event called Created in LA.<\/p>\n<p>It begins with the first-ever red-carpet premiere of creator videos at the historic theater, followed by a day of talks and performances from prominent creators at the legendary Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank. Presented by Disney, Created in LA is designed to explore the future of storytelling and entertainment with the people who are shaping it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDisney has always been a place where great storytellers come together,\u201d said Asad Ayaz, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer, The Walt Disney Company. \u201cToday\u2019s creators are some of the best storytellers reaching generations, building communities and connecting fans around the things they love, and we look forward to welcoming them to Disney for Created in LA.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A Two-Day Celebration of Storytelling and Innovation<\/p>\n<p>Created in LA pairs the glamour of a premiere with the substance of a summit.<\/p>\n<p>Day one opens September 17 at the El Capitan, where attendees will walk the red carpet for the debut screening of videos from major creators \u2014 a first for the theater. Originally opened in 1926 and later restored by The Walt Disney Company, the venue has hosted premieres of blockbuster films like Walt Disney Animation Studios\u2019 The Lion King (1994) and Marvel Studios\u2019 The Avengers (2012).<\/p>\n<p>Day two moves to the Burbank Studio lot, which opened in 1940 to accommodate Walt Disney\u2019s growing animation operation and later served as the filming location for landmark Disney film and TV productions <a href=\"https:\/\/thewaltdisneycompany.com\/news\/sodium-vapor-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">including Mary Poppins<\/a> (1964) and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003). Attendees will spend the day hearing from leading voices across the creator economy and Hollywood, exchanging ideas on what\u2019s working now, what\u2019s coming next, and how to build the next chapter together.<\/p>\n<p>Curated by a Leader in the Creator Economy<\/p>\n<p>Created in LA is conceived and hosted by Jon Youshaei, who spent eight years working inside YouTube and Instagram before striking out on his own and becoming a leading voice in the creator economy.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Youshaei has built an audience of more than 1 million followers and generated 400 million views, and has earned recognition for his TED Talks as well as his in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes videos with MrBeast, Mark Rober, Kevin Hart, and more. He\u2019s also ranked by NPR as one of today\u2019s top commencement speakers. At Created in LA, he\u2019ll bring that unique mix of experiences to help curate and craft the programming on stage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is historic. After 100 years, it\u2019s surreal to see Disney open two of its most iconic venues \u2014 the El Capitan Theatre and the Walt Disney Studios lot \u2014 to creators, especially now that the worlds of Hollywood and creators are growing closer than ever,\u201d said Youshaei. \u201cI\u2019m beyond grateful to work with Disney to bring Created in LA to life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Extending Disney\u2019s Storytelling Legacy<\/p>\n<p>Disney\u2019s presentation of Created in LA underscores the company\u2019s deep roots in storytelling and its ongoing, forward-looking investment in creative communities.<\/p>\n<p>Walt\u2019s enduring influence extends far beyond film and television, pushing innovative storytelling concepts through technological advancements and live experiences and inspiring generations of artists and builders of culture.<\/p>\n<p>Disney\u2019s support of this event reflects a natural continuation of that legacy by gathering today\u2019s creators to connect, collaborate, and push storytelling into new forms.<\/p>\n<p>A Forum for Connection and Collaboration<\/p>\n<p>Created in LA is designed to bring together some of the most innovative voices in the industry, fostering authentic connection among creators shaping culture across platforms.<\/p>\n<p>By combining premiere moments, thought leadership, and community-building, the event offers a rare opportunity to gather leading creatives in one place \u2014 setting the stage for new ideas and collaborations that will influence the future of content.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery attendee is hand-selected. Every detail is designed to bring the right people together \u2014 on stage and off. Your next collaborator, business partner, or sponsor is in the room. So, you\u2019ll find your people faster,\u201d Youshaei explained.<\/p>\n<p>To apply, go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/created.la\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">official Created in LA website<\/a>. 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