Overview
- Disney held the two-day Created in L.A. summit on Sept. 17–18 with more than 350 creators gathered at the El Capitan Theatre and the Walt Disney Studios lot.
- Night one featured red-carpet theatrical screenings of creator-made videos, and the event introduced the Golden State Award with Sticks’ "The Technoblade Movie" winning the top prize and Zach King receiving a second award.
- Company leaders including Dana Walden and CEO Josh D’Amaro framed the summit as relationship-building between creators and the studio and promised new pathways for collaboration.
- Asad Ayaz described a new TikTok deal that offers creators creative access to Disney brands and the opportunity for content to appear on TikTok and, potentially, on Disney+.
- Programming on day two included masterclasses from creators such as Zach King and The Try Guys focused on turning short-form work into longer projects, and organizers signaled follow-up development opportunities though specific studio deals remain unconfirmed.