The Scene at TheGrill Special Event 2018: The Future of Content (Photos)

Innovators and content creators Ross Gerber, Kathleen Grace, Charlotte Koh and Sam Register join the discussion about distribution in the digital era

| May 4, 2018 @ 12:27 PM Last Updated: May 4, 2018 @ 1:01 PM
GK GRILL SPECIAL EVENT 2018
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Ahead of TheGrill 2018, which kicks off Oct. 1-2, TheWrap hosted TheGrill: Special Event at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica Thursday night. TheWrap's founder and Editor-in-Chief Sharon Waxman moderated the discussion, "The Future of Content: Distribution in the Digital Era." Take a look below at the scene as hosted by TheWrap along with Gerber Kawasaki. 
Grill event at Shutters Hotel and hosted by The Wrap.
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Guests gather for cocktails and appetizers ahead of the panel discussion at Shutters in Santa Monica.  Also Read: CBS CEO Leslie Moonves, ‘Girls Trip’ Producer Will Packer to Keynote at TheGrill 2018
Grill event at Shutters Hotel and hosted by The Wrap.
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A guest speaks with panelist Charlotte Koh, head of digital media & programming at Hello Sunshine.
Ben Riach Grill Special Event hosted by TheWrap
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Keaton O'Hara of BenRiach poses for a photo. 
Sharon Waxman and Ross Gerber Gerber Kawasaki
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Sharon Waxman and Ross Gerber, co-founder, president and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, pose for a selfie.
Grill event at Shutters Hotel and hosted by The Wrap.
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The Gerber Kawasaki team poses for a photo ahead of the panel discussion.
Grill event at Shutters Hotel and hosted by The Wrap.
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Ross Gerber poses with a guest. Also Read: How Netflix, Amazon Could Really Disrupt Legacy Networks: Buy Sports Rights
Grill event at Shutters Hotel and hosted by The Wrap.
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Teammates from Gerber Kawasaki pose for a photo ahead of TheGrill's panel discussion.  Also Read: TheGrill 2017: Weather Channel Crews Prepare Like It’s War When Covering Storms, CEO Says
Grill event at Shutters Hotel and hosted by The Wrap.
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Teammates from Gerber Kawasaki pose for a photo ahead of TheGrill's panel discussion. 
Grill event at Shutters Hotel and hosted by The Wrap.
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Keaton O'Hara serves BenRiach whiskey to guests during a cocktail reception. 
Sharon Waxman Grill Special Event
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Sharon Waxman introduces panelists at TheGrill's Special Event.  Also Read: TheWrap’s 2017 Innovators Name Their Favorite Innovators
Sharon Waxman, Ross Gerber, Charlotte Koh, Kathleen Grace, Sam Register The Grill Special Event
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From left to right, Sharon Waxman, Ross Gerber, Charlotte Koh, Kathleen Grace and Sam Register speak at TheGrill Special Event panel "The Future of Content: Distribution in the Digital Era."
Kathleen Grace CEO New Form
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Kathleen Grace, CEO of New Form, discusses short-form content and reaching consumers on mobile. 
Sharon Waxman, Ross Gerber, Charlotte Koh, Kathleen Grace, Sam Register The Grill Special Event
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The panelists discuss the ecosystem for content creators in a digital age. 
Standing Room Only at Grill event at Shutters Hotel and hosted by The Wrap.
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Standing room only for the panel discussion at Shutters Hotel.  Also Read: ‘Hunger Games’ Producer Rips Hollywood ‘Conventional Wisdom’ About Diversity as ‘Bulls— Prejudice’ (Video)
Sharon Waxman, Ross Gerber, Charlotte Koh, Kathleen Grace, Sam Register The Grill Special Event
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The panelists discuss topics ranging from the influence of Facebook, Netflix, Disney and Instagram Stories on content creators. 
Sharon Waxman, Ross Gerber, Charlotte Koh, Kathleen Grace, Sam Register The Grill Special Event
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Sharon Waxman poses a question to the panelists about distribution in the digital era. 
Sam Register, President Warner Bros. Animation & Digital Series
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Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. Animation & Digital Series, discusses reviving "Animaniacs" with Steven Spielberg.
Grill event at Shutters Hotel and hosted by The Wrap.
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An attendee identifying herself as a content creator asks a question to the panel.  Also Read: TheGrill 2017: Hollywood Diversity Departments ‘Have No Power,’ Mitu Founder Beatriz Acevedo Says
Sharon Waxman, Ross Gerber, Charlotte Koh, Kathleen Grace, Sam Register The Grill Special Event
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The panel responds to an audience question at TheGrill Special Event. 
Grill event at Shutters Hotel and hosted by The Wrap.
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Cindy Lin (left) of Infotainment China gathers with friends at TheGrill.
Grill event at Shutters Hotel and hosted by The Wrap.
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Cocktails and dessert follow the panel discussion at TheGrill.  Also Read: TheGrill 2017: Exclusive Speaker Portraits From John Singleton to Lena Waithe (Photos)
Sharon Waxman, Kathleen Grace, Charlotte Koh, Ross Gerber and Sam Register Grill Special Event
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From left to right, panelists Sharon Waxman, Kathleen Grace, Charlotte Koh, Ross Gerber and Sam Register pose for a photo. 
Sharon Waxman Grill event at Shutters Hotel and hosted by The Wrap.
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Sharon Waxman speaks with an attendee at TheGrill in a cocktail reception following the panel discussion.
Ross Gerber and Sharon Waxman Grill Special Event Cocktails
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Ross Gerber and Sharon Waxman speak with an attendee at TheGrill's cocktail reception.  Also Read: The Scene at TheGrill 2017: TheWrap’s Media Leadership Conference
Grill event at Shutters Hotel and hosted by The Wrap.
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Guests enjoy cocktails and conversation at TheGrill at Shutters on the Beach Hotel in Santa Monica.