John Attanasio

CEO
Toonstar

John Attanasio is the CEO of Toonstar. He is a seasoned entertainment executive with over a decade of experience at Warner Bros. and Dreamworks developing franchise properties including Harry Potter, DC, Lego, Looney Toons, and Shrek, and driving innovation in marketing, biz dev, digital content creation and tech commercialization roles. He holds an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business.

Industry Track

From Workflow to Revenue: AI Business Impact Case Studies

Duration: 1 hour

Location: Ballroom E

Friday, June 20

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Featuring: Abbie Sheppard (VP of Creator Strategy at Agentio), Fernando Parnes (CEO at super.fans), Hardik Jagda (Founder, CEO & Chairman at Proximity Works) and more

While much of the AI conversation focuses on creative output, some of the most transformative applications are happening behind the scenes. This session presents a series of case studies highlighting how creators and their teams are using AI to streamline operations, uncover insights, and unlock new revenue opportunities — not in the future, but today.

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Creator Track

Using AI to Supercharge Your Animation

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Room 204

Saturday, June 21

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Featuring: John Attanasio, Luisa Huang, Parker James

AI is revolutionizing animation, empowering independent creators with professional-grade tools. This session explores strategic AI integration in animation workflows, sharing practical techniques to accelerate production while preserving human creativity. In this sessoin, you'll learn how top creators leverage these technologies to build brands and expand storytelling across formats, whether you're a seasoned animator or newcomer.

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