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Erica Milsom

Film Director and Writer, Creative Executive and Chief Creative Officer Ryzo Studios

Erica Milsom
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Oakland, CA, USA
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Art, Artificial Intelligence, Belonging, Creativity, Entertainment, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Neurodiversity, Storytelling, Television & Film, Women
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Erica Milsom Biography

Erica Milsom, Chief Creative Officer of Ryzo Studios, is a visionary storyteller and founder of Ryzo Studios. There, she works at the intersection of animation and activation, creating impactful narratives that move you and move you to act. She is also a twenty-year veteran of Pixar Animation Studios.

With a filmmaking career spanning over two decades and multiple storytelling mediums, she is renowned for her award-winning work as a writer and director, delivering heartfelt narratives that leave a lasting impact. Erica's recent contributions include the groundbreaking film "Loop," the acclaimed documentary "Embrace the Panda," and the Emmy Award-nominated series "Inside Pixar."

As a studio founder, Milsom is a tenacious and dynamic leader, guiding a small team through seismic shifts in our culture, technical landscape and economy. She is a CRITICAL leader, exploring how AI can impact storytelling and activation across generations and platforms for the GOOD of our societies.

During her tenure at Pixar Animation Studios, Milsom was pivotal in crafting the studio's creative identity and approach to storytelling across various platforms. As a documentary director, she offered unparalleled insights into the behind-the-scenes processes of beloved Pixar films, including Finding Nemo, Up, and Coco.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/27/2024.

Erica Milsom Speaking Topics

  • Navigating AI in Creativity: Unveiling the Potential, Confronting the Challenges

    As artificial intelligence reshapes the creative landscape, creators, companies and audiences are grappling with a host of new questions... First, for many • will an AI bot replace me? What can I do about that? As storytellers and studio founders, we are excited to find an answer that redefines the question:

    • How can I partner with AI tools to strengthen my creative process and swiftly reach more possibilities?

    • How can AI enhance our creative process while preserving the essence of human expression?

    • What ethical considerations arise from the integration of AI into our artistic endeavors?

    • Are we leveraging AI as a tool for innovation without compromising artistic integrity?

    Join us for a deep dive into the evolving role of AI in the creative process. Discover how creators like Erica Milsom negotiate the possibilities and perils of AI, leveraging its capabilities to push the boundaries of storytelling while navigating the ethical complexities it presents.

  • Storytelling and Activation - Moving your audience beyond the Screen

    With an influx of media creators, an ever-expanding distribution landscape, and the onslaught of AI-created content, many of us are wondering, 'Does the story I'm telling matter at all?' Don't worry. It does! But we need to think about story more broadly than before, and ask ourselves new questions: What actions can our stories inspire beyond mere entertainment? How can we authentically engage audiences while staying true to our creative vision? Are we leveraging our narratives to foster meaningful connections and drive real-world change? In this session, explore storytelling's transformative power beyond traditional screens' confines. Learn how to craft narratives that resonate deeply with audiences, navigate an expanding world of audience engagement to inspire action, and leave a lasting impact on your world.

  • Leading Indie Studios: Embracing the Small, the Crazy, and the NEXT

    When you've spent your entire career learning from one of the world's most honored and established companies, what do you bring along and leave behind when you decide to start the next thing? This is the question Erica Milsom and her team at Ryzo Studios confront daily as they build a small but mighty animation studio creating animation for the next generation.

    Unlike a traditional startup that seeks to cultivate a culture of innovation and agility, Ryzo aims for all of that while achieving creative excellence and thoughtful and thought-provoking stories. It does all this while remaining an inclusive, ARTIST-driven environment.

    In this talk, Erica will explore the great lessons of fostering an excited and empowered company from Pixar that she will take to her grave and the exciting new approaches that might only be possible in a small, scrappy studio.

    Discover how visionary leaders like Erica Milsom harness their teams' creativity, passion, and resilience to disrupt the status quo and captivate the NEXT generation of audiences.

  • Building Inclusive Narratives: Autism, Animation, and the Power of Collaboration

    • Through the lens of the acclaimed Pixar short film "Loop," explore:
    • How can animation be a vehicle for authentic representation and inclusivity?
    • What lessons can we learn from collaborative storytelling about how an inclusive process can inspire invention, team commitment, and a sense of connection?
    • Are we fostering environments where diverse voices are heard and celebrated?

    Join us for a journey into the intersection of autism, animation, and storytelling. Learn from Erica Milsom's experience crafting an inclusive narrative that celebrates neurodiversity and underscores the importance of empathy and collaboration in building impactful stories.

Erica Milsom Videos

  • Winners React: 2020 Electronic Theater Best in Show ‘Loop’
    Winners React: 2020 Electronic Theater Best in Show ‘Loop’
    Pixar Animation Studios Director Erica Milsom shares her reaction to “Loop” winning Best in Show for the SIGGRAPH 2020 Computer Animation...
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Erica Milsom is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Navigating AI in Creativity: Unveiling the Potential, Confronting the Challenges, Storytelling and Activation - Moving your audience beyond the Screen, Leading Indie Studios: Embracing the Small, the Crazy, and the NEXT and Building Inclusive Narratives: Autism, Animation, and the Power of Collaboration. The estimated speaking fee range to book Erica Milsom for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Erica Milsom generally travels from Oakland, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brenda Chapman, Marielle Heller, Christina Hodson, Cathy Yan and Gabriela Cowperthwaite. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Erica Milsom for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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