Veteran Producer Fights to Revive Optimism in Hollywood's Future

In October 2025, a veteran producer and former studio executive has revived his popular industry podcast, The Producers Guide, with the goal of countering the negative headlines about Hollywood's imminent demise. Todd Garner, who heads up Broken Road Productions, believes the industry is facing significant challenges, but he is determined not to be "complicit in the problem."

Garner has been hosting The Producers Guide since 2018, and during the pandemic, it gained popularity as people sought out positive voices in the industry. Now, as the business faces a strike, economic downturn, and technological disruption, Garner feels it's more important than ever to have open conversations about the issues facing producers and filmmakers.

According to Garner, many executives in the industry feel "defeated" and are being told by their bosses what content works based on data and research, rather than their own creative instincts. He wants to inspire these executives to fight for projects they believe in and to give the next generation of filmmakers hope that they can succeed despite the challenges.

Garner, who is a founding member of the Producers United group, believes producers have been consistently "abused" in the industry, with their roles and contributions often misunderstood. He is determined to change this narrative and to show how vital good producers are to the success of any film or TV project.