# Hollywood Rebooted Podcast | VP of Development and Television Academy Megan Chao

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Podcast: [Hollywood Rebooted Podcast with Billy Barnes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hollywood-rebooted-podcast-with-billy-barnes-7673168)
Published: 2026-03-09T18:53:55+00:00
Episode link: https://youtu.be/9TEydyJfSyQ
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## Resource

In this episode of Hollywood Rebooted Podcast, we are joined by industry veteran Megan E. Chao . Megan is an award-winning producer, director, and editor, currently serving as the Secretary of the Television Academy and a member of their AI Task Force. With nearly two decades of experience, she has successfully navigated the path from initial concept to major network delivery. We dive deep into the mechanics of development, discussing: The Art of the Pitch: What networks are actually looking for right now. The Sizzle Reel: Why this is your most important tool and how to make one that sells. Securing Funding: Navigating the financial hurdles of production. The Future of AI: Megan shares her unique perspective from the Television Academy’s AI Task Force on how generative AI will impact creators and the industry at large. Megan is the Vice President of Development and Production at Birman Productions and a professor at USC Annenberg. Her distinguished career includes work on acclaimed documentary projects such as: Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story (Netflix) – Supervising Producer & Editor Earth Focus (PBS / Link TV) – Showrunner, Director & Editor Me Facing Life: Cyntoia Brown (PBS | Independent Lens) – Editor Saint Patrick’s Greatest Gift (CuriosityStream) – Supervising Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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