Producers Guild Elected New Presidents
Donna Gigliotti and Mike Farah have been elected to lead the organization, succeeding outgoing presidents.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in People
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The Producers Guild of America has elected Donna Gigliotti and Mike Farah as its new presidents. They replace Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line, who had served in the roles since 2022.
Why it matters
The leadership change arrives at the Producers Guild of America as the industry continues to navigate evolving production and distribution standards. The election marks the conclusion of the two-year tenure of the previous presidential team.
Mike Farah is a three-time Emmy winner and served as CEO of Funny or Die from 2008 until 2024. Donna Gigliotti previously won a Best Picture Oscar in 1999 for producing Shakespeare in Love.
The players
Donna Gigliotti
An experienced producer known for winning a Best Picture Oscar for Shakespeare in Love.
Mike Farah
A three-time Emmy winner and the former CEO of Funny or Die.
Producers Guild of America
The national trade organization representing producers in the motion picture and television industries.
The details
The election of Gigliotti and Farah was finalized by a vote of the Producers Guild of America membership. The incoming leadership team takes over from Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line, who have led the guild since 2022. Farah brings experience from his 16-year tenure at the helm of production company Funny or Die, while Gigliotti brings experience from her career in feature film production.
Timeline
1999: Donna Gigliotti won a Best Picture Oscar.
2008: Mike Farah began working at Funny or Die.
2022: Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line began their presidency.
2024: Mike Farah departed Funny or Die.
September 29, 2026: The Producers Guild announced the election results.
Market Landscape
The leadership election follows the pattern set by the 2022 transition that installed the previous presidential team. This change marks the conclusion of the two-year term held by Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line.
Operators within the production industry should monitor upcoming guild updates for shifts in policy or professional standards. Members and industry stakeholders should anticipate new administrative priorities as the leadership transition takes effect.
The takeaway
The guild transition serves as a signal for producers to evaluate the changing composition of industry representative bodies. Operators should monitor the guild's official communications for forthcoming announcements regarding the strategic agenda of the new board.
Further reading
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