Charles Howard
Lecturer of Production Loyola Marymount University
Biography
Charles Howard is a 30-year veteran in the film, television, and new media industry. An award-winning executive producer, he has extensive experience leading cross-functional production teams and agency partners in the design, development, execution, and delivery of complex integrated digital projects and innovative solutions for entertainment and Fortune 500 clients.
Charles’s expertise spans multi-platform media strategies, production management, interactive content, web-based applications, mobile apps, virtual and augmented reality, social media marketing, and the emerging use of Generative AI tools in film and television production. His work extends across commercials, music videos, documentaries, narrative feature films, and broadcast television.
A graduate of Loyola Marymount University’s MFA program in Film Production, Charles is a regular lecturer for Film Independent’s Artist Development programs, including their Global Media Makers program. He also develops and teaches international producing master classes in countries such as Brazil, Taiwan, and Jordan.
Over the last 20 years, Charles has held a variety of leadership positions with the Producers Guild of America. He has twice been elected to the PGA's National Board of Directors, served as Vice Chair of the New Media Council, co-chaired the Motion Picture Technology Committee, and contributed to many of their major initiatives, including their annual Produced By Conference.
Charles’s expertise spans multi-platform media strategies, production management, interactive content, web-based applications, mobile apps, virtual and augmented reality, social media marketing, and the emerging use of Generative AI tools in film and television production. His work extends across commercials, music videos, documentaries, narrative feature films, and broadcast television.
A graduate of Loyola Marymount University’s MFA program in Film Production, Charles is a regular lecturer for Film Independent’s Artist Development programs, including their Global Media Makers program. He also develops and teaches international producing master classes in countries such as Brazil, Taiwan, and Jordan.
Over the last 20 years, Charles has held a variety of leadership positions with the Producers Guild of America. He has twice been elected to the PGA's National Board of Directors, served as Vice Chair of the New Media Council, co-chaired the Motion Picture Technology Committee, and contributed to many of their major initiatives, including their annual Produced By Conference.
Social
Areas of Expertise
Charles specializes in media strategy, production, digital content, emerging tech (VR/AR, Generative AI), and post-production, with work spanning commercials, music videos, documentaries, films, and TV.
Industry Expertise
Audio Visual
Media Production
Advertising/Marketing
Accomplishments
Digital Innovation Awards
Recipient of 7 Telly Awards, 2 Davey Awards, a Silver Spark Award and a PM360 Award for excellence in digital design and interactive marketing.
Affiliations
- Producers Guild of America
- Film Independent
- International Documentary Association
- Digital LA
