WestBone Productions announces the return of The MegaMiXer 2026, a three-day convergence of film, music, fashion, sports, and business taking place June 12–14 at the Hennepin Arts Event Center in downtown Minneapolis. The Hennepin Arts Event Center is located at 900 Hennepin Ave.

Venue phone: (612) 455-9518
Venue URL: https://hennepinarts.org/rent-our-venues/the-hennepin

Friday, June 12 – Opening Night

5:30 p.m. – Gold carpet & Social Media Row
8 p.m. – Fashion Forward – A Vandalism Designs Showcase
9 p.m. – NandoSTL – Live Performance

Saturday, June 13 – The Main Day
11:30 a.m. – Check In Opens
12:30 p.m. – Welcome & Opening Remarks
12:50 p.m. – Spotlight: Justin Dickson – Something New: Career Transitions in Film & TV Productions
2:45 p.m. – Production Designer Panel: Architects of Vision
5 p.m. – Sports Panel: Legacy Leadership & Life After the Game – Dr. Leo Lewis, Leon Searcy, Darrell Thompson
7 p.m. – Brian Netto – Solo Spotlight – Woodbury Native

Sunday, June 14 – The Close
12:45 p.m. – Spotlight: Michael Schultz – A Lifetime in Pictures
2:20 p.m. – Minnesota Film Production Panel
4:30 p.m. – Brenda Gilbert – Fireside Chat: Peans & Perils: Founding Your Production Company

The MegaMiXer is not a spectator event. It is a working weekend for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who recognize that the Midwest has a seat at the table in the global entertainment economy. Attendees gain direct access to decision-makers actively seeking to hire, partner, and build.

From the legendary to the up-and-coming, MegaMiXer is truly where Hollywood comes to Minneapolis. Attendees will have the opportunity to rub elbows with and learn from some of the best in the entertainment industry. Five years in, this event proves that the connections that change careers happen right here.

AN UNPRECEDENTED LINEUP

This year’s MegaMiXer features an extraordinary roster of industry icons across film, music, and business:

Film & Television
Michael Schultz — Legendary Hollywood director of Car Wash (celebrating its 50th Anniversary), Cooley High, and Krush Groove, and an early champion of careers including Denzel Washington and Samuel L. Jackson.

Brian Netto — Woodbury, Minn. native and director of Netflix’s global #1 thriller Don’t Move.

Wynn Thomas — Longtime production designer for Spike Lee and recipient of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ recent Honorary Award.

Brenda Gilbert — Co-founder of BRON Studios, the powerhouse behind Joker, Fences, and films that have earned a combined 38 Oscar nominations.

Music
NandoSTL — T-Pain signee performing live material from his debut album Y.O.T.A.

Sports
Slink Proper – The professional boxer joins former NFL stars on the Pro Athletes Panel to discuss life, identity, and opportunity beyond the arena and the playing field.

Opening night invites attendees to step into a Hollywood-style atmosphere, walk the gold carpet, and experience live performances. Saturday and Sunday will be filled with high-powered workshops and panels where attendees will hear from respected voices and learn the ins and outs of the entertainment industry.

For event and ticket information, visit westboneproductions.com.