Check out my most recent guest appearances:
Podcasts and Webinars
Building Inclusive Worlds On and Off Screen Sept. 24, 2025
In this episode of Breaking the Biz, Paul brings a rare blend of high-level industry insight and heartfelt advocacy. Paul shares how producing live events and content across departments, continents, and technologies has shaped his approach to storytelling—and why creating space for voices on the Spectrum has become his most meaningful work yet. With deep reflections on parenting, career pivots, and creative leadership, Paul offers a candid look into what it truly takes to produce content that inspires hope, fosters inclusivity, and engages audiences around the world.
Small Employers and Neurodiversity June 14, 2024
In this Autism in Entertainment webinar you will hear from employers who have worked with a neurodiverse and autistic workforce. Moderated by Paul Hemstreet and includes Garth Herberg (Spectrum Laboratory), Rebecca Beam (Zavikon), Rachel Kopito (Brainstorm Productions), Sylvia Owens (Brainstorm Productions), and Lirit Rosenzweig Topaz (Niko Productions).
The Extras Podcast with Tim Millard October 25, 2022
20 years after their initial release, former Warner Bros Entertainment Senior Vice President of Creative Content Paul Hemstreet takes us through the initial development and production of the home entertainment extras for the first two Harry Potter films.
The Extras Podcast with Tim Millard December 19, 2021
Former Warner Bros Entertainment Senior Vice President of Creative Content Paul Hemstreet joins the podcast to talk about the 1999 film, The Matrix, and its historic DVD release and the impact that release had on the Home Entertainment market and the development of DVD extras.
Creative Conversations with Hollis Citron March 27, 2021
Hollis talks with Award Winning Content Producer Paul Hemstreet about creative exploration and pivoting careers after more than 25 year of experience in the Entertainment Industry pioneering special features for some of the all-time best films and TV shows.


