Vincent Garcia Newman

Vincent G. Newman’s the type of producer who doesn’t just dip his toes in the entertainment pool—he cannonballs right in, making waves. He runs his own shop, Vincent Newman Entertainment, juggling all sorts of film and TV projects. Doesn’t matter if it’s a gritty indie or some big-budget spectacle based on a book or an original idea. If it’s fresh, he wants in. Plus, he’s not flying solo these days; he’s a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Studio 2043, which is all about backing stories from creators with different backgrounds. Basically, if you’re looking for content that actually tries to move the needle, this guy’s name will probably pop up. But he wasn’t always deep in Hollywood. Way back, he was doing the whole public service thing, first at the House of Representatives, then at the Union Rescue Mission in L.A. That’s not exactly your typical producer’s origin story. There, he wrangled thirty people from the community and managed to pull together $30 million—yeah, million—to help build a new spot for homeless folks, giving them food, shelter, and a shot at bouncing back. And, just to round things out, he’s got a Political Science degree from UC Santa Barbara. So, he’s not just about bright lights and big screens—there’s community, hustle, and a bit of brains in the mix, too.