SUMMER 2026: FIRST LEAPS
WITH LILA DUPREE
PUBLIC PROGRAM ARCHIVE
JULY 19, 2026
LOS ANGELES
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An intimate reading and conversation with performer, producer, writer, & director Lila Dupree (Women in Film, Stowe Story Labs) as she unpacks the process of writing her first feature film, Big Sur — a comedic drama based on her personal & family journey following her father’s suicide. If you've ever wanted to turn secrets, grief, and shame into a liberating screenwriting journey, this free (and freeing) pure creative gold experience is for you.
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“This project started with me hiding in the shadows, thinking I could never say certain things aloud. That my family harbored terrible secrets that should and would never see the light of day. Mine has been a journey of lifting off shame and generational trauma and fear. This next stage of the project is about sharing that journey with others and helping them to do the same. And move people while doing it. I've never been officially interviewed about this. But I think it's time.”
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AUDIENCE LOVE
“Thank you for a beautiful experience! More than anything, I appreciated how intentional and heartfelt the dialogue between Kaira and Lila was. It never felt rushed or performative. It felt honest, thoughtful, and allowed everyone in the room to really connect with the conversation.
I also thought the program itself was very well curated. The format flowed naturally and kept me engaged from beginning to end. It struck a nice balance between storytelling, discussion, and audience connection, and I left feeling inspired.”
“Loved seeing the magic pure creative gold created! Kaira was an incredible host and the story Lila shared is so needed.”
“What a wonderful event! Such moving work and a nourishing conversation to follow.”
“The event was lovely and inspiring! I really enjoyed the reading and the Q&A was one of the more in-depth and insightful interviews I’ve seen in a while. ”
“I love what you are doing. It is a throwback to the Italian Renaissance and 17th century French Salon, where writers, artists, and thinkers exchanged ideas and read works aloud in a comfortable space. You are a modern day Salonniere. ”
“The world needs more conversations like this.”
