FUSE

FOUNDER DINNERS

Bringing together leaders of the world’s top independent studios.
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FUSE /fjuːz/

to join or become combined, or to cause things to join.

Unexpected connection and camaraderie IRL.

We are awash in social media, yet we are more disconnected. Especially founders. I once heard Ash Thorp refer to this as "anti-social media."

Standing in start contrast to this trend, FUSE brings studio leaders together in the world's creative capitals. We connect, dive deep in a Jeffersonian dinner, and influence the shape of our industry.

Hosted by me, Joel Pilger, each FUSE event is a rare opportunity not to be missed.

We look forward to seeing you at the table.

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How it works.
WHO
Each dinner is a curated gathering of 12-20 leaders from top independent studios, production companies, and creative agencies. Priority invitations are extended to FORUM+ and FORUM members. Remaining seats are offered on an invitation-only basis.

FORMAT
Events begin with socializing over cocktails followed by a curated Jeffersonian dinner.

COST
These events are run at cost. First, you confirm your seat with a deposit so we may provide the venue with a headcount. Next, the day after the event my assistant splits the remaining bill equally among attendees.
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FUSE #42 NYC, 22 Nov 2024
Host Ataboy Studios
with special guest Barton Damer
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Previous
#41 BUENOS AIRES
5 November 2024
Cocktails & Dinner before FUSIÓN LATINA. 13 total seats.

#40 LONDON

10 October 2024
Private dinner at the Hoxton Shoreditch. 18 total seats.

#39 BERLIN
2 October 2024
Private dinner at Orania Salon. 16 total seats.

#38 LOS ANGELES
1 August 2024
Private dinner at Sunset Marquis, West Hollywood. 18 total seats.

FUSE #37 NYC Tribeca Film Festival & AICP Week
5 June 2024
Private dinner at Buddha Bar. 16 total seats.

FUSE #36 BARCELONA before OFFF
3 April 2024
Happy hour and tour of UNFOLDED at Blit.Studio

FUSE #35 TORONTO
28 March 2024
Field trip at host studio Polyester + Weekend Characters
Private dinner at Ciba Wine Bar

FUSE #34 NEW YORK
21 March 2024
Field trip at host studio Versus
Private dinner at Upland

FUSE #33 CHICAGO
14 March 2024
Field trip at host studio Sarofsky
Private dinner at Duck Duck Goat

FUSE #32 PORTLAND
13 March 2024
Field trip at host studio Deep Sky
Private dinner at Ritz Carlton

FUSE #31 DENVER
5 March 2024
Field trip at host studio Spillt
Private dinner at Bistro Vendôme

FUSE #30 NEW YORK CITY
Private Dinner | New York | 15 Nov 2023
7-11 PM. Private room at Kimika. 16 total seats.

FUSE #29 TORONTO
Private Dinner | Toronto | Q4 2023
7-11 PM. Terroni. 10 total seats.

FUSE #28 NEW YORK CITY
Private Dinner | New York City | Q3 2023
7-11 PM. Craft NYC. 8 total seats.

FUSE #27 LOS ANGELES
Private Dinner | Los Angeles | Q2 2023
7-11 PM. Sunset Marquis, West Hollywood. 20 total seats.

FUSE #26 BARCELONA - OFFF After Party
Happy Hour | Barcelona | Q2 2023
7-11 PM. The Hoxton. 30 standing.

FUSE #25 NEW YORK CITY
Private Dinner | New York City | Q1 2023
7-11 PM. Private room at Kimika. 16 total seats.

FUSE #24 NEW YORK CITY
Private Dinner | New York City | Q4 2022
7-11 PM. The Front Terrace Room at Salinas NYC. 13 total seats.

FUSE #23 LOS ANGELES
Private Dinner | Los Angeles | Q3 2022
8-11 PM. Lambrusco Garden at Rossoblu. 18 total seats.

FUSE #22 NEW YORK CITY
Private Dinner | New York | Q3 2022
7-11 PM. 10 total seats.

FUSE #21 BARCELONA - OFFF After Party
Dinner | Barcelona | Q2 2022
7-11 PM. Rooftop Bar at Yurbban Trafalgar Hotel. 30 total seats.

FUSE #20 LOS ANGELES
Private Dinner | Los Angeles | Q1 2022
7-11 PM. Outdoor dining at Sunset Marquis, West Hollywood. 26 total seats.

FUSE #19 LOS ANGELES
Private Dinner | Los Angeles | Q4 2021
Special guest Nick Wood from Syn, Tokyo.
7-11 PM. Outdoor space at Sunset Marqis, West Hollywood. 12 total seats.

FUSE #18 DENVER
Private Dinner | Denver | Q3 2021
After a year and a half, it’s time to reconnect… in person.
7-11 PM. Outdoor space at Stoic & Genuine, Union Station. 13 total seats.

FUSE #17 VIRTUAL - Catch Up Over Cocktails
Virtual Happy Hour | Global | Q2 2020
2 PM LA / 5 PM NYC / 10 PM London / 7 AM Sydney. Free.

FUSE #16 LONDON
Private Dinner | London | Q1 2020
7-11 PM. Wright Brothers Spitalfields. 15 total seats.

FUSE #15 NEW YORK CITY
Private Dinner | New York | Q1 2020
We can complain about the future… or we can create it.
7-11 PM. The Breslin at the Ace Hotel. 15 total seats.

FUSE #14 MELBOURNE
Private Dinner | Melbourne | Q4 2019
7-11 PM. Bomba. 15 total seats.

FUSE #13 LONDON
Private Dinner | London | Q4 2019
7 – 11 PM at The Narrow by Gordon Ramsey. 14 total seats.

FUSE #12 NEW YORK CITY
Private Dinner | New York | Q3 2019
A candid conversation about running a thriving creative firm… without running yourself into the ground.
7-11 PM. Private room at Kyma. 12 total seats.

FUSE #11 LOS ANGELES
Private Dinner | Los Angeles | Q3 2019
Special guest Jamie Yuccas at CBS News
7-11 PM. Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood. 12 total seats.

FUSE #10 LOS ANGELES
Private Dinner | Los Angeles | Q2 2019
8-11 PM. Spa Garden at the Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood. 14 total seats.

FUSE #09 LOS ANGELES at Promax
Pre-Promax Party | Los Angeles | Q2 2019
6-9 PM. Bar Alta at Hotel Figueroa downtown Los Angeles. 75 standing.

FUSE #08 SAN FRANCISCO
Private Dinner | San Francisco | Q2 2019
8 PM – midnight. The Butcher’s Room at Trou Normand. 8 total seats.

FUSE #07 NEW YORK CITY
Private Dinner | New York | Q1 2019
Mastermind with guest Carolyn Hill at Carolyn Reps
7-11 PM at The Breslin at Ace Hotel. 20 total seats.

FUSE #06 LOS ANGELES
Private Dinner | Los Angeles | Q1 2019
8 PM – midnight at A.O.C. Wine Bar and Restaurant. 10 total seats.

FUSE #05 LONDON
Private Dinner | London | Q1 2019
Mastermind with guest Blair Enns
7-11 PM at SoHo House 76 Dean Street. 14 total seats.

FUSE #04 LOS ANGELES
Private Dinner | Los Angeles Q4 2018
Mastermind with Neil Berkeley
7 – 11 PM at Catch at Casa Del Mar Santa Monica. 18 total seats.

FUSE #03 NEW YORK CITY
Private Dinner | New York City Q4 2018
Mastermind with guest Kerry Smith, entertainment law attorney
7 – 11 PM at The Red Room at Freemans. 20 total seats.

FUSE #02 NEW YORK CITY
Private Dinner | Q3 2018 New York City
Mastermind with Gareb Shamus, CEO at Ace Comic Con
7 – 11 PM at The Breslin at Ace Hotel. 20 total seats.

FUSE #01 LOS ANGELES
Private Dinner | Q3 2018 Los Angeles
Special guest Chuck Carey
7 – 11 PM at Pizzeria Mozza. 20 total seats.