Javier Infante is the Co-Founder of Hammond Infante Productions and Partner/Producer at Madelyn Hammond & Associates (MHA), where he has worked for more than 15 years. Throughout his career, Javier has produced a wide range of high-profile entertainment industry events, including the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration Shows, honoring outstanding achievements within the Black, Latino, AAPI, and LGBTQ+ entertainment communities. He also produces the American Cinematheque Awards and the American Cinematheque Tribute to the Crafts, and previously produced the Final Draft Awards, celebrating excellence in film and television writing. In addition to live events, Javier produces Half Hour With, an interview web series featuring in-depth conversations with acclaimed actors, filmmakers, and other creative talent behind today’s most acclaimed films and television series. Earlier in his career, Javier was a member of the programming team for Deadline’s annual Contenders events in Los Angeles, New York, and London, and served as Co-Director of Programming for the Producers Guild of America’s Produced By Conference.