LA Film Festival preps for fall debut with diversity push, new programs and guest director Jacqueline Lyanga

LAFF also will launch a two-day summit dubbed “We the People” at the Writers Guild Theater on Sept. 22-23, where free panel discussions and keynote conversations will address issues of inclusion and representation in the entertainment industry. Panelists will include Times journalist Tre’vell Anderson, Teresa Huang (“SEAL Team”), Our Lady J (“Pose”), Franklin Leonard (The Black List), Natasha Rothwell (“Insecure”) and talent agent Gail Williamson, with more to be announced.