Ben Winston, a 14-time Emmy Award winner, and Scott Givens, who has worked 15 Olympics, will be executive producers for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Winston will serve as Executive Producer and Creative Director of Ceremonies after previously producing the Paris-to-LA handover that aired during the 2024 Olympic Closing Ceremony. That featured Tom Cruise, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish, H.E.R. and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Givens will be the Executive Producer — Production. He has produced more than 400 major live events, including 15 Olympics and 63 global ceremonies, according to LA28.
In 2002, Givens received the Olympic Order — the highest distinction awarded by the IOC, which recognizes people who have performed remarkable services for the Olympic Movement.
FulFive, a new entity composed of Fulwell Entertainment and FiveCurrents, will produce the ceremonies.
As previously announced, global TV and film executive Peter Rice is the Head of Ceremonies and Content for LA28.
The four ceremonies will be shared by the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Olympic Opening/Closing, Paralympic Closing) and SoFi Stadium (Olympic Opening, Paralympic Opening).
