You Don’t Need Permission to Create
Check out a recap from our live event below. This event was made possible by our sponsor, New Media Ventures.
Event Schedule
*Tentative schedule, events/timing are subject to change*
10am
Check in
Continental breakfast served
10:30am
Level Up
A panel featuring a variety of writers, filmmakers, and producers with a multitude of experience working both inside and outside the traditional studio system. We’ll cover topics like how to produce web series and short films, writing books and selling film rights, independent TV show creation that could provide a new path forward for entrepreneurial writers and producers. Moderated by ITC Founder and Writer, Rae Benjamin.
PANELISTS: Nick Brooks (THEY CLONED TYRONE), Alesia Etinoff (THE GAME) & Tian Jun Gu (HOUSE OF CARDS)
11:45am
Short Film Showcase & Michael Latt Legacy Award Presentation
Our goal is to highlight rising, underrepresented filmmakers using their art to inspire, educate, uplift, and catalyze change—honoring the life and legacy of Michael Latt. Three films will be showcased and one winner will be selected to receive the Michael Latt Legacy Award. films were selected in partnership with the Michael Latt Legacy Fund.
1pm
Deals & Distro
Explore how creatives can monetize their content through alternative methods including crowdfunding, indie distribution platforms, and licensing deals. Moderated by producer and educator, E’lon Joi.
PANELISTS: Gabriella Bottoni (Seed & Spark), Fanshen Cox (CA Film Comission) DeShuna Spencer (Kweli TV), and Ami Vora (Kinema)
2:15pm
Link Up Mixer + HBCU in LA
Networking event for filmmakers, writers, and crew members to link up and create with one another.
Food Served
HBCU in LA Pop-up with internship info. HBCU in LA is a highly competitive program is open to students of all majors with a genuine interest and passion to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Students accepted into the program will be immersed in an 8-10 week intensive internship experience working behind the scenes with major studios, networks, agencies, production companies, and other leading industry organizations.
Meet Our Panelists
Ready to Take Your Career Into Your Own Hands?
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