The Skirball Center
Los Angeles, California
November 12-14, 2019
29th Annual Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
CSU Media Arts Festival
Participating Universities
Discount Extends to other UCLA schools
Garrett S. Hart, Chair & Professor, Department of Cinema & Television Arts, California State University, Fullerton
Dr. David Kahn, Professor & Chair, Television, Radio, Film & Theatre, San Jose State University
Dr. Dina Ibrahim, Director, The California State University Entertainment Industry Initiative & Associate Professor, Broadcast & Electronic Media Arts, San Francisco State University
Theresa Mendoza, Senior Advisor, Campus Advancement, The California State University Chancellor’s Office
Dr. Jerry Mosher, Professor & Chair, Department of Film & Electronic Arts, California State University, Long Beach
Bridget Murnane, Associate Professor, Department of TV, Film and Media Studies, California State University, Los Angeles
Simone Nelson, Director, Marketing & Public Relations, The California State University Entertainment Industry Initiative
Victor Harwood, founder, President and Director, Digital Hollywood
The University AR-VR-MR Consortium
Extending Innovation in VR-AR-MR to Universities Nationwide
Submit Your University - Click Here - Universities nationwide can join in with the University AR-VR-MR Consortium at Digital Hollywood. The Consortium will bring together AR-VR-MR experts from Universities, Technology and Entertainment and Education Organizations in Seminars, Workshops and Retreats
Wednesday, November 13th
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Track II: Herscher Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 202
Funding, Start-ups & Angels - Financing the Entertainment, Tech, Education, Wellness & Sports Industries
Jen Rudolph, founder, The Actor’s Greenroom
Brian Herskowitz, CCO, Horror Equity Fund
Nicholas Tana, CEO, Smart Media
Keith Newman, Mentor/Advisor, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Sydney Armani, President and CEO, Fintech World Group
Gene Massey, Chairman/CEO, MediaShares.com, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Session II: Haas Conference Center, Room 172-173
AR-VR-MR Science & Technology – Disrupting Wellness - Healthcare - Sports
Dr. Pamela Rutledge, Director of the Media Psychology Research Center, Fielding Graduate University
Dorote Weyers-Lucci, ITP Foundation, Assistant professor, Sofia U
Caryn Wiley-Rapoport, SVP of Consumer Insight, Canvas Worldwide
Jerri Lynn Hogg PhD., Director, Media Psychology Graduate Program, Fielding Graduate University, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Track I: Influencer - Advertising - Herscher Hall, Guerin C, Live Webcast
Branded & Influencer Entertainment Marketing - Across Platforms - Leveraging Image, Content and Celebrity
Hannah E. Taylor, Partner, Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations Group, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
Vanessa Flaherty, partner and SVP, DBA
Kirstin Benson, VP of Global Entertainment, Getty Images
Amber Raspberry Mayo, founder, WYD
Jenn Fink, Director Digital & Social Strategy, GLOW
Andrew Solmssen, President, California, Wunderman Thompson, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
Track II: Finance - Film-TV-Production Track, Herscher Hall, Room 202
Investment & Funding of Film, Indie Film and TV: from Theatrical Features to Cable Networks, Netflix and Amazon
Mike Gabrawy, Chief Creative Officer, Arclight Films
Bob Emmer, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Shout! Factory
Jonathan Schwartz, CCO, New Dimension
Kevin Kasha, Co Founder, Three Bridges Entertainment, former, Head of Acquisition, Starz and New Line Cinema
Michael Rosenberg, Untitled Entertainment
John Kim, President, Deep C Digital
Seth M Willenson, President. Seth Willenson, Inc., Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
Track III: Haas Conference Center, Room 171
Living the Life: Entrepreneurs, Lifestyle Innovators and Disrupters
Kelly Bayett, Co-Founder & Creative Director, Barking Owl
Jiffy Iuen, co-founder and CEO, Frank Collective
Michelle Wong, President, Dailey LA
Stefanie Nissen, founder, TRVL Porter
William Rassman, CFP®, Founder, Wealth Thought Out
Tess Cacciatore, CEO, Global Women’s Empowerment Network (GWEN),
Joleen Hughes, Founder & Principal, Hughes Media Law Group, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
11:15 AM -12:15 PM
Session I: Haas Conference Center, Room 172-173
The China - Entertainment Industry Roundtable: A Discussion with China Experts - Investment, Joint Ventures, and Productions
Jesse J. Weiner, Of Counsel, Yingke Law Firm
Bennett Pozil, Executive Vice President, East West Bank
Lora Y. Chen, President, iQicai, Inc.,
Larry Namer, President/CEO, Metan Global Entertainment Group
Matt William Knowles, Actor and Producer
Gary Kho, Partner, XBG Consulting, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Track II: Herscher Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 202
Women & Original Content: From Film/TV, Internet Video and Influencer Campaigns to Games
Jourdan Guyton, Co-Creator, “Two Grown”, A BET Digital Original
Mira Crisp, former, Creative Director, Ayzenberg Group
Katie Koeblitz, Head of Independent Content apparentlyjack, (Producer, Galveston)
Gwen Miller, VP of Content Strategy, Kin Community
Giovannie Espiritu, Nominated, Best Supporting Actress, MethodFest, Board of Director, C.O.R.A. (Domestic Violence Agency)
Marlene Sharp, Director, Production, LEVEL-5 abby
Katharina Baron, Founder & Owner, House of Baron, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
1:50 PM – 2:40 PM
Session I: Haas Conference Center, Room 172-173
The Immersive Media Think Tank: AR-VR-MR - The Expanding Vision of an Industry
Christina Lee Storm, Vice President of Business Operations, Strategy, & Emerging Technology, Advanced Creative Technology, DreamWorks Animation
Laura Hertzfeld, XR Partnerships, Yahoo News/Verizon Media Group
Patrick Costello, Senior Director of Business Development, Qualcomm
Diego Prilusky, Head of Intel Studios, Los Angeles, USA
Philip Lelyveld, VR/AR Program Manager, USC Entertainment Technology Center
Julian Sarmiento, Chief Creative Officer (CCO), Iconic Engine by Digital Domain
Ted Schilowitz, Futurist in Residence, Paramount Pictures
Peter Csathy, Founder & Chairman, CREATV Media, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
The Influencer/Branding Two-Day Intensive
2:00 – 2:45 PM, Herscher Hall, Guerin A, Live Webcast
Instagram: A Deep Dive
Austin Hare, (@austinxhare)
Donnoven Nguyen, (@donnoven)
Sara Mills, (@saraontheinternet)
Serena Laurel, (@serenalaurel)
Moderator - Alex Hager, Tinysponsor, (@alexhager)
Beauty, Food Innovation & Wellness: An Industry - A Lifestyle
2:00 - 2:45 PM: Haas Conference Center, Room 171
The Wellness Entrepreneur – Beauty – Fitness – Food – Fashion – Media - Tech
Courtney Casgraux, co-Founder, GBY BEAUTY
Kendra Studdert, co-Founder, GBY BEAUTY
Ishmael Mayhew, founder, Savish
Rob Jacobs, co-founder and Chief UnSitter, UnSit
Ken Rosenblood, CEO and Founder, obVus Solutions
KJ Matthews, Emmy Winning Journalist, (CNN, ABC, CBS, FOX), Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Track I: Herscher Hall, Guerin C, Live Webcast
The Future of Brand Partnerships and Influencer Marketing
Jason Jercinovic, Vice President Technology, Northhighland
Anne-Marie O’Neill, COO, Whalerock Industries
Simon Kelly, Co-CEO and Chief Enthusiasm Officer, Story Worldwide
Ron Bloom, CEO, Reach TV
Sybil Grieb, former, US Head of Influencer Strategy, Edelman
Corey Weiss, Head of Business Development, ipsy
Moderator - Mark Kapczynski, President, Storymill
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
Track II: Herscher Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 202
Content Strategies in Hollywood: TV - Film - Internet - Branding & Influencers
JR Griffin, Vice President, Digital Marketing & Business Development, FremantleMedia North America
Marlina Fletcher, Managing Director, Stink Studios
Chris Borelli, Vice President, Brand Partnerships, IMGN Media
Glenn Bartlett, VP Creative, Creative Center | Sony Pictures Television
Elsa Ramo, Managing Partner, Ramo Law PC, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
Track III: Herscher Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 303-304
Working in the Industry: An In-Depth Discussion with Executives and Creatives from TV, Film and Technology
Simone Nelson, Managing Director, The CSU Entertainment Alliance, Moderator
Nichelle S. Carr, Lead Producer, West City One Studios
Emilienne Gray, EVP of Original Content & Programming, Tiny Horse
Jaena Sta. Ana, Line Producer, DreamWorks Animation
Evan Shapiro, President, National Lampoon
Billy Sprout, Collegiate esports, Blizzard Entertainment
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
3:50 PM - 5:00 PM
Track I: Haas Conference Center, Room 171
Leveraging Content and Celebrity For Cross-Platform Success: From TV, Mobile & Internet to Social Media
Evelyne Ouellet, CEO, SAFIRA, a Cirque du Soleil company
Brittani Kagan, Head of Talent, Portal A
Raphael Leopold, Founder/Executive Producer, Rodeo Show
Alice Aoki, Actress, Founder & CEO, Aoki Entertainment
Greg Harrison, Executive Creative Director, MOCEAN
Perrin Kaplan, Principal, Zebra Partners, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
Sponsored by Alliance for Women in Media SoCal
Track II: Haas Conference Center, Room 172-173
Women in the Industry: Developing Film, Television, Branding & OTT About Women - A Golden Age in Hollywood and Indie Production
Tanya Wright, SAG Award Winner, Orange is the New Black; HBO’s True Blood
Wendy Sweetmore, Executive Producer, Dreamtime Entertainment (former Senior Exec. MGM/Mark Burnett Productions)
Marina Grasic, Co-Managing Partner, Oakhurst Entertainment
Denise Muyco, co-founder and CEO, StratusCore, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Immersive Hollywood: VR – AR - MR
Session I: Herscher Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 303-304
Exploring the Language and Artistry of VR-MR-AR in the Cinematic Experience
Dane Smith, Vice President, THE THIRD FLOOR, INC.
Jerri Lynn Hogg PhD., Director, Media Psychology Graduate Program, Fielding Graduate University
Andrew Shulkind, Director of Content Innovation & Creative Technologies, The Madison Square Garden Company, Sphere
Johannes Saam, Senior Creative Developer, Framestore
Kalan Ray, Development Supervisor, Magnopus & co-founder, VKTRY Creative Studios
Stephen Powers, COO, Wisdome.LA
Anna Marie Piersimoni, Instructor, Department of Cinema and Television Arts, California State University, Northridge, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
University Project Registration is good to attend all events on all Three days - see full Agenda - Click Here
Special Event at Digital Hollywood - Click Here
Tuesday, November 12th - Thursday, November 14th, 2019
The Skirball Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90049
The University Project
A Celebration of Education, Technology and Entertainment
Registration for the The University Project - for Students & Faculty Only
Registration for Everyone Else - Click Here
Special Event at Digital Hollywood Fall!
29th Annual
CSU Media Arts Festival
The Schedule, Magnin Auditorium, Skirball Center
Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Finalist Screening and Awards Ceremony
Names and Categories to be announced
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Ahmanson Tent, in front of Ahmanson Hall
Networking Reception, Open to all Attendees
6:00 - 7:30 PM – Magnin Auditorium, Open to all Attendees
A Conversation with the Winners
Note: Registrants to The University Project can attend any of the three days of Digital Hollywood sessions. Seating is open. The sessions listed on this page are strictly a guide - but not a limitation. Lunches are extra.
The Vision: The University Project at Digital Hollywood represents an ongoing commitment to supporting the research, development and investment in technology and entertainment and it’s intersection with Universities nationwide. Colleges and Universities represent the foundation, the starting line in the nation’s investment in technology and advancement in education. And through year-round programs at Digital Hollywood, we will bring the greatest and most creative minds from technology, entertainment and educational institutions together – both online and face-to-face at our conferences.
The Goal: Digital Hollywood Fall will Celebrate the best in Entertainment & Technology innovation through Film/TV Production, AR-VR-MR-Apps, Influencer/Branding Initiatives and other Specialities.
Tuesday, November 12th, The Skirball Center
The Strategic Sessions - Let's Get Started!
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
Track I: Haas Conference Center, Room 172-173, Live Webcast
The Power of Influencers: Accelerating Brand Value Across Platforms - From Internet TV - Mobile - Social Networks
Jade Sherman, Vice President, Digital Media, Abrams Artists Agency
Angela B. Turner, SVP, Affiliate & Consumer Marketing, Revolt Media
Isaac Rosales, Sr. Manager, Partnerships & Campaigns, Univision Creator Network
Kyle Britt, Director of Strategy, Tiny Horse
Sam Leigh, Media Strategist, inArtists (iA)
Spencer McClung, Principal, Advisory Firm Three
Ceslie Armstrong, CEO & executive producer, NYTEX Productions LLC, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
Track II: Herscher Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 303-304
AR to XR - The Explosive Impact of XR to Retail, Entertainment, Sports, and Marketing – Use Cases and More
Raffaella Camera, Global Head of Innovation & Market Strategy, Accenture Extended Reality
Olivier Koelemij, Managing Director, MediaMonks L.A.
Nigel Tierney, Head of Content, Verizon/RYOT
Silke Meixner, Partner, Digital business strategy, IBM Global business
Moderator - Bill Newell, CEO, North South Studios LLC
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM, Dr. Jackie: The Innovation Forum
Session I: Herscher Hall, Guerin B, Webcast Live
The “We Teachers Program”: Supporting Teachers – Empowering Students
Dr. Jacqueline Sanderlin, Education Consultant, CEO/Founder, Why Not Incubator
Sonja Delafosse, Senior Manager, Educator Programs, Microsoft
Sarah Zurbuchen, National Market Director, WE Schools
Moderator, Adam Parker Goldberg, Flipgrid Creative Strategic Engagement, Flipgrid, Microsoft
Additional Speakers to be announced
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
11:10 AM - 12 Noon, Dr. Jackie: The Innovation Forum
Session I: Herscher Hall, Guerin B, Webcast Live
Social Media and Social Change: Developing Ideas and Movements for a More Just World – Exploring the Possible!
Lina Renzina, Leader, Creators for Good, The Ad Council
Donna Lamar, Global Executive Creative Director, Twitter
Zoe Katz, Director of Entertainment Philanthropy, WCPG
Marc Berkman, Executive Director, Organization for Social Media Safety
Nancy Yoon, Founder of Asians in LA/CEO, Yooniq Media, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Track II: Ahmanson Hall
The Influencer Lifestyle - Defining Your Life - Your Voice - Your Future
Shaine Griffin, Associate Commercials Strategist, SAG-AFTRA
Bruna Nessif, Influencer and Author, “Let That Shit Go: A Journey to Forgiveness, Healing & Understanding Love” & founder, “The Problem With Dating"
Gregg Martin, Actor/Content Creator
Brendan Kane, Author, Best Selling Book, “One Million Followers”
YiZhou, Influencer, Actor, Director & Founder Global Intuition
David Bloom, Columnist/Contributor, TVRev / Tubefilter / Forbes, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
Noon – 1:00 PM
Session I: Film-TV-Production Track - Guerin A, in Herscher Hall, Webcast
The DealMaking Process: From Feature Film, TV & OTT to Branded Content, Internet and Indie Film Making
Darrell Miller, Chair, Entertainment Department, Fox Rothschild LLP
Brian Beckmann, CFO, Arclight Films
Jeanette B. Milio, Producer / Executive Producer, Alliance Cinema
Stephen P. Jarchow, Chairman, Here Media
Dominque Telson, SVP of Development and Production, Astute Films LLC
Justin Hochberg, CEO, Just Entertainment
Adrian Alperovich, Chief Operating Officer, MWM Studios , Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
12:15 - 1:00 PM, Dr. Jackie: The Innovation Forum
Session I: Herscher Hall, Guerin B, Webcast Live
Inspiration Workshop – Freedom to Write – Let’s Get Going - Educators Meet Hollywood Professionals
Stephen Galloway, Executive Editor, The Hollywood Reporter
Michelle Franke, Executive Director, PEN America Los Angeles
Rhona Cleary, Director of Program Development, WRiTE BRAiN
Michael Son, Editor-in-Chief, Tapas
Natacha Rousseau, Founder, Diplomatiq.io, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Track II: Haas Conference Center, Room 171
Esports – Fantasy Sports – Sports Gambling – VR/AR Games - Analytic Driven Real-Time Games
Christian Volk, Director eFootball & Gaming, Digital Transformation & Innovation Division, FIFA
Gayle Dickie, Founder & CEO, Gamer World News Entertainment
J.R. McCabe, Chief Digital Officer of Poker Central, PokerGO and ESP Gaming
Moderator, Steve Bradbury, President & Head Coach, Deep Sports
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM, Dr. Jackie: The Innovation Forum
Session I: Herscher Hall, Guerin B, Webcast Live
Women in Investment, Education, Technology & Entertainment: Investing in Women – Investing in the Future
Beth Kearns, Venture Partner, Touchdown Ventures
Sonja Delafosse, Senior Manager, Educator Programs, Microsoft
Barbara Bickham, CTO, Managing Director, Women’s Innovation Fund
Nam McGrail, Senior Vice President of Partnership Activation, LA Kings (NHL)
Valeria Velazquez-Duenas, Senior Manager, SEE-LA - Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles
Hanna Bolte, Chair, Entertainment & Sports section, PRSA and, CEO, Bolte Media, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
Session II: Herscher Hall, Guerin C
Music, Film, the Arts and Sports! Creativity and Wellness as the Foundation of Education
Frank Guttler, Program Director, Mobile Film Classroom
Sergio Cuculiza, Executive Director and co-founder of Beautify Earth; Founder of Beautify Education
Johnathan Franklin, Manager of Community Affairs and Engagement, Los Angeles Rams
Nadine Levitt, CEO and founder, WURRLYedu
Shannon McLemore, Actor, Writer, Producer, and Educator
Victoria Lanier, Executive Director, Education Through Music-Los Angeles, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Track I: Herscher Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 303-304
The Power of YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook: Unlocking the Power of Brands, Programming, and Monetization
Maureen Polo, Chief Brand Officer, Fullscreen
Christopher Rudy, Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder, Cut.com
Chad Nelson, Chief Creative Director, Topgolf
Tina Walsh, VP, Content Strategy, Tongal
Glenn Ginsburg, SVP of Global Partnerships, QYOU Media
Jonathan Skogmo, CEO, Jukin Media
Greg Kampanis, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Digital, Omnia Media, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, Film-TV-Production Track - Herscher, Guerin A, Webcast
The Hollywood Masterclass: TV, Film and Video - Packaging - Producing - Bundling - Distributing in a Cross-Platform World
Lidia Porto, co-star, GET SHORTY
Adam Kolbrenner, Manager, Producer and Founder, Lit Entertainment Group (“Prisoners”, “Deadfall”, “Atlantic Wall”, “Free Guy”, “The Christmas Chronicles”, “Ghost Draft”
Don Handfield, CEO/President, Motor, Producer, “The Founder” & “Kill The Messenger”
Tim Zajaros, Producer and Co-Founder, Armory Films, Producer, "The Peanut Butter Falcon" & "Arctic"
Moderator, Catherine Clinch, TV Writer, TV veteran, Hunter, Jake & The Fat Man, Knight Rider, Love Boat, Hart to Hart
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM, Dr. Jackie: The Innovation Forum
Session I: Herscher Hall, Guerin B, Webcast Live
Innovation, Partnerships & Investment in Education - STEM/STEAM Programs on the Leading Edge
Todd Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce
Tim Greenleaf, President & Chairman of the Board, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Chris Baccus, M.Ed, Co- Founder Limitless Stem Initiative
Warren Holden, Chief Executive Officer, Clesports Academy
Derek Steele, Asst. Director of Operations & Finance, Social Justice Learning Institute
Bryce Fluellen, Community Impact Director/Chef, American Heart Association, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Track I: Herscher Hall, Guerin C, Webcast Live
Women on the Creative Edge: From Film & TV to Innovative Lifestyle & Technology: Experiences in a Changing Landscape
Terry Hurlbutt, Vice President and Executive Editor, ABC News Digital
Dr. Fiorella Terenzi, Astrophysicist, Author, Musician and FIU CASE Board Member
Shelley Andagan, Director, Game Studio Relations & Executive Producer, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Tanna Frederick, Producer, Director, Actress, and Activist, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
Track I: Herscher Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 303-304
The Content Development & Financing Workshop - Film – TV – Indie Production – Internet Programming
Jim Milio, Producer/Executive Producer of Motion Pictures and Television Programming
Melanie Capacia Johnson, co-founder & Managing Partner, Tiny Horse
Elizabeth Blake-Thomas, Director/Writer
Doug Shinsato, CEO, Heyou Media
Tobias Queisser, co-founder & CEO, Cinelytic
Karen M. Robson, Partner, Pryor Cashman, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM, Dr. Jackie: The Innovation Forum, Guerin B
Movies, TV, Technology & Music that Matter: Meet the Educators – A Creativity Exchange
Moderator, Armine Kourouyan, MPH Senior Project Manager, Hollywood, Health & Society, USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center
Shish Aikat, co-founder and Head of Global Learning, John Hughes Institute & Head of Global Learning, Tau Films
Eva Bitar, Motion Picture and Television Manager, City of Los Angeles
Akira Nakano, Founder and President, Los Angeles Inception Orchestra
Scilla Andreen, CEO & Co-Founder IndieFlix Group Inc.
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Track I: Haas Conference Center, Room 172 & 173, Live Webcast
Brand Partnerships in Sports - Content - Celebrity - Strategies with Media/Entertainment/Technology Partners
Beckley Mason, Executive Director Brand Partnerships, Bleacher Report
Autumn Nazarian, Senior Vice President Content+ // Sponsorship & Partnerships, Mindshare
Nam McGrail, Senior Vice President of Partnership Activation, LA Kings (NHL)
Sharad Devarajan, co-creator, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Striker Force 7 - Animated Series
Armando Yee Jr., Producer/Director, FOX Sports
Moderator, Mark Kapczynski, President, Storymill
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
Track II: Finance - Film-TV-Production Track, Herscher, Guerin A, Webcast
The TV/Film/Video - Platforms and Partnerships - Developing Hollywood Content as Brand and Distribution Package
Colby Smith, Senior Vice President and General Manager, ABC News Digital and Live Streaming, Disney DTCI
Stuart McLean, founder and president, Content & Co.
Larry Namer, President/CEO, Metan Global Entertainment Group
Daniel Cohan, Agent, ICM Partners
Peter T. Cohen, SVP Programming Strategy & Content Development, Anthem Sports & Entertainment
Moderator - Kimberly King-Burns, Partner, convergenz/solutions
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Session I: Herscher Hall, Room 303-304
Wellness, Nutrition and Mindfullness: A Transformative Lifestyle: From the Palate to a State of Wellbeing
Dr. Coco Cabrel, MD, Reiki Master, Founder, L!festorm Calms
Sophia Cavalli, President, Intuitive Mind Strategies
Iyan M. Bruce, Owner / Sound Therapist, Inner Harmonic – Neuroacoustic Medicine
Anne Stockwell, MFA. Author, Coach, Cancer Veteran and Founder, Well Again
Ceslie Armstrong, CEO & executive producer, NYTEX Productions LLC, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM, Dr. Jackie: The Innovation Forum
Session I: Herscher Hall, Guerin B, Webcast Live
The Why Not Challenge: A National Literacy Innovation Program – Failure is Not an Option!
Arcena Upson, MPB Clerk/Sail, Lean Captain, Walgreen Co., Member of Walgreens Boots Alliance
Dee Dee Small-Hayes, Executive Board Member, and Scholastic Director, Snoop Youth Football League (Snoop Dogg)
Brian Chernow, Vice President, West Region, Scholastic Education
Duran Bowie, founder, im a movement not a monument
Dr. Jacqueline Sanderlin, Education Consultant, CEO/Founder, Why Not Incubator, Moderator
Speaker Bios and Session Information - Click Here
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM Open to all attendees
End-of-Day Reception – Tent Area
Outdoor Area In Front of Ahmanson Hall
