WEDNESDAY
AUGUST 14, 2013
DAY 1: "MEET THE POWER BROKERS"
On Wednesday, August 14th from 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM, the Los Angeles Urban League will launch the start of our inaugural Entertainment Summit at a Mix & Mingle with fellow Summit ticket holders and 'power brokers' at Pips on La Brea in Los Angeles.
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Time: 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Place: PIPS, 1356 S. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90019
$20 entrance fee
Weekend pass available on site for purchase.
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Time: 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Place: PIPS, 1356 S. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90019
$20 entrance fee
Weekend pass available on site for purchase.
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- Deborah Calla (PGA)
- Dana Sims (ICM Partners Talent Agent)
- Justin Castillo (CAA Sports Agent)
- Vic Bulluck (AMPAS/Oscars)
- Barry Benson (Stratus Digital)
- Amber Rasberry (34th Street Films)
- Thornell Jones (Fortress Marketing)
- Candace Rodney (Sony Pictures Television)
- Jeff Byrd (Director)
- Dr. John Hamilton (ProfessU)
- Dr. John Spruill (ProfessU)
THURSDAY
AUGUST 15, 2013
DAY 2: "ART OF THE PITCH"
On Thursday, August 15, 2013 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Writers Guild of America West, the Los Angeles Urban League Young Professionals will host a special general body meeting facilitated by our Professional Development Committee to engage entertainment professionals and promote dialogue with Development Executives. The event theme will be “Your Ten-Minute Pitch” whereby attendees will learn the art of how to develop a creative and effective pitch.
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Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Place: Writer's Guild of America West, 7000 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
* ONLY weekend pass holders will be able to participate.
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Executives Include:
Austyn Biggers (BET)
Rose Catherine Pinkney (TV Land)
Kim Myers (WGA)
Kelly Edwards (HBO)
Ashley Planks (Forefront TV)
Jae Kim (Russell Simmons All Def Digital)
FRIDAY
AUGUST 16, 2013
DAY 3: LA SPARKS BASKETBALL GAME & SOCIAL
Guests will enjoy a cupcake social, special group welcome, halftime high five line experience as well as a commemorative Entertainment Summit 2013 T-shirt prior to watching Los Angeles' very own LA Sparks take on the 2012 WNBA Champions, the Indiana Fever.
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Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Game starts at 8:00)
Place: Staples Center, 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Weekend pass holders included.
Single tickets: $40
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Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Game starts at 8:00)
Place: Staples Center, 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Weekend pass holders included.
Single tickets: $40
SATURDAY
AUGUST 17, 2013
DAY 4: "STATE OF BLACK HOLLYWOOD"
Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 2:00 - 6:00, will be an afternoon of panel workshops with industry professionals from film, television, stage, sports, and music. The event will be held at USC's Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL).
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Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Place: USC Campus, Salvatori Center Room 101 off of W. 37th Pl. (Park in Lot PSA off of Vermont)
Weekend pass holders included.
Single tickets: $10, Parking $8
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2:15 - 2:45: "Leveraging UP" - Join Stacey and Ted Milner as they share a glimpse into what it takes to break into the coveted workplace circles in Hollywood. Come with most current resume in hand for an opportunity to submit for potential employment opportunities.
2:55 - 3:50: "State of Black Hollywood" Part 1 - Nurturing Our Legacy
4:00 - 5:30: "State of Black Hollywood" Part 2 - Generation Rising
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Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Place: USC Campus, Salvatori Center Room 101 off of W. 37th Pl. (Park in Lot PSA off of Vermont)
Weekend pass holders included.
Single tickets: $10, Parking $8
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2:15 - 2:45: "Leveraging UP" - Join Stacey and Ted Milner as they share a glimpse into what it takes to break into the coveted workplace circles in Hollywood. Come with most current resume in hand for an opportunity to submit for potential employment opportunities.
2:55 - 3:50: "State of Black Hollywood" Part 1 - Nurturing Our Legacy
4:00 - 5:30: "State of Black Hollywood" Part 2 - Generation Rising
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THE POWER BROKER SCREENING
On Saturday evening we will screen the documentary, “The Power Broker” at the Grammy Museum in Downtown Los Angeles which follows Whitney Young’s journey from segregated Kentucky to the national campaign for equal rights. During the turbulent 60s, he was a diplomat between those in power and those striving for change. http;//powerbrokerfilm.com.
There will be a networking pre-screening reception at an LA Live Restaurant TBD and a Q&A hosted section after the film .
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Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Click Picture to RSVP Place: The Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90015
Weekend Pass Holders included with preferred seating.
Non-Weekend pass holders must RSVP for entrance.
There will be a networking pre-screening reception at an LA Live Restaurant TBD and a Q&A hosted section after the film .
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Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Click Picture to RSVP Place: The Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90015
Weekend Pass Holders included with preferred seating.
Non-Weekend pass holders must RSVP for entrance.
SUNDAY
AUGUST 18
DAY 5: "WHO'S GOT NEXT"
On Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM we will host a “Who’s Got Next? Awards” closing ceremony at The Lexington Social House in the heart of Hollywood. Come party with a purpose while we honor young entertainment professionals with a special community outreach purpose to assist and promote continuing education as we host a back to school event. Please be sure to bring backpacks, binders, pens, pencils, and other school supplies to support children in need in Los Angeles and surrounding counties.
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Place: Lexington Social House, 1718 Vine St, Hollywood, CA 90027
Weekend Pass Holders and special guests will be invited.
RSVP ONLY for general admission by clicking the flyer. ___________________________________________________________________________________
Honorees include:
Click Flyer to RSVP. Film: Niija Kuykendall, VP Film Development, (WB)
Sports: Justin Stallings (Plan B Sports Docu-series)
TV: Redaric Williams (Young & the Restless)
TV: Angell Conwell (Young & the Restless)
Music: V. Bozeman (That Girl V)
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Place: Lexington Social House, 1718 Vine St, Hollywood, CA 90027
Weekend Pass Holders and special guests will be invited.
RSVP ONLY for general admission by clicking the flyer. ___________________________________________________________________________________
Honorees include:
Click Flyer to RSVP. Film: Niija Kuykendall, VP Film Development, (WB)
Sports: Justin Stallings (Plan B Sports Docu-series)
TV: Redaric Williams (Young & the Restless)
TV: Angell Conwell (Young & the Restless)
Music: V. Bozeman (That Girl V)