Mayer Theater, Communication Arts Building 100 View map Free Event
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Participating in fellowships and labs is a great way to get your work out into the world, learn from seasoned pros, and make important industry connections (and eases the transition from film school to the real world). Hear from decision-makers behind some of the top programs to learn what they have to offer, and get some tips on how to craft a successful application. Free admission. RSVP required.

Panelists (more TBA)

Dea Vazquez, Project Involve Manager | Film Independent

Dea Vazquez joined Film Independent in 2014 and oversaw the application process and coordinated day-to-day operations for the Artist Development labs and programs. Currently, she serves as Project Involve Manager, the signature mentoring program that fosters the future generations of visual storytellers with the goal of a more inclusive industry. Before joining Film Independent, Dea was the Coordinator at The Murtha Skouras Agency, a top Below-the-Line talent agency representing award-winning cinematographers, production designers, editors, costume designers, and producers, where she tracked all feature projects in development and pre-production in both the independent and studio spaces, and prior to that, the in-house Production Coordinator at Colibri Films, a commercial production company for the Hispanic Market. She holds a BA in English Literature from Boston University.

Melissa Verdugo, Manager of Programs | Women In Film

Melissa Verdugo is a versatile producer in TV, film, and live events.. She got her start in Theater Production and Arts Education before moving to the live comedy space as the Director of Corporate Booking for LEG Live. She soon combined her backgrounds to become a Talent Manager for Levity Entertainment, building a strong roster of Stand Up Comedians and Comedic/Broadway Actors over the course of 6 years before moving on to Producing full time. Her credits include producing over 20 Stand Up Specials for Comedy Central, HBO, Netflix and Showtime, numerous pilots for Travel Channel and Food Network, National Campaigns for Taco Bell, Dr. Pepper, and Angel Soft with Deutsch LA, and the inaugural year of the Cabo Comedy Festival. Melissa is currently the Manager of Programs at Women In Film Los Angeles and strives to tell scripted and non-scripted stories that positively impact our world.

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Please note that all SFTV in Conversation events are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. Guests on the RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.

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