SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
August 4, 2023
7:30 pm: Sign o’ The Times (Prince Screening)
Join us for a complimentary screening of Sign o’ The Times at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Reinventing the concert film itself, Prince brings together choreographed theatrical numbers, high ’80s silhouettes, and a neon-drenched stage blazing with funk, soul, and rock.
MONDAY
August 7, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Networking Reception
Join us for a networking reception in Los Angeles, California.
TUESDAY
August 8, 2023
10:00 am - 11:30 am: Building a Sustainable Career in the Entertainment Industry
Join us for a virtual panel conversation featuring leading Black agents and executives as they share best practices for navigating your career in the entertainment industry. Speakers will discuss best practices on how to set and achieve your career goals and discuss how best to collaborate with representation.
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Diverse Representation Week Lunch Series
Join us for an intimate lunch with Joe Aiken, Executive at Creative Artists Agency. Joe serves as an Executive at CAA Search, Creative Artists Agency’s global executive recruitment and human capital advisory arm, a leading entertainment and sports agency.
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Coffee with an Entertainment Attorney
Law students who are interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry will have the opportunity to sit down with a practicing entertainment attorney in 20-minute increments.
WEDNESDAY
August 9, 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am: Talent Representation for Social Media Influencers
Join us for a fireside chat with Donnelle Branche, Talent Manager at Digital Brand Architects (DBA), as she discusses the nuances of talent representation for social media influencers. She will share insight into the role talent managers play in an influencer and content creator's career. She will also discuss current trends and opportunities in the digital landscape.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Where are the Women and Agents of Color? A Discussion on Elevating Diverse Representation
Wasserman agents discuss the inclusion gaps in athlete representation, the growth areas of opportunities for women and people of color to not only represent athletes but build their own rosters of talent and agencies. Founded in 2002, Wasserman represents the world’s most iconic sports figures, musical artists, brands and properties.
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Comedy Showcase
Diverse Representation presents its inaugural Comedy Showcase featuring up-and-coming Black comedians at the Hollywood Improv. Click here for general admission tickets. For any agents, managers or executives interested in attending, please email: lacey@diverserepresentation.com.
THURSDAY
August 10, 2023
11:30 am - 2:00 pm: LAUNCH Talks @ Lunch: Exploring Creative Careers at NBCU
Join NBCU LAUNCH and Diverse Representation for a luncheon bringing together NBCU execs and creative professionals to highlight opportunities in scripted, unscripted, marketing, and more.
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm: How to Leverage LinkedIn to Grow Your Personal Brand
Join us for a virtual conversation with Trish Lindo (Creator Manager, LinkedIn) as she discusses how to best leverage your thought leadership to grow your personal brand on LinkedIn.
FRIDAY
August 11, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Diverse Representation Week Lunch Series
Join us for an intimate lunch with Justin Riley, Senior Vice President of Operations at Hillman Grad. Hillman Grad is a full-service media and production company curated by Emmy award-winning creator Lena Waithe.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Coffee with an Entertainment Attorney
Law students who are interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry will have the opportunity to sit down with a practicing entertainment attorney in 20-minute increments.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Speed Networking Reception
Join us for a speed networking reception and an opportunity to meet fellow Black creatives and professionals in the entertainment industry. Light refreshments will be provided.