The Future of The Industry
2019 LAULYP Entertainment Summit

Conversations for the Culture

Hack on Diversity in Entertainment

9:00 - 9:30am

A conversation between Entertainment professionals on the importance of including people of color on creative teams. Attendees will walk away insights on how to use transferable skills to gain employment, develop projects, and how Talent Managers, Lawyers, Publicists, and Agents work together to create magic!

Tana Sessions

Moderator

Sloan Whiteside

Entertainment Attorney

Paige Simpson

Manager of Scripted TV

Trell Thomas

Founder
Black Excellence Brunch

Bridging the Gap: Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Presents the Business of Entertainment

10:00am - 11:00am

Positioned at the nexus of talent, content, brands, technology, sports, and live events, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) creates limitless opportunities for the storytellers, trendsetters, icons, and thought leaders who shape popular culture. Since our founding in 1975, across film, TV, music, sports, digital media, marketing, and beyond, CAA represents thousands of the world’s leading actors, directors, writers, producers, musical artists, comedians, authors, athletes, coaches, broadcasters, teams, leagues, chefs, designers, consumer brands, and more. Fostering an environment inclusive of more diverse voices, from diverse backgrounds, makes our company stronger, and provides a richer and better experience for our employees, our clients, and audiences worldwide.

Kristena Hatcher

Side Hustle to CEO: Power and Profit

11:00am - 12:00pm

A panel of multi-hyphenates will share lessons on their journey in Entertainment. Creative Entrepreneurs will learn how to leverage the relationships and resources of their full- time job to fulfill the needs of a startup business, how to balance multiple projects, asking for what you’re worth, and finding your “Why” in the Industry.

Jasmine Adams

Moderator

Angeline Buenaventur

Mayor's Office
of Economic Development

Jameela Jackson

Director
Startup Grind

Jennifer McMillian

CEO
Jennifer McMillian Marketing

Film Screening and Conversation: Colors of Sankofa

1:30-2:30pm

A few weeks before a trip to Ghana, budding CEO, Elyse Bempong finds herself forced to replace her second in command. After swimming through what seems like a never ending pile of applicant resumés, a familiar name appears in the pile. However, this feeling was far from warm and fuzzy. An undesired opening in her empire leads Elyse to a place she never thought she would have to go back to. A despised past she worked diligently to disappear returns in the most unlikely of ways.

This short drama was created to highlight the harsh realities of colorism in a world obsessed with lighter skin, as well as, dive into the long term effects of bullying.

Adrienne Reed

Founder, Hamba LLC

Jalen Blot

Filmmaker

Physical and Mental Health in Entertainment

2:15pm - 2:45pm

Attendees will learn how to identify and find solutions to unhealthy practices around the high stakes of the Entertainment Industry. Future Executives, Artists, Influencers, and Entrepreneurs will learn how to protect their mental health in the age of social media and cope with the realities of the world.

Justin Key

Moderator

Justin M. Williams

Activist, Meditation Teacher, Top 20 Musician

Wendy T. Talley

LCSW

Jasmynne-Shaye Robbins

Artist | Author | Activist

Black Women at Disney: Storytelling Meets Innovation

2:45pm - 3:15pm

Disney is an inspiring family of companies using storytelling, technology, and inclusion to embrace new audiences and to foster new genuine connections with diverse communities. Join us for an entertaining panel featuring Black female leaders as they discuss their amazing career paths and how they use tech and innovation within their roles across the Disney universe.

Kasha Stewart

Director, Product Development, Movies Anywhere

Adia Matthews

Director, Program Brand and Strategy for Disney Movie Insiders

Nicole Roberts

Coordinator, Marketing, Disney+

UTA Presents: Agency Life as a Young Professional

3:15pm - 4:15pm

United Talent Agency (UTA) is one of the world’s leading talent and entertainment companies and represents pioneering artists, storytellers, entertainers, and brands. At the heart of UTA is a culture of entrepreneurship and an unwavering passion for media and entertainment; for business and the arts. This panel will give you an insider look on how our company’s young professionals embody these values. Each person has a unique story on how they got into the industry and why they chose the Agency experience. Our UTA colleagues will leave you with a better understanding of what it takes to thrive and grow as a leader in entertainment.

Taryana Gilbeau

Moderator - Coordinator, Inclusion

Clif LeGrand

Assistant, Talent

Eni Akintade

Coordinator, Motion Picture Literary

Lorenzo Chavez

Production

Jev Valles

Assistant, Motion Picture Literary

Walt Disney Company Presents: A Conversation with Marlon West

5:30pm - 5:45pm

For almost 30 years, Marlon West’s vision and creative works have leapt onto the big screen of feature animation. From Lion King, Princess and the Frog, and the upcoming Frozen 2 featuring Sterling K. Brown, West has ascended Disney Animation’s leadership ranks to become one of the most influential Black animation executives in Hollywood. Join us for an exciting fireside chat to learn more about West’s story and his inspiring journey.

Marlon West

Head of Effects Animation, “Frozen 2”