November 2023​​

11/1  Netflix and GEI Unscripted Casting Career Day: "GEI and Netflix will be hosting an in-person career exploration event to introduce attendees to the exciting world of Unscripted Casting. The event will include an overview of both unscripted and scripted casting and a deep dive into how casting for unscripted and reality TV shows works, as well as a networking session and a tour of the Netflix building. This event will take place on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 3:00 - 7:00 PM PT. The deadline to RSVP is Thursday, October 26, at 5:00 PM PT. If capacity is reached before the deadline, we may have to close the RSVP form early.​"

11/14  SMPTE/SFSU Student and Professional Event - Career Chat with a Director: "San Francisco State University welcomes media students and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) to a special event being hosted by SMPTE, BECA—the Department of Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts—and the CSU Entertainment Alliance, the hub for students interested in entertainment technology careers.

​​AJ Bleyer joins us to share his most valuable takeaways as a film director, executive producer, and entrepreneur. At age 32 with no formal training in either business or filmmaking, AJ has built a multi-million dollar production company from his apartment bedroom. His company, Advent Films, specializes in big productions with helicopters, pyrotechnics, and high-speed vehicle stunts… but the journey has been filled with countless lessons along the way. This year marks Advent’s 10th anniversary."

11/15  NExT Webinar - "Careers in Sound" ft. Alan deGraaf: "Join us for our upcoming NExT Webinar: “Careers in Sound” featuring Company 3 Senior Re-Recording Mixer, Alan deGraaf! With 25 years as one of Toronto’s most sought-after re-recording mixers on major feature film and TV projects, Alan deGraaf has brought his expertise to projects including Guillermo del Toro’s series "The Strain" for the FX Network, the international hit "American Gods" for Amazon Studios, and "Fubar" for Netflix. Get to know Alan as he talks about how he got his start in the industry, reflects on his career journey and lessons learned, and shares advice for aspiring postproduction talent."​

11/16  Panel - From College to Career: "Meet fully-employed digital marketing alumni of both CSU and COOP who majored in Business. Our panelists will share their journeys through college, COOP, and where they are now in their careers.​"​​

11/30  ​The Rube Goldberg/Unreal Engine  10-Pin Challenge: "The Rube Goldberg Institute, in partnership with Unreal Engine, announces the Rube Goldberg/Unreal Engine 10-pin challenge - a new interactive 3D competition that challenges student’s creative abilities and teaches them valuable team-building skills.

A Rube Goldberg machine is a chain reaction type of contraption designed to perform a simple task in an indirect and overly complicated way. The competition is simple: Knock over 10 bowling pins. Each submission must include: 12 transfers of motion; use each of the 6 (six) simple machines at least once; and finally, knock over the bowling pins. Teams should have at least 4 team members and a mentor.

To help students begin their journey we’ve created The build a virtual Rube Goldberg Machine in Unreal Engine Learning Kit complete with lesson plans, project files, and a student guide. As well as the learning kit we will be hosting a series of live sessions to guide competition participants and mentors through each of the learning activities in support of their quest to create a simple Rube Goldberg machine. Click here to join the livestreams! All live streams will start at 6 PM EST. The competition will launch on September 13, 2023, and run through November 30, 2023.​​​"​​

December 2024​

12/1  Academy Gold Rising Internship Enhancement Program - Information and Application Prep Session: "An inside look into Academy Gold programs focused on paid internship and early career film industry opportunities, and how to apply as a university student or alumnus. This presentation is supplemented with an exclusive application preparation session designed to prepare you with the essential tools and knowledge needed to stand out in the competitive world of film & entertainment.​​"​​

12/3  End Of Year Entertainment Networking Bash: "Wrap up the year on a high note! Come to Harlowe and network with other Young Entertainment Professionals. Spend your Sunday afternoon connecting with early-career entertainment professionals in LA and across the country in NYC at our first bi-coastal event.​​"​​

New York event here!

12/5  Fellowship Virtual Info Session Q&A: "Join our virtual info session to learn about our Entertainment Law and Policy fellowships. Hear about the yearlong program firsthand from the Motion Picture Association and Paramount executives along with current fellows.​"​​

January 2024

​1/5  MPA-EICOP Entertainment Law and Policy Fellowship: "The Entertainment Law & Policy Fellowship is the first entertainment-focused law and policy program of its kind. Two dynamic students who have demonstrated an interest in entertainment law or entertainment policy, along with a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the entertainment industry, will be selected as Fellows during each annual period.

The year-long program is an immersive and bi-coastal educational experience in Los Angeles and Washington, DC that hones the skills needed to prepare for future roles in the law and policy fields.​ Apply now! Applications close on January 5th, 2024.​​"​​