Events

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February 2026

CSUEA x Plenty of Pie: Info Session
Wednesday, Feb 4 @ 12 pm - Virtual

The virtual event provided students with an inside look at the Plenty of Pie Talent Incubator application process. Attendees learned about Plenty of Pie’s mission, gained insights from past participants, and explored what makes a project “pitch-ready.” Founded by a 3X Emmy® Award-winning producer, Plenty of Pie Talent Incubator equips emerging creators with practical tools and unprecedented access to help finance, produce, and distribute their projects.

How to Get Hired in Entertainment: Inside MACRO’s Internship Pathways
Wednesday, Feb 18 @ 12 pm - Virtual

The virtual event offered students an inside look at MACRO’s internship pathways, featuring Joey Flores, Film Coordinator at MACRO. Attendees learned about career opportunities within the company and gained insights into navigating the entertainment industry. MACRO is an award-winning media company dedicated to elevating underrepresented voices across film, television, and digital media, creating space for new perspectives and transformative storytelling.

Write the Room: Black Writers in Hollywood Panel
Thursday, Feb 26 @ 7 pm - CSUN Armer Theater, 18111Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330

This panel brought together Black writers in the entertainment industry, featuring Jackie Penn (TV Writer), Barret Helms (Executive Story Editor, Sweet Magnolias), Elise Brown (TV Writer/Producer), and Ashley Jones (Creative Executive). Moderated by Talicia Raggs, the discussion explored their experiences, insights, and perspectives on navigating careers in Hollywood. Students gained valuable advice on writing, storytelling, career development, and breaking into the indust

April 2026

Celebrating Women Changing Sports
Thursday, Apr 16 @ 7 pm - CSUN Armer Theater, 18111Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330

April 16, 2026

In honor of Women’s History Month, this virtual panel highlighted women shaping the sports industry, featuring Kennedy Ellis (Senior Impact Manager, Athletes Unlimited), Ciara Andrews (Marketing Manager, Athletes Unlimited), Yamily Escalante (Producer, Events, News and Original Shows, Fox Deportes), and Samanaz Kapadia (Executive Director, Programming, Fox Sports). Moderated by Elisa Hernandez, the discussion explored how women break into the field, navigate their careers, and build long-term success across media, operations, marketing, management, and beyond. Students gained valuable insights into the tools, skills, and strategies needed to enter and thrive in the sports industry.

Backstage Info Session

April 30, 2026

This virtual workshop provided students with an introduction to Backstage, one of the entertainment industry’s leading casting platforms. Featuring Gerardo Maravilla (Casting Specialist, Backstage), the session offered insider tips on creating compelling casting notices, attracting the right talent, and navigating the casting process effectively. Students gained practical insights into how to post casting calls, connect with actors, and use industry tools to bring their creative projects to life.

Ongoing:

Adobe Education Exchange - Professional Learning Calendar of Events

AVG Pre-Apprenticeship Speaker Series - 2nd and Last Tuesday of Every Month

House of Blues Music Forward Foundation/Live Nation Music Industry Webinars - Ongoing events calendar

Music Forward Foundation: Open Mic Fridays - Join the Music Forward Foundation on select dates from now until December for their Open Mic Friday events!

"Music Forward Open Mic Fridays are national performance showcases on a virtual stage designed to help upcoming artists (ages 13-24) like YOU showcase your talent, get exposure, and hone your craft. Open Mic serves as the entry point to becoming a MUSIC FORWARD ARTIST which includes benefits like coveted performance opportunities, mentorship, and career-building activations. As a Music Forward Artist, we will work with you to expand your reach and fan base. We will also connect you with industry professionals to help you gain access to tools and resources that will jump-start your music career."

Music Forward Foundation: Industry Sessions - Join the Music Forward Foundation on select dates during October for their Industry Session events!

"Career Development Series - This series is a unique program designed to help you jumpstart your music career. Professionals in the music & live entertainment industry provide guidance and support, helping you craft a clear vision of what it takes to succeed. From resume building, perfecting your professional pitch, and networking like a pro, this series shows you how to take the next steps on your journey toward a dynamic and fulfilling music career!"

Sundance Collab's Writer's Cafe: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9-10:30 AM PT from June 1- 29 2020 - Writers from around the globe continue to converge on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in our Writers' Café for an hour of dedicated writing followed by an optional half-hour meetup.

Sundance Collab's Free Master Classes - Spend three hours with the best in the industry learning about all things filmmaking, exclusively on Sundance Collab.

Sundance Collab/ Film / Screenwriting Events - Connect to Sundance Co//ab resources, events, and creators both online and in the real world

the Virtual Effects Society on September 26th, October 10th, October 24th, and November 14th for all your VFX needs! "Internationally acclaimed VES artists and professionals will speak about their work and different career pathways in visual effects. The series will be streamed live on the second and final Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to interact with the speakers through a facilitated Q&A session. Teachers who register will receive information about each speaker and material to share with their classes prior to the events. Sign up to receive the webinar and related lessons for each speaker."

Winston Baker: Webinars on entertainment-related topics! Since the start of the shelter-in-place, Winston Baker has been putting together some fantastic virtual events. You can find out about upcoming ones, or go back and watch previous ones (like an interview with SFSU Alum Danny Glover) at the link above. Many of their events are free, but if you want to attend one that costs, please e-mail Andrea Aniceto-Chavez at [email protected] for a discount code!

Writers Guild Foundation From panels to workshops, the WG Foundation is giving you access to the top film and TV writers in the industry in these free virtual events.

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