Entertainment & Arts Alumni Network

 

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Mission

The Entertainment and Arts Alumni Network fosters and supports a dynamic community of alumni in performing, visual, film, television, and media arts. The purpose of the network is to build bonds of camaraderie among alumni and to champion lifelong involvement with Cal State LA. Through its events and activities, it serves as a resource for graduates to maintain mutually beneficial relationships, advance career goals, and support our shared passion for our respective crafts.
 

Network Leadership

Tery Lopez, class of 2003, Chair of the Entertainment & Arts Alumni Network Tery Lopez ('03), Chair
Director of Inclusion and Equity, Writers Guild of America, West

Tery Lopez is an inclusion strategist, thought leader, change agent and film and television producer.  As head of the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) Inclusion and Equity Department, Tery works with producers, studio and network executives, and writers to advance diverse representation. Under Tery’s leadership, her department works closely with the WGW Board appointed Inclusion and Equity Group (IEG), co-chaired by showrunners, Glen Mazzara and Shonda Rhimes. Click here to read more about Tery.

 

Upcoming Events

We are working to add more exciting activities to the calendar. To receive event updates and exclusive invitations, please be sure to join the Network using the form below!

 

Past Events

Navigating the Entertainment Industry
Featuring
The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP)

Navigating the Entertainment Industry featuring the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP). Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 12 noon via Zoom

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Latinx visibility through responsible and inclusive media
Featuring
The National Hispanic Media Coalition
(NHMC)

Latinx visibility through responsible and inclusive media. Thursday, June 8, 5:30 p.m. PDT via Zoom

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A conversation around gender in media
Featuring
The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media

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Careers to Entertain presents:
Daniel Knauf
Screenwriter, Producer, & Showrunner

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Careers to Entertain presents:
Carmen Cuba, Casting Director & Kristiina Hackel, Chair of  the TVFM Department

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Careers to Entertain presents:
Janet Lopez, Music Supervisor & Fanshen Cox, Playwright, Actor, and Educator

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Hosted by the Entertainment & Arts Alumni Network:
The art of making connections and keeping them
Presented by
Ligiah Villalobos, Writer and Executive Producer

Cal State LA Alumni Association Conference 2021 - People, Purpose, and Passion

Owning Your Professional Narrative (2020)

Owning Your Professional Narrative - Virtual Portfolio Development Webinar - November 12, 2020

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2019 TVFM Awards

2019 TVFM Awards

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2018 John Lion New Plays Festival

2018 John Lion New Plays Festival Flyer

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Connect with Us

Should you want to get further involved with the network — whether it be interest in a leadership role or ideas for a future event — please contact us at eaalumni@ad.calstatela.edu or (323) 343-2586.

 

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