UMEC Spring 2009 Entertainment Panel

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Join UMEC Los Angeles and a panel of industry elite for the 2009 UMEC Los Angeles Spring Entertainment Panel.

Do not miss this unique opportunity to have a conversation with some of the most influential leaders in the entertainment industry.

The UMEC panel discussion will delve into hot topics relating to the entertainment field, and allow attendees to engage in a dialogue with leaders from New Line Cinema, NBC, Spyglass Entertainment and other top production companies, who have brought you hit shows such as The Office, Law & Order, and Heroes, and movies such as Lord of the Rings, Shanghai Noon, American Pie and Ocean’s Thirteen.

What’s In it For You?

Globalization and the Economy
What the state of the entertainment industry, and how will globalization and the changing economy dictate Hollywood’s future?

Shifting Windows
Distribution and revenue models are changing. What does this mean for the seasoned entertainment veteran and up-and-coming independent alike?

Emerging Technology
What role will emerging technology and social media play in shaping the future of the entertainment industry?

And get your questions answered by the experts’
The panel discussion will be followed by a short Q&A session.

The Panel:

	BOB SHAYE Co-founder Unique Features, New Line Cinema Co-Head of Unique Features Producer credits include “Lord of the Rings,” “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” and “Hairspray”		DAVID PAYMER Academy Award-Nominated Actor Nominated for Best Supporting Actor, “Mr. Saturday Night,” 1992 Appearances in over 90 films and numerous TV shows
	JON GLICKMAN President of Spyglass Entertainment Producer credits include “27 Dresses” and “Four Christmases” and the international hit trilogy, “Rush Hour”		SCOTT AVERSANO Principal Aversano Films Former President of MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. Producer credits include: “Failure to Launch,” “Team America,” and “The Manchurian Candidate.”
	RICHARD N. OLSHANSKY EVP NBC Universal Television Business Affairs Oversees the negotiation of development deals for all NBC TV for shows such as “Heroes,” “Law & Order SVU,” “The Office,” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”		ADAM HERZ Screen Writer, American Pie Screenwriter and owner of the extremely popular “American Pie” franchise Founder of production company Terra Firma Films

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Event Details:

Wednesday, April 15^th, 2009Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067

6:45-7:30-p.m.
Cocktail Reception with light refreshments

7:30-9:00 p.m. Panel

9:00-9:30 p.m. Q&A

$10 UMEC Members**
$25 General Public

** To qualify for UMEC Member discount, individuals must submit dues prior to ticket purchase.
Alumni wishing to join or renew their membership may do so here.

Please email inquires to info@umec.la.