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Honor Society of Entertainment Arts Presents: Funding the Vision with Guest Speaker Diana Dalke

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Diana Dalke - Producer | Grant Strategist | Creative Advocate

How to leverage and receive grants to fund your film projects

About the Speaker
• Co-owner of Nova Vento Entertainment
• Experienced Producer, AD, and Location Scout
• Pursuing Master's in Screenwriting and Grant Writing

Why This Matters
• Film funding is tough - grants can make all the difference
• Many creators don't know where to start with grant writing
• Grants open doors for indie filmmakers, students, and new voices
• Diana believes everyone deserves a shot at telling their story
• She's passionate about helping students find real opportunities

Who This Is For
• Creatives seeking funding opportunities
• Film & media students
• Indie filmmakers
• Aspiring Producers

For information email: a.thacker@lafilm.edu

This event is only open to students with a student ID.

Mix Masters Flyer

Mix Masters: Jim Scott & Paul Broucek

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Join us for our next installment of our audio series Mix Masters featuring an in-person event with President of Music for Warner Bros. Paul Broucek and seven-time Grammy award winning producer and engineer Jim Scott. Moderated by veteran mixing engineer and producer Tony Shepperd.

This event is only open to students with a student ID.

The SoundCheck

The SoundCheck with Michael Kolar

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Join us in person for our monthly live listening and feedback event, The SoundCheck, featuring this month’s guest: Michael Kolar! Michael is a renowned recording engineer whose work boasts over one billion streams and includes 7 R.I.A.A.-certified gold, platinum, and double-platinum albums. He has collaborated with an impressive roster of artists, including Kid Cudi, Chance The Rapper, Tinashe, Lil Durk, 2 Chainz, BJ The Chicago Kid, Wyclef Jean, and many more. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your music to a respected industry professional!

Students check your email or Connect to join, this event is only open to students with a student ID.

Izzy Parrell

EB Presents: Izzy Parrell – Director, Streaming and Digital Partnerships @ 444 Sounds

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EB Presents: Izzy Parrell - Director, Streaming and Digital Partnerships @ 444 Sounds - Izzy Parrell is the Director of Streaming & Digital Partnerships at 444 Sounds, the boutique management and label services firm founded by industry veteran Joe Aboud. She leads digital strategy across a roster that includes JORDY, ADÉLA, and Michaela Jaé, and works closely with DSPs to build long-term artist growth.

This event is open to students with a student ID. Check your email or Connect to join.

Vinnie Ferra

EB Presents: Vinnie Ferra – Co-Founder & CEO, The Beehive LA

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Vinnie Ferra is a seasoned live entertainment and touring executive with a mission to make touring more seamless for artists and their crews. In 2016, he co-founded The Beehive, alongside Jonny Stiegler, to simplify the transition from rehearsing to performing live music for everyone, from developing acts to global superstars. Today, the LA-based company operates as a year-round community for its "bees" – tour managers, musical directors, lighting directors, audio engineers, playback techs, among other crew members. Working closely with artists, management teams, and labels across all genres, The Beehive specializes in translating artists' creative vision from the studio into unforgettable live experiences.

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Vinnie Ferra

EB Presents: Vinnie Fera – Co-Founder & CEO, The Beehive LA

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Vinnie Ferra is a seasoned live entertainment and touring executive with a mission to make touring more seamless for artists and their crews. In 2016, he co-founded The Beehive, alongside Jonny Stiegler, to simplify the transition from rehearsing to performing live music for everyone, from developing acts to global superstars.

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The Hageman Brothers Flyer

EB Presents: The Hageman Brothers – Co-creators of Hotel Transylvania

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A conversation with Kevin & Dan Hageman, brothers and sworn blood enemies who have momentarily brokered peace to write and produce some of the most beloved animated franchises in film and television. Moderated by EB Lead Instructor from Entertainment Business, Clayton Guiltier. The Hageman brothers will be providing insight to their current projects, industry experience, lessons learned, etc. EB classes will be in attendance, and all current/alumni/faculty/staff are invited to join, in person or on Zoom - JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN!!

PLEASE NOTE: events are only open to students with a student ID unless otherwise noted

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