Harvardwood Panel: Diversity Behind the Scenes in Hollywood
Come join us in a panel discussion with a diverse group of agents, executives and managers in the entertainment industry to discuss topics ranging from their work experience to the impact of diversity on Hollywood.
August 16, 2018 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm
CAA, 2000 Ave of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
How diversity behind the scenes influences what’s on the screen
How diverse is Hollywood’s workforce? How does diversity behind the scenes influence what’s on the screen? What does it feel like working behind the scenes in the industry as a minority? Come join us in a panel discussion with a diverse group of agents, executives and managers in the entertainment industry to discuss topics ranging from their work experience to the impact of diversity on Hollywood.
Register: Click here to register through the Harvardwood website now.
Cost: $10, members & friends; $25, all others
Contact: Harvardwood, harvardwood@harvardwood.org
Panelists:
Emily Song MBA ’17, US- China cross border business initiatives at CAA
Jason Hafford, US-India cross border business initiatives at CAA
Mike Wheet, Movie Acquisition at Netflix
Nicole Torres AB ’11, Moderator
More to be announced!
Emily Song MBA ’17 works on cross-border business initiatives between China and the US at the Creative Artists Agency (CAA). She works closely with NBA clients on cross-border opportunities in China. Prior to moving to the US, she worked as a TV host on China Central Television. Forbes named her in the 2018 “30 Under 30” list for Asia.
Jason Hafford is a Global Client Strategy Executive at CAA.He works on identifying new business opportunities for the agency and its clients with an emphasis on the international marketplace. Hafford advises on domestic and international initiatives including Cirque du Soleil, Credit Suisse, Econet Media, Ivanhoe Media, YES Bank, and Reliance Industries Limited, among others. He also works with film and television clients on cross-border opportunities in emerging entertainment markets.
Moderator:
A Southern California native, Nicole Torres AB ’11 received her A.B. from Harvard before returning home to SoCal to complete her J.D. at USC Gould's School of Law. After passing the California bar she worked briefly in law before returning to her initial passion: acting. She is a proud member of Harvardwood and has been a Harvardwood Highlights profile writer since 2016.