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For the most current info on events - please visit us on Instagram ​​​​​ @TheCSUEA​​!​


OCTOBER 2024

October 23rd @ 1​​pm PST (Virtual): Inside The Gutter - A Live Q&A with Film Directors ​Yassir & Isaiah Lester
Join The CSUEA and Pipelines for a Q&A with Yassir & Isaiah Lester, Co-Directors of The Gutter, starring Shameik Moore & Susan Sarandon.​ REGISTER HERE:thegutter.eventbrite.com​

      • ​Topics include the use of AI in media production. 
      • Meet with media experts in the Student Lounge. 
      • Join us for lunch on the patio with a table on the media topic of your choice. 
      • A hosted tour the exhibit hall. 
      • Dinner with experts on networking. ​​​ 

Use our free code: SFSTUDENT and go to: https://summit.smpte.org/2024/begin​

      • ​​Select a registrant type:  Student Member (or Student Non-Member if not yet a SMPTE member)
      • Daily Registration, Wednesday, October 23 - $725.00 (free for students with code)​

This opportunity is first come, first served. The free passes are limited in number, so register today!

​Multiple dates and times: It’s an NBCU Intern Summer! Virtual Event Series
For students eager to learn more about the NBCU internship experience, our Early Careers Recruitment Team is hosting a series of virtual events at the end of the month, which will include special guest appearances from current and former NBCU Interns. These sessions offer an invaluable chance for students to connect directly with our recruiters and gain insights into the program.

See below for when each business area will be featured:

News & Sports | Monday 10/28, @7PM EST/4PM PST

TV & Filmed Entertainment | Tuesday, 10/29 @7PM EST/4PM PST

AD Sales & Peacock | Wednesday, 10/30 @7PM EST/4PM PST

Technology & Decision Science | Wednesday, 10/30 @8PM EST/5PM PST


RSVP Now: To attend, students must RSVP by clicking here. ​Additional event details will be shared as the date approaches. We strongly encourage all eligible students to seize this opportunity and express their interest. The deadline to sign up is Thursday, 10/24.​​ 


October 29 & 30: Land Your Dream Job or Internship - Presented by Adobe

Join Adobe’s Education & University Recruiting team to start your dream job journey! During this virtual workshop, you will learn how to promote yourself on social media, redesign your resume, and update your headshot. We look forward to having you attend this event!​Register for: Tuesday, Oct 29 @ 9am PST​
Register for: Wednesday, Oct 30 @ 12​​pm PST​​​



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 Haley Seppa 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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EVENTS THAT WILL BE COMING BACK IN THE FUTURE:

TVOT - TV of Tomorrow Show | San Francisco, CA

Over the past few years, TVOT and TVOT NYC have become the leading venues for agencies, brands, broadcasters, content owners, and ad tech companies to explore the complex interrelationships between audience measurement, big data, and advanced advertising. The shows also provide multiple opportunities for TV and video professionals to examine the potential of significant new technologies, such as ATSC 3.0/Next-Gen TV, 5G, autonomous vehicles, Blockchain, artificial intelligence/machine learning, voice assistants, VR/AR, and more. Additionally, the shows have become one of the very few places where established TV players can meet and network with the creative and business communities that have emerged on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitch, TikTok, and other social-video platforms to address the rapidly evolving viewing habits and programming preferences of Millennials and Gen Z.

Click here for more info!

TBD - SAGAftra 101 & Actors Panel | Los Angeles, CA

The CSU Entertainment Alliance has teamed up with SAG-AFTRA to offer another exciting, informative, and FREE event for Cal State entertainment arts & media studies! Learn from some of the industry's leading actors on how to go from campus to a successful career & gain valuable insight into entertainment industry unions. Plus, FREE lunch!

Click here for more info!