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Hollywood studios lead the way at the fifth annual Virtual Entertainment Veterans Summit. The conference, whose theme this year is “Exploring Careers in Hollywood,” will be streamed online globally on Nov. 15 and 16.
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / November 6, 2023 / Veterans in the Media
The two-day virtual event is made possible by the unwavering support of Hollywood’s major studios, networks and entertainment companies, with Paramount taking on the intermediate tier as presenting sponsor. Veterans and their family members can attend free of charge.
An impressive list of names sponsors this annual initiative, including STARZ #TakeTheLead, Activision Blizzard, The Call of Duty Endowment, Amazon MGM Studios, Comcast NBCUniversal, The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Discovery, Deloitte, Bad Robot Productions, First Entertainment Credit. Union, Lionsgate and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
“We are thrilled to sponsor the Veterans in Entertainment Summit, which brings together about 1,000 veterans and military families to pursue careers in media,” said Richard M. Jones, a former Army sergeant and chief veteran at Paramount Global. As a proud military veteran, I know how complicated the transition from a military career to a civilian career is. Anything we can do to help this project and have an effect on the lives of those who have served is the ultimate honor.
“This summit is made possible by the unwavering support of Richard Jones and the dynamic and committed leadership of Betty Diaz, head of programs and operations at Paramount Veterans Network, as well as Sally Chan, co-founder of the event and the industry. “We are deeply grateful to them, our industry collaborators, guest speakers and sponsors for sharing their valuable time and resources to shine a light on diverse talent. of the veteran and VME community. “
Last year’s virtual event drew veterans, members of the military, and members of their military circle from forty-five states and 20 countries. Attendees benefited from ideas shared through more than 50 speakers, 15 exclusive sessions that included conversations with creatives, executives, and developers of TV and film games.
Confirmed speakers for this year’s occasion will be announced soon. Last year’s show included Jack Carr (Navy SEAL-turned-editor and author of Terminal List), Michael Uslan (initiator and executive manufacturer of the Batman franchise), Bruce Cohen (Oscar-winning maker of American Beauty) and Bonnie Abaunza (socially-influenced producer of films like Blood Diamond and All Quiet on the Western Front).
Focusing on veterans, transitioning active military members, and military wives and family members, the summit will feature keynote speakers, live panels, and talks from actors, creators, and production directors. Select studios will host career days for VME members in November to delve into the industry and participate in on-site educational workshops.
“This summit offers a wonderful way for veterans and military families to explore career opportunities, hear from experts and be informed about internships and other systems that help veterans locate and build careers in Hollywood,” said Rebecca Murga, an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran. , a member of VME and host of “SWAGGER” on Apple TV. “Every year I meet wonderful people and I feel informed and energized. “
“Whether you’re exploring the industry or you’ve already walked your path and need to hear about the other facets of this evolving industry, from creatives to business leaders, this is the occasion to attend,” added Tom McCafferty, a West Point alumnus. vice president, board member, and VME actor, “and being virtual makes it simple to sign up anywhere in the world. “
All summit occasions will be held and registration is FREE for veterans, active duty personnel, and military families. Reserve one of the limited spots at: www. vmeconnect. org.
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SOURCE: Media & Entertainment Veterans
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