industry 101 Partners

Industry 101 is a series of free online workshops inspired by components of the New Voices Fellowship, and introduces topics that are foundational to understanding and launching a television and film writing career. Humanitas's Industry 101 event series has been made possible with support from our series sponsor Sony Pictures Entertainment. American Sign Language interpretation services will be provided by Pro Bono ASL.

UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS’ PROGRAM

EVENT PARTNER

The UCLA Extension Writers’ is one of the most prestigious creative writing and screenwriting continuing education programs in the nation. Their open admissions policy and supportive community ensures that all students are inspired and guided to do their best work. Their curriculum includes 400 annual writing courses, offered both onsite and online, taught by a diverse corps of 200 published and produced professionals.

UTA

EVENT PARTNER

UTA is one of the world's leading talent and entertainment companies. They help the world’s most inspiring people make the world a more inspiring place.

HAVEN ENTERTAINMENT

EVENT PARTNER

Based in Los Angeles, Haven Entertainment was formed in 2012 by founding partners Kevin Mann, Jesse Hara, and Rachel Miller. Haven Entertainment has gone on to become a leading production and management company known for producing feature films, documentaries, television series and digital content as well as the company’s expertise in production services. The multi-faceted company also focuses on representing and championing innovative actors, screenwriters and directors as well as creative talent in animation, digital media, books, graphic novels, and improv. Additionally, Haven is committed to creating real and lasting change in the entertainment industry with Miller founding the non-profit Film2Future to diversify the workforce and inspire future filmmakers through professional level education and paid employment opportunities within the industry.

ATX TV FESTIVAL

EVENT PARTNER

ATX TV Festival celebrates the television medium: looking back at its history, where it is now, and where it’s headed. The festival consists of panels, screenings, and events where attendees and leaders in the TV industry talk, watch, and experience television together as one community.

THE WRITERS GUILD FOUNDATION

EVENT PARTNER

Since 1966, the Foundation has been the premier Hollywood resource for emerging writers and entertainment lovers.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Writers Guild Foundation’s mission is to preserve and promote the history and craft of writing for the screen. We’re proud of all we do for the community, including our Veterans Writing Project, our Volunteer and Mentorship Programs, our Archive, and the Shavelson-Webb Library – the world’s only library devoted entirely to writing for the screen.

SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

COMMUNITY PARTNER

California's #1 transfer college for 30 years! Santa Monica College is a leader and innovator in learning and achievement. As a community committed to open dialog and the free exchange of ideas, Santa Monica College fosters its core values: knowledge, intellectual inquiry, research-based planning and evaluation, academic integrity, ethical behavior, democratic processes, communication and collegiality, global awareness, and sustainability.

PRO BONO ASL

ASL INTERPRETATION SERVICES

Pro Bono ASL is made up of both hearing and Deaf American Sign Language interpreters. They are queer and LGBTQIA+ allies. They are Deaf-parented, have ASL as a legacy language, and are parents of Deaf children. They are immigrants, first generation Americans, adult descendants of enslaved Africans, life long Californians and recent transplants. They are Interpreter Training Program students and graduates, and community-raised interpreters. They are Black, Indigenous, Latinx and People of Color along with white allies. They are full time interpreters and lifelong protestors.  They provide ASL access pro bono, as well as professional interpreting services and community support.