UCLA Anderson and the German American Business Association (GABA) invite you to an exciting panel discussion with top digital media executives followed by a reception at the UCLA Faculty Center.
Have you ever watched a video clip of Grey’s Anatomy, The Office, or Susan Boyle singing on Britain’s Got Talent online or on your mobile phone? Millions of viewers are being targeted by advertising spots at the same time. Despite the rapid adoption growth, achieving profitability continues to be a challenge for many content creators and distribution firms.
Panelists
• Brett Brewer – President of adknowledge, a performance-based advertising network; Myspace (Intermix Media) Co-founder (acquired by News Corp) & Advisor at Crosscut Ventures
• Curt Marvis – President of Digital Media at Lionsgate; Curt oversees digital distribution at all Lionsgate divisions, the company’s stake in online video hub Break.com, the FEARNet VOD/Internet channel, as well as the new EPIX online streaming venture together with Paramount & MGM
• Mark Suster – Partner at GRP Partners with ~$1 billion under management, previous Founder and CEO of Koral (acquired by Salesforce.com) and BuildOnline (acquired by SWORD Group)
•Frank Chindamo – President of Fun Little Movies, the first company to make comedic movies for mobile. FLM won the Content Award at Cannes and the Mofilm Award at GSM and airs on Sprint, MSN Mobile & the iPhones.
• Michael Metzger (Moderator) – UCLA Anderson Alumnus; GABA Board Member; Vice President at New Century Capital Partners – a digital media focused investment banking firm
The panelists will share their vision of the future of mobile and online video, visually illustrate some of the latest innovations and cover topics including:
• Key success factors for content generated by users, independent producers and the major networks
• Distribution strategies on an individual brand’s site, video portals, mobile carrier’s deck and social networking sites
• Most effective methods for monetizing video content in North America and Europe
• Exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs and video content creators
Join us on Tuesday, June 30th for this exciting evening at UCLA while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, drinks (hosted bar) and networking.
Agenda
7:00 – 7:30 pm Registration, Reception & Networking
7:30 – 9:00 pm Program
9:00 – 10:00 pm Networking
Cost
$15 for UCLA Alums/Students and GABA members
$25 for Non-members
$35 at the door
Click here to RSVP and Pay http://bit.ly/18q5zS
Parking:
Parking Lot 2 at 602 Charles Young Drive (South of the Faculty Center) for $9
Sponsors:
UCLA CEES (Center of European and Eurasian Studies)
New Century Capital Partners, Inc
JV-Global Business Solutions
by Chris Denson
So the thing is this: Everything we do, we do by faith. We drive down the street with music blaring and eating cheeseburgers, under the assumption – or faith – that we won’t get hit by a bus. When we launch a company or new product or new form of entertainment, we have an unyielding conviction – or faith – that it will sell like hot cakes. When we jump off a pile of rocks, into moving stream of water, some would argue it to be dangerous, while their counterparts have faith – that our faces won’t splatter in the rocky depths below (graphic, I know). I could go on and on, but I think you get the point.
Although we tend to look at ourselves as the vehicle that pushes wonderful things into the world, I like to think that we are always guided by some internal compass, or gut feeling or “faith.” And as ego-centric as Hollywood and the media industry can be, it’s great to find an individual who is both accomplished and humble. Meet Rebecca … don’t bother trying pronounce her multi-syllabic last name, without practice, you’ll have an aneurysm.
Rebecca’s the kind of person you go to with a quandary and the next thing you know, you’ve figured it out on your own and she hasn’t said a word. Sometimes being in her presence is just good enough. It’s truly a gift of inspiration. She’s an accomplished filmmaker, activist, film school director, wife, pastor, art enthusiast, mother and a person who truly lives her life with purpose. She and I first met when I was elected to the Mid City West Community Council‘s Arts and Recreation Committee. A week or two later, we sat down for coffee, and two hours after that coffee, I realized we needed to stop talking because I was late to work…. and we probably had another two hours in us!
The word inspiration, means to be “in spirit”. Whether it’s a movie, a book, a person, or work of art, when we’re inspired by something, it’s because deep within, we’re moved by the experience. I try each and every day to be inspired by things I encounter and the people I’m lucky enough to encounter.
Because sometimes you just have to jump in with your clothes on.
About Rebecca Ver Straten-McSparren:
Rebecca is the director of the L.A. Film Studies Center (LAFSC), an intensive film production program for college seniors who are finishing their degrees in film. She also teaches in the program. Rebecca recently moved from being the director of the City of the Angels Film Festival to the Board of Directors, and has participated as panelist, emcee, co-producer and head of panels over the last seven years. She is on the planning committee for Reel Spirituality, a think-tank for filmmakers and theologians sponsored by Fuller Theological Seminary. Rebecca speaks on film, culture and theological issues at Reel Spirituality, Act One (faculty) and at various conferences and colleges/universities. She was on the revision team for the book Reel Spirituality and has written, “Polanyi’s Personal Knowledge and Watching Movies,” in the book, Reframing Theology and Film: New Focus for an Emerging Discipline (Cultural Exegesis), edited by Robert K. Johnston for Baker Academics.
Elected to the Mid City WEST Community Council, Rebecca is chair of the Arts and Recreation Committee in the area where LAFSC is located, and directs a monthly art walk of over 40 galleries and museums.
Before coming to LAFSC, Rebecca was the principal and executive director of an urban school for low-income families, coming from a background leading urban non-profits and working with gang members, taggers and urban youth. She was also the pastor of Tribe of Los Angeles, a church ministering to artists, filmmakers and graduate students. As an ordained minister she has served in several churches and created an art gallery at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles with international, national and local artists, developed courses, writing groups and retreats for artists and filmmakers.
Genius Effect truly believes in the power of media convergence. Traditional brands, businesses, and entertainment properties are consistently making agile moves from one medium to the next. If you want good networking, and you want to learn from some of the best people doing it to date, we highly recommend attending any of these conferences. Plus we’ll be there as well! Prices range from free to $600 bucks. Check out the links for more info!
*By the way, please do not attempt to RSVP with us. We’re just the man sitting next to the man. 
Enjoy!
http://producedbyconference.com/
A gathering of the GREATEST PRODUCERS IN FILM, TELEVISION, AND NEW MEDIA. (of course Genius Effect will be there too!)
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday JUNE 5,6,7
For one weekend only — you will have access to the likes of CLINT EASTWOOD, JAMES CAMERON, MARSHALL HERSKOVITZ, KATHLEEN KENNEDY, NORMAN LEAR, AND MANY, MANY MORE.
Learn from the masters at more than 30 seminars. Participate in our first-ever Mentoring Roundtables, where you and nine other attendees can sit for ONE HOUR with the producer of your choice, and ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask!
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Nordic Games and Film Lounge @ E3
E3 (www.e3expo.com) is back at the Los Angeles Convention Center, and with more than 50 000 people expected to attend from all over the globe, the excitement is building. Digital Media Wire and Nordic Game are pleased to announce that we have joined forces to bring together an eclectic mix of leading companies, talent and celebrities in film and games from the United States, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to focus on international business opportunities at the intersection of these two exciting media industries. Both days offer great networking opportunities with more than twenty top Nordic and U.S. digital media companies in a relaxed environment just blocks from the noise and crowds of the E3 convention.
Who should attend?
This invite-only forum, lounge, showroom and party will bring together more than 300 executives, producers, investors and financers to focus on the latest international trends in film, gaming and technology at the Figueroa Hotel, all within convenient walking distance from the E3 trade show at the convention center.
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Altered States Media Conference
http://legacy.tft.ucla.edu/festival/index.cfm?action=altered_states
The Altered States Media Conference on June 13th will bring together leading media creators, scholars, and industry practitioners to discuss the future and evolution of media arts, technology, scholarship, and commerce. We are very proud to feature Bran Ferren, one of the most creative and innovative thinkers in America today, as our keynote speaker. Panelists include:
Jesse Alexander, Exec. Producer, Day One, Heroes, Alias
Miles Beckett, Co-Creator/Exec Producer, lonelygirl15, KateModern
David Gale, EVP, MTV New Media
Gregory Goeckner, General Counsel, MPAA
Peter Guber, Chairman, Mandalay Entertainment
Chris Metzen, VP of Creative Development, Blizzard Entertainment
David Neuman, President of Programming, Current TV
and many more…
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