Entertainment Industry Foundation Launches EIF Careers Program To Diversify Film & TV Production Pipeline

Angelique Jackson Oscar-winning filmmaker Travon Free (“Two Distant Strangers”) is among the panelists for the inaugural “HBCU in LA – Hollywood Summit,” presented by the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP).The free, four-day virtual program, developed by the EICOP (the non-profit educational arts workforce development program), will bring together talent and executives from across the entertainment industry and students and faculty from Historically Black Colleges and

EXCLUSIVE: UK producer-seller MSR Media has renewed its production deal with Caribbean island Nevis, and set the next film to shoot on the island.

EXCLUSIVE: Producer and cable scion Edward Walson is launching news and debate app Erupt, aimed at the 18-34 year old demo.

Frito-Lay has refuted the claims that Richard Montanez invented the infamous Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and are calling it an “urban legend”.

The Anita Hill-led Hollywood Commission released new data on Friday from its recent survey of entertainment industry workers showing “pervasive issues of toxic workplaces, bullying and abuse in entertainment” and highlighting “the dire situation among the industry’s assistants and production workers.”

Sandara Park of K-pop girl group 2NE1 has officially left her long-time label, YG Entertainment.The agency announced the singer-actress’ departure on May 14 in a press release to South Korean news site Newsen. According to the statement, Park first signed with YG Entertainment in 2004 and eventually debuted with 2NE1 – alongside members CL, Park Bom and Minzy – in 2009.The girl group later disbanded in late-2016, followed by the release of their final single ‘Goodbye’ in early-2017.

James Linhardt Over the past year, few business sectors have experienced as much disruption as the airline and entertainment industries.In 2020, with many theaters closed and audiences wary of gathering in groups, the U.S. and Canada box office totals declined 80% year on year to $2.2 billion.

JAY-Z has reportedly filed a new trademark for a TV and film production company.According to TMZ, the rapper and mogul is planning to further expand his business ventures by entering into the world of TV and film production.Through his S.

Brooke Smith, who played Merrilee Legarski on the ABC series Big Sky, has launched her own Emmy campaign and she says the network won’t include her in their official FYC campaign.

allegations of sexual assault, harassment and bullying made against the star.In light of the claims, the letter highlighted a broader culture of sexism and sexual harassment against women in film and TV, and has called for industry-wide action to be taken.“After reading the Noel Clarke allegations, many of us within the TV and film industry started sharing our own stories of sexual harassment and sexual abuse.

EXCLUSIVE: In response to the devastating Covid wave currently ravaging India, Aditya Chopra, Chairman and MD of leading Bollywood production house Yash Raj, is launching the Yash Chopra Saathi Initiative, which aims to provide financial support to thousands of film industry workers.

Model Devon Windsor has launched the Spring Summer 2021 collection of her Devon Windsor Swim line and you can see all of the campaign photos here!

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorA new survey conducted The Actors Fund sheds more light on COVID-19’s impact on the entertainment industry.The organization surveyed 7,163 people who sought its assistance during the pandemic.

Adult Swim, a TV network also known for their flirtations with underground and independent music, are launching their 2021 Singles Program with new music from Iceage. "High & Hurt" is available exclusively on the Adult Swim website for now.

Haley Bosselman editorThe Entertainment Industry Foundation partnered with Crewvie, a global hiring platform for entertainment professionals, to establish the EIF Careers Program.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterNBCUniversal has instituted a production assistant training program in New Mexico aimed at residents who are interested in pursuing a career in film and television production.The two-day training program, scheduled for May 22 and 23, will be free to accepted applicants and will cover everything from set protocol and production terminology to preparing resumes and finding production jobs.In partnership with Goodwill New Mexico, the program was created to

Jesse Garcia from Quinceañera will play Richard Montanez, the architect of the Flamin’ Hot Cheeto, and Annie Gonzalez of Gentefied will portray his wife, Judy, in Eva Longoria feature directorial debut Flamin’ Hot from Searchlight Pictures and Franklin Entertainment.

EXCLUSIVE: Wavelength Productions, the company founded and led by producer Jenifer Westphal, unveiled a rebrand on Tuesday. The newly named Wavelength will now operate as two divisions: Wavelength Films, the documentary and narrative film production arm, and Wavelength Studios, its nascent commercials division.

Apink has signed a contract with YG Entertainment as an actress.Earlier today (May 3), YG Entertainment spokesperson told South Korean media that it has signed an exclusive contract with “the multi-talented Son Naeun”. The agency said that ut will provide support for Son as she faces “an important period in which she is making a new start as an actress”.