Join us for our first annual Korean American Leaders in Hollywood
Mentorship & Career Summit.

Established in 2020, we gathered to do more together and give back. We want to empower the next generation of Korean Americans by mentoring, connecting, gathering together to support each other's dreams and passions.
Location
Virtually via Zoom 
Date & Time
October 23, 2021
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM PDT
Schedule
10:00 AM 
(Noon Et)
Panel:  Being Korean American in Hollywood
Description
Get advice from industry's top professionals. Hear their personal stories of being a minority in Hollywood and what it took to make it to the top.

Panelists:
- Ted Chung (Chairman, Cashmere Agency)
- Eric Kim (SVP Current Programs, CBS)
- Helen Lee Kim (President International, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group)
- Keli Lee (Investor and Senior Media Executive)
11:00 AM 
(2:00 PM ET)
Panel:  Career Paths & Getting A Job in Entertainment
Description
Did you know there's thousands of different types of job in the entertainment industry and one that's right for you? These professionals can guide you to the best job that's suited for you and will tell you about the jobs that aren't being filled fast enough.

Panelists:
- Edwin Chung (VP, 21st Century Fox)
- Jeniffer Kim (SVP, International Originals, HBO MAX)
- Jay Kim (SVP Finance, Paramount Pictures)
- James Shin (EVP, Film & TV, SB Projects) 
11:00 AM 
(2:00 PM ET)
Workshop: For Actors by Actors
Description
What to do and what not to do as an actor - especially as a minority? These professionals have been through it all and mentor you through best practices that can help you land your next role.

Mentors:
- Will Yun Lee (Actor, Martial Artist, Producer at Seoul Street)
- Grace Park (Actress, Battlestar Galactica, Hawaii Five-0)

* Limited to 20 applicants. Must register and send your resume to [email protected].  Once confirmed, must pay within 48 hours to reserve your seat.
11:00 AM  
(2:00 PM ET)
Workshop:  Script Writing with Showrunners
Description
Do you love to read and write? Need some advice on what to do next? Whether you want to write a screenplay or get get hired into the writer's room, know what it takes to make it!

Mentors: 
- Monica Macer - Writer / Executive Producer MACGYVER (CBS); GENTEFIED (Netflix)
- Lana Cho - Writer / Executive Producer I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (Amazon), ARROW (CW)

* Limited to 20 applicants. Must register and send your resume to [email protected]. Once confirmed, must pay within 48 hours to reserve your seat.
12:30 PM 
(3:30 PM ET)
Panel: The Business of Hollywood (Buying, Selling, Funding, NFTs)
Description
Entertainment is a business after all. These professionals will talk about how the business works, where the money's at, and what you can do to prepare yourself to enter and succeed in the Hollywood biz.

Mentors:
- Ted Kim (Tech and Media Executive)
- Charlotte Koh (President, Confluential Films)
- Jun Oh (President of Global Business and Legal Affairs, Skydance)
12:30 PM PT
(3:30 PM ET)
Panel: Representation (Agents, Managers, Lawyers, Publicists)
Description
Hollywood doesn't exist without the people behind the actors, directors, producers, writers, marketing and publicity. If you're a people person or an introvert that loves content and has an opinion, there's a career here for you. What does it takes to represent talent and content and how are the deals made and CLOSED?

Mentors:
- Sarah Shyn Ayala (Talent Manager, 3Arts)
- Rob Kim (Head of Literary, Buchwald)
- Cathy Nam (VP, Publicity & Communications, New Line Cinema)
- Esther Kang (Head of Biz Affairs, Avalon)



* Panelists and Mentors and times are subject to change. Check for updates.
* We are targeting young adults. All registrations are pending until confirmed. All panels and workshops will be recorded. If you do not wish to be recorded, please email [email protected].
* No refunds once your registration is accepted. No exceptions.
* Space is limited in both workshops.  Tickets are $10/each. All workshop registrants must 1) register AND send your resume to rsvp@kalhollywood.org to be considered; 2) Once accepted, all applicants must submit payment within 48 hours to hold your seat before your seat is offered to the next person. Instructions will follow your registration confirmation.
                                  The deadline to register and submit your resume for a workshop is October 20, 2021

KALH is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
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For panelist's bios, go to: www.kalhollywood.org
Join us on October 23
We look forward to meeting you!

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