Join our free, livestreamed Pre-Apprenticeship Speaker Series to bring industry experts virtually into your classroom!
Twice monthly, hear from internationally acclaimed industry professionals speak about their work and different career pathways across entertainment, media, and tech. This interactive career exploration series streams live every other Tuesday*. (*Note: dates may vary to accommodate school schedules.)
Teachers who register will receive information about each speaker and lesson material to share with their classes prior to the events. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with the speakers through a facilitated Q&A session.
Content Creation
Jadon Gauthier
Director, Producer & Writer; Founder of WonderBOX Entertainment & Management
The Student’s Path to Careers in Unreal Engine
Brian Dickman
Founder & CEO, Cleverlike Studios, Inc
Journey of Digital Sculpting in ZBrush
Paul Gaboury
Senior Product Development Manager, Maxon
UX/UI Design
Matt Carlson
Director of User Experience Design - Education, Fresco, Fonts at Adobe
Indie Animation with Double Smooth
Andre Rodriguez Sr.
Writer/Director
Justin Polley
Story Artist / Voice Actor
Jhorinson Dominguez
Layout/Anim Lead/Story Artist
William Christopher Stephens
Actor
Brandon Mendez Homer
Actor
Sustainability in Entertainment
Melanie Peck
Director of Workforce Development, USGBC California
Elizabeth Christy
Education Programs Manager, USGBC California
Preparing for Careers in Festivals & Major Events
Evan Tzeng
Founder of StayAltered & Steering Committee Member of Coalition of Festivals and Major Events (COFAME)
Storytelling Through Experience: Immersive Events, Activations, and Theme Parks
Austin Johnston
CEO & Founder of AKJOHNSTON Group
Representation in the Animation Industry
Alison Mann
Talent Manager & President of Fourth Wall Animation; Co-Founder of BRIC Foundation
Sam Goff
Talent Manager, Fourth Wall Management
Theatrical Marketing & Comms
Mike Gortz
Director of Worldwide Marketing
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Business of Entertainment
Ellen Doherty
Chief Creative Officer
Fred Rogers Productions
Norman Praught
Entertainment Tech Entrepreneur
Kara Corwin
Global Head of Business and Legal Affairs
Moonbug Entertainment
