Are you a producer looking for that next exciting script? Are you a director with a few short films under your belt? Are you an aspiring screenwriter? Are you a triple threat – writer, director, producer – or predator – producer and editor – with a web following? Or are you simply looking for a way to break into the entertainment industry? Access LA forges connections between emerging LGBTQ filmmakers and established entertainment industry professionals in Los Angeles to nurture talent and skills. 

Fusion, in partnership with NBCUniversal, is thrilled to be offering incredible programs and panels that will help you move closer to your goals and dreams. 

An all-day workshop with the industry professionals of  
 
Fusion: Access LA is a unique opportunity specifically designed for emerging LGBTQ filmmakers, screenwriters, and producers of color.
 
Space is limited. Apply online today!  
 
Sponsored by  

FRIDAY, MARCH 4th 2011 // 8:00am - 4:00pm
 
SPEAKERS AND GUESTS INCLUDE:
Charlie Andrews (Director of Comedy Development, NBC)
Natalie Chaidez (Writer, "Heroes," "In Plain Sight," "Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles," "V")  
Joey Chavez (Director of Drama Development, NBC) 
Kelly Edwards (VP Talent Development & Diversity, NBCUniversal)  
MK Kennedy (VP Production, Universal Media Studios & Universal Cable Productions) 
Jennifer Levy (VP Development & Production, Bravo)
Tracy McMillan (Writer, "Life on Mars," "Mad Men," "Necessary Roughness," "United States of Tara") 
Jayzen Patria (Director Global Learning, NBCUniversal)
Vernon Sanders (Executive VP Current Programming, NBC)
Alex Sepiol (VP Original Scripted Series Programming, USA) 
Michael Sluchan (VP Original Scripted Series Programming, USA)
Kim Yutani (Director of Programming, Outfest)
 
PANELS INCLUDE:  
Writers on Writing
The Art of Networking in the Industry
Distribution and Financing Your Project with a Major Studio
 
POWER LUNCH: 
You will "do lunch" on the lot at NBCUniversal with an industry executive at each table who will share how they got where they are today. Insider tip: wanna make an impression? Listen and ask questions; it's all about them, not you! Leave your scripts at the coat check and really get to know some successful executives.
 
BEHIND-THE-SCENES STUDIO TOUR:
Go behind-the-scenes at the world's largest television and motion picture production studio. Explore working sets, soundstages and production facilities including an exclusive look at one of the largest prop warehouses in the industry.

We encourage you to apply to this exclusive event. Registration is required and space is limited. Apply online. We will notify applicants about their acceptance on February 25. We are seeking people of color who are emerging filmmakers, producers and writers.

We are no longer accepting applications for Fusion: Access LA.
See you at Fusion, March 4-5, 2011!
Space is limited to 40 qualifying candidates for this exciting day!

HOW TO APPLY
WE WILL BE CHOOSING 40 APPLICANTS TO ATTEND THIS FUSION ACCESS LA WORKSHOP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NBCUniversal FOR FREE! Fusion Access LA is designed for people of color filmmakers, screenwriters, and producers. We are no longer accepting applications for Fusion: Access LA. Participants who have been accepted into the workshop will be notified on February 25th.