All are welcome to join us for the Cinemagical Halloween party with a special presentation by our friends from the California Film Commission! This spirited evening of networking and community will include vital information about filming in California. We will bring together the entertainment community of all genders—both above and below the line. Participants will have the chance to make new friends and colleagues. WiM events are good vibes only, troll-free zones.

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✨ Mix and mingle with fellow crew and CFC leadership
🎃 Gain the tools to benefit from CA tax incentives and benefits
✨ Celebrate the season in costume (optional, but encouraged!)
🎃 Food and drinks provided

6:00 pm Registration, networking, food and drinks
7:00 pm Presentation and audience Q & A
8:00 pm More networking & fun!
9:00 pm Event concludes

Special Presentation by the California Film Commission

Join the California Film Commission’s Deputy Director Leah Medrano, and DEIA Manager Fanshen Cox as they dispel myths about getting CA tax credits. This session will break down the application process with the goal of increasing representation for the projects that apply. This will be an interactive and informative session that will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to apply.

About Leah Medrano – CFC Deputy Director Tax Credit Program

Leah Medrano was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom as the Deputy Director atthe California Film Commission. In this role, Leah combines her extensive production office experience with 20+ years of expertise in government relations. She is responsible for overseeing the state’s Film and TV Tax Credit Program and Soundstage Filming Program. She ensures that these initiatives support the state’s thriving film and television industry. Her strategic vision and leadership have significantly contributed to retaining film and television productions in California. The programs have resulted in the creation of thousands of creative jobs in the Golden State. 

Before her tenure at the California Film Commission, Leah had a distinguished blended career in government and entertainment; Leah worked at Fox Television Station, MTV Networks, Fox Sports, and the Los Angeles news group CBS2 and KCAL9. She also held positions with the California Highway Patrol and the California Department of State Hospitals.

About Fanshen Cox – CFC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiative Manager

Fanshen Cox is a multi-talented artist, producer, and educator, known for her award-winning work in impactful storytelling. She is the founder of TruJuLo Productions, a media company dedicated to promoting stories that speak truth in pursuit of justice in service of love. She currently serves as the DEIA Manager for the California Film Commission’s Tax Credit Program. She is also a co-author of the Inclusion Rider, a powerful tool for promoting diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry. The Inclusion Rider was famously announced at the 2018 Oscars by Frances McDormand.

Fanshen served as the Senior Vice President of Development and Impact at Pearl Street Films, founded by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing the development of socially conscious projects with a focus on those by underrepresented writers and directors.

Fanshen is also the co-creator, producer, and host of the Webby-nominated podcast Sista Brunch. The show highlights the achievements of Black women and gender expansive people in entertainment and media.

Get Your Tickets ASAP – We Will Sell Out!

Don’t miss this chance to connect with like-minded professionals in a festive and welcoming atmosphere. Costumes welcome, good vibes guaranteed! Cinemagical joy and fiercness is a must!

Please be advised that all events hosted by Women in Media may be recorded and distributed for promotional purposes. Your voluntary participation in such events authorizes and acknowledges Women in Media and their event partner’s exclusive rights of ownership and use of all recordings.

Header photo by Ashly Covington

Parking:
* Street parking nearby – watch the signs
* Ample, free parking at the end of S. Central Ave at:
Glendale Metro Station 400 West Cerritos Avenue Glendale, CA 91204
* Rideshare recommended

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