Ernie Bustamante
Assistant Professor of Screenwriting · Loyola Marymount University
School of Film and Television
Digital Series Comedy TV Writing Sketch
Bill Watkins
Author · Travelingpoet.net
Life without Alcohol!! Recovery with comedy, poetry and music
Latin American History Poetry Native American History Living in Balance One Day at a Time Alcoholic Recovery
Jonathan Wysocki
Clinical Assistant Professor of Production · Loyola Marymount University
School of Film and Television
Working with Actors Feature Films Producing Screenwriting Queer Cinema
Eliza Rodriguez
Professor of Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies and Associate Dean of Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Queer of Color Theory Chicanx and Latinx Studies Critical Theory Feminist Discourse Latina Literature
James L. Fredericks
Emeritus Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Christian Theology Interreligious Dialogue Buddhism Dante
Kelly Younger
Professor of English and Affiliate Faculty of Theatre Arts · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Muppets Play Writing Drama Theatre Fairy Tales
Christopher (Chris) Hansen, M.F.A.
Chairman and Professor for Film & Digital Media · Baylor University
Digital media expert and filmmaker, working on new feature and short projects
Mass Communication Screenwriting Postproduction Film & Video Directing Field Production
Bill Torgerson
Assistant Professor · St. John's University
Laughs and Lessons: Whether it's on Growing up in the 80s, Overcoming Divorce, or Learning to Write, Smiles are Guaranteed
Education Writing Digital Media Blogging Creative Writing
Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick
Professor | School of Communication · The Ohio State University
Communications expert, focusing on the politics of media
Media Selection New Media Political Communication Health communication News
Jalylah Burrell
Assistant Professor of African American Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Carolyn Thompson
Music Director, Singer, Actor · Radium Productions
Vocal Guru, Music Director
Music and Entertainment Industry Music Business Music Performance Performance Coaching
John Davis
The Corporate Action Hero · The Corporate Action Hero
From Paralyzed to Stuntman: How To Overcome Adversity, Change, and reach Peak Performances.
Team Building Motivation Peak Performance & Personal Development Leadership Change & Uncertainty
Craig D. Forrest
Owner-Producer · Windsock Films
TV & Film Director/Speaker/Author at CraigForrest.com
Digital Media Short Films Tv Production Documentaries Production Management
Amber J. Lawson
Founder/ CEO · Comedy Gives Back
Chief Content Officer, Brand Partnership, Cross Platform Monetization, Multiplatform Storytelling, COMEDY
Entertainment New Media Alternative Distribution Strategic Sales New Content Strategies for Tech Co's
Erica Scharrer
Professor of Communication · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Erica Scharrer is an expert in the study of media content, opinions of media, media effects and media literacy.
Media and Children Media Literacy Media Effects Opinions of Media Media Content
Tricia Jenkins
Professor · Texas Christian University
Tricia Jenkins is an expert in the US government's relationship to Hollywood, critical media theories, and media genres.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe Television and Film Genres Hollywood and the CIA International Film Festivals Critical Media Analysis
Iman Zawahry
Lecturer · University of Florida
Iman Zawahry, one of the first hijabi American-Muslim filmmakers in the nation, works to amplify the underrepresented female voice.
Pop Culture Video Feature Films Muslims in Film
Steve Peters
Founding Partner / Chief Creative Officer · No Mimes Media
Emmy®-winning transmedia experience designer, consultant, speaker and digital content strategist.
Transmedia Game Design Entertainment Location Based Games AR / VR