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

Eva Doyle

Leadership Consultant · Archway Publishing

The Journey from SME to Corporate Leader

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

Felicia Tomasko

Instructor · Loyola Marymount University

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