ESSENCE has cultivated hubs for every creator. For Fashion lovers, there’s Fashion House in September; for music obsessors, there’s Essence Festival; and for the entertainers of today, there’s Hollywood House. The day-long celebration returns to Los Angeles next month to bring together emerging film and television creatives in the land of the big break: Hollywood.
With this year’s theme being To Altadena With Love, Hollywood House is honoring the creatives impacted by the California wildfires, bridging opportunity, support, and connection. Whether you’re into the “behind the scenes” roles of directing, writing, producing, and visual storytelling or want to star in front of the camera through acting, GU is bringing its Gen Z flair to a few activations worth popping in.
Learn how technology will impact the future in media through the AI In Action: The Next Era Of Jobs In Film panel, and how to view it as a creative tool rather than a replacement. Step into the world of auditioning with the No Small Parts: Elevating Every Audition live workshop to nail your dream role. Plus, speed mentoring returns where you’ll have the chance to meet and chat with industry professionals for the inside scoop on breaking in.
For the premier Hollywood & Altadena: A Shared Legacy presented by AT&T Dream In Black panel listen in on how Altadena was a city for Black professionals, business owners, and creatives to thrive in power and how you can assist its rebuild and legacy. Amongst the daylong panels and activities, you’ll leave Hollywood House with a new network of opportunities and a boost in followers to connect and create.
Hollywood House takes place on February 28 from 10 AM – 6 PM PT. Head to ESSENCE to snag your free tickets. Don’t miss out on an exciting day full of industry insiders that might offer you your big break.