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Day Program
Doors open at 9:30am | Program time is 10AM—5:30PM
schedule
Get the glow-up via panels, workshops, conversations, and screenings designed to elevate your career in entertainment.
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CONNECT
Get Inspired…
Get a crash course in entertainment with esteemed Hollywood producers, directors, actors, and BTS professionals.
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COLLABORATE
Join Forces…
Network with a wide range of entertainment professionals.
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CREATE
Elevate…
Apply your learnings and collaborate to create your next big passion project.
![Alana Mayo](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AlanaMayo.png)
Alana MayoProducer
![Andrea Nelson Meigs](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Andrea-Nelson_headshot.jpg)
Andrea Nelson Meigs
Senior Talent & Literary Agent
![Ashunta Sheriff](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ashunta-Sheriff_-Approved-pic.jpg)
Ashunta Sheriff
Celebrity Makeup Artist and Educator
![Cassandra Butcher](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CassandraB.jpeg)
Cassandra Butcher
Chief Marketing Officer, BRON Studios
![Chaka Zulu](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/hollywood-house-speaker-imgs-_Chaka-Zulu.jpg)
Chaka Zulu
Head of Artist & Talent Relations at Spotify
![Charles King](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hollywood-house-speaker-imgs-c-king.jpg)
Charles King
Founder & CEO, MACRO
![Cori Murray](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Cori-Murray.jpg)
Cori Murray
Entertainment Director for ESSENCE
![Dibrie Guerrero](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/essence-house-speaker-imgs_0001_DibrieGuererro.jpg)
Dibrie Guerrero
Multicultural Marketing Communications Mgr.
![Effie Brown](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Effie-Brown.jpg)
Effie Brown
CEO of Gamechanger
![Euzhan Palcy](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Euzhan-PALCY-Portrait.jpg)
Euzhan Palcy
Director, Writer, Producer
![Felicia Leatherwood](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Felicia-Headshot.jpg)
Felicia Leatherwood
Celebrity Natural Hairstylist
![Genevieve Nnaji](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hollywood-house-speaker-imgs-GenevieveNnaji.jpg)
Genevieve Nnaji
Actor, Producer, Director
![Gina Yashere](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/hollywood-house-speaker-imgs-_gina.jpg)
Gina Yashere
Comedian & Producer
![Jason George](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Jason_George.jpg)
Jason GeorgeActor/SAG-AFTRA Chair
![Kanyessa McMahon](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/essence-house-speaker-imgs_0002_KenyessaMcMahon.jpg)
Kanyessa McMahon
EP & Creative Director of Suddenly There
![Karen Toliver](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hollywood-house-speaker-KarenToliver.jpg)
Karen Toliver
EVP of Creative for Sony Pictures Animation
![Kathryn Bostic](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/hollywood-house-speaker-imgs-_K-Bostic.jpg)
Kathryn Bostic
Award Winning Composer & Artist
![Kellee Edwards](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hollywood-house-speaker-KEdwards.jpg)
Kellee Edwards
Travel Expert, TV Host & Explorer Ad Principal
![Kim Kimble](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Kim-Kimble-Head-Shot-Purple.jpg)
Kim Kimble
Celebrity Hairstylist
![Knatokie Ford](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hollywood-house-speaker-KnatokieFordHeadshot.jpg)
Knatokie Ford
Executive Advisor Entertainment & STEM Engagement, #seeher
![Lena Waithe](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hollywood-house-speaker-imgs-lena-waithe.jpg)
Lena Waithe
Award Winning Writer, Creator, Producer & Actor
![Lexi Underwood](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hollywood-house-speaker-lexi.jpg)
Lexi Underwood
Actress, Singer, Filmmaker, & Activist
![Lindsey Lanier](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/hollywood-house-speaker-imgs-_LINDSEY-LANIER.jpg)
Lindsey Lanier
VP, A & R Motown
![Lyric Ross](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hollywood-house-speaker-Lyric-Ross.jpg)
Lyric Ross
Actress
![Moana Luu](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Moana_Luu.jpg)
Moana Luu
Chief Content & Creative Officer of ESSENCE
![Nina Shaw](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/EssenceHouse-Nina-Shaw.jpg)
Nina Shaw
Entertainment Attorney
![Nina Yang Bongiovi](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/EssenceHouse-Nina-Yang.jpg)
Nina Yang Bongiovi
Film Producer
![Pearlena Igbokwe](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/PearlenaIgbokwe.png)
Pearlena Igbokwe
Television Executive
![Raj Register](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/essence-house-speaker-imgs_0000_RajRegister.jpg)
Raj Register
Head of Brand Strategy
![Richelieu Dennis](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Rich.jpg)
Richelieu Dennis
Founder & Chair, ESSENCE Ventures
![Sidra Smith](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/hollywood-house-speaker-imgs-_IMG_5657.jpg)
Sidra SmithExecutive Producer, ESSENCE Studios
![Sofia Wylie](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hollywood-house-speaker-SofiaW.jpg)
Sofia WylieActress, Singer and Dancer
![TIANA MAJOR9](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TIANA-MAJOR9.jpg)
Tiana Major9
R&B Singer
![Tilane Jones](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TilaneJones_Headshot.jpg)
Tilane JonesPresident of ARRAY
![Tina Perry](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TinaPerry.png)
Tina Perry
President, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
![Vanessa Morrison](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/hollywood-house-speaker-imgs-_VanessaMorrison3.jpg)
Vanessa Morrison
President, Fox Family
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We will be hosting screenings of Twenties, a new series from Executive Producer and Creator Lena Waithe, centers around girlfriends Hattie, Marie, and Nia as they pursue their dreams and love, while testing the limits of “diversity, equity, and inclusion” in Los Angeles.