ESSENCE has cultivated a hub for all kinds of creators. For fashion lovers, September is home to Fashion House. For music lovers, there’s the Essence Festival. And for today’s entertainers, there’s Hollywood House. Next month, the day-long celebration returns to Los Angeles, bringing the biggest up-and-coming creators of film and television to Hollywood, the land of their big breaks.
This year’s theme is Change script reel, Hollywood House has the chance to dive into your dreams and take the next step towards your debut. Whether you’re interested in “behind the scenes” roles such as directing, writing, producing, or visual storytelling, or want to take center stage in front of the camera through acting. GU brings Gen Z flair to several activations that are worth stopping by.
Sharpen your skills through office hours. There, you can learn about copyrighting your work, understanding the audition process, perfecting your pitch, and the steps to owning a production company. Plus, our Speed His Mentoring will be back and you’ll have the chance to meet and chat. Industry experts get the inside scoop on the breach.
After all that fun, take a break and join the Vitamin G panel. GU founder Lechelle Dennis speaks with some of his most prominent Gen Z actors about balancing health and career. Learn how on-screen professionals balance taking care of their mental health, working long hours on set, and maintaining their self-worth. Throughout the day’s panel discussions and activities, you’ll leave Hollywood with an increased following to connect and create a network of new opportunities.
Hollywood House will be held on March 8th from 10am to 6pm PT. Visit ESSENCE to get your free tickets. Don’t miss his exciting day full of industry insiders who could bring you big opportunities.
