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FIRESIDE CHATS

JOLENE RODRIGUEZ

RICARDO SEBASTIAN

JOLENE RODRIGUEZ

Jolene speaks on her path from Sony Screen Gems to becoming President of Broken English Productions


December 2021

MOISES ZAMORA

RICARDO SEBASTIAN

JOLENE RODRIGUEZ

Moises speaks on how we went from writer to showrunner of Netflix's hit show, Selena, the Series.


February 2022

RICARDO SEBASTIAN

RICARDO SEBASTIAN

RICARDO SEBASTIAN

Ricardo speaks on running the 1st queer BIPOC management company and the in's and out's of representation. 


April 2022

JORGE GUTIERREZ

LINDA YVETTE CHAVEZ

RICARDO SEBASTIAN

The writer/creator of Netflix's Maya and the Three, Book of Life, etc chats with CDI. 


May 2022

TONI GUTIERREZ

LINDA YVETTE CHAVEZ

LINDA YVETTE CHAVEZ

The Manager of Development of Rooster Teeth Studios gives us in depth look into her world. 


June 2022

LINDA YVETTE CHAVEZ

LINDA YVETTE CHAVEZ

LINDA YVETTE CHAVEZ

Co-Creator and Co-Showrunner of Netflix's hit GENTEFIED speaks on her journey from Sundance to Netflix. 


June 2022

MARITZA CABRERA

ALFONSO GOMEZ REJON

MARITZA CABRERA

Maritza gives details on the intricacies of management/production company, Zero Gravity Management.


September 2022

GEORGINA GLEZ

ALFONSO GOMEZ REJON

MARITZA CABRERA

Georgina Glez, Director of International Originals for HBO Max


October 2022

ALFONSO GOMEZ REJON

ALFONSO GOMEZ REJON

ALFONSO GOMEZ REJON

Director and EP of American Horror Story and Netflix's Chambers


November 2022

WORKSHOPS & PANELS

"Building Powerful Relationships" Workshop

"Building Powerful Relationships" Workshop

"Building Powerful Relationships" Workshop

Life, Career, & Business Coach

Jim Arnoff


January 2022

"Career Coaching" Workshop

"Building Powerful Relationships" Workshop

"Building Powerful Relationships" Workshop

Life, Career, & Business Coach 

Jim Arnoff


February 2022

CDI x Film Fatales

"Building Powerful Relationships" Workshop

CDI x Film Fatales

In collaboration with Film Fatales, the Spring Fling Filmmaker Mixer brought both groups together.


March 2022

CDI x WOCU

"Recharging Your Entertainment Career in The New Year….On Your Own Terms" Workshop

CDI x Film Fatales

In collaboration with Women of Color Unite, we celebrate "Queer Pride in Hollywood" with panelists: Steven Canals, Vico Ortiz, Rain Valdez, Nilee, and Jessica Darrows. 


June 2022

"Recharging Your Entertainment Career in The New Year….On Your Own Terms" Workshop

"Recharging Your Entertainment Career in The New Year….On Your Own Terms" Workshop

"Recharging Your Entertainment Career in The New Year….On Your Own Terms" Workshop

Life, Career, & Business Coach 

Jim Arnoff


January 2023

The movement

PHASE #1

Sponsored membership to every major female organization, when qualifying. 

Allies include: 

  • Alliance of Women Directors
  • Women in Film
  • Film Fatales
  • Women in Media
  • Cinefemme
  • Women of Color Unite

PHASE #2

"LA RAZA" Sponsorship of G&E equipment and Camera packages for Latina Directors working with Latina DPs. 

PHASE #3

- Monthly Community Potluck Meetings


- Fireside Chats with Industry Professionals (Moises Zamora (Showrunner of Netflix’s Selena),    

   Jolene Rodriguez (President of Broken English Productions)


- Script Reading Round Tables


- Career Workshops


- Filmmaker Mixers and Panels

PHASE #4

Quarterly grants to selected CDI members to produce their short, commercial spec, or sizzle with an all female crew. 

Financial assistance in first-tier film festival submissions and travel accommodations.


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