SAMMA (South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment) will be launching their LA chapter on Wed, May 6th, 2009 in Beverly Hills.
The list of speakers looks impressive, to say the least.
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South Asian’s and India’s Leadership in US Media, Entertainment and Marketing Industry showcased at LA launch of SAMMA
Walt Disney SVP overseeing investment in India speaks at LA’s first organization bringing together growing network of South Asian in US media and entertainment
May 2nd, 2009, Los Angeles – SAMMA (South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association) launches its LA chapter in Beverly Hills at the world-renowned Sundaram Tagore Gallery, this Wednesday, May 6th, 2009. After 3 successful years in New York City and growing to over 1500 members, SAMMA expands to LA to reflect the rise and success of South Asian professionals, actors, creatives, and media/entertainment executives in the Southern California Region.
Following on the success of Slumdog Millionaire, Bollywood’s multi-million dollar investments in Hollywood and vice versa, and the recent rise of Indians to within top US media/entertainment companies to executive levels, SAMMA is the first US-based organization whose aim is to network and organize the growing community of South Asians in the US media, entertainment and marketing industry as well as fuel collaborations between US and India-based media, marketing and entertainment companies.
SAMMA proudly announces three special guests in honor of its LA launch event who reflect the blurring worlds of media, marketing and entertainment – here in the US and on a global scale, especially between the US and India:
1) Kevin Mayer, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, The Walt Disney Company. Mr. Mayer's group targets emerging media businesses new to the Walt Disney portfolio as well as evaluating and executing their global acquisition strategy. Mr. Mayer is responsible for The Walt Disney Company's exciting investment in India-based UTV, and sits on the UTV Board of Directors.
2) Kevin Morris, Managing Partner, Morris Yorn Barnes & Levine. Kevin Morris is the co-founder and managing partner of the mega-powerful entertainment law firm, Morris, Yorn, Barnes & Levine. Morris/Yorn is one of the first entertainment law firms in the country to completely embrace the blurring divide between traditional and digital entertainment. Mr. Morris, while representing some of the top stars in Hollywood (examples include Matthew McConaughey, Mike Judge, Mike Newell, Snoop Dogg, Ellen Degeneres, Scarlett Johansson and Chris Rock) continues to build an impressive list of digital wins and business models.
3) Jonathan Prince, Writer/Executive Producer, "American Dreams" and "The Cleaner". Jonathan Prince is one of television's most prolific writer/producers. Considered by industry insiders as one of the best pitch-men and "big idea" generators in the business, he continually pushes the media envelope. Most recently, he created the ground-breaking digital series for CBS.com and Saturn, "Novel Adventures". He executive-produces "The Cleaner" on A&E, starring Benjamin Bratt and he was the creator of the acclaimed NBC series "American Dreams," during which he solidified his reputation as an expert brand integrator.
ABOUT SAMMA:
Founded in 2006, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association (SAMMA) provides South Asian thought leaders and professionals in the media, marketing and entertainment industries a national platform for networking and business/professional development as well as platform for promoting the emergence of South Asians in the US and global media, marketing and entertainment industry.
To learn more about SAMMA past activities, visit SAMMA’s 2008 national conference website www.sammasummit.com or www.samma.info (under construction)
LISTING:
SAMMA (South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association) LOS ANGELES CHAPTER LAUNCH AND OPEN NETWORKING EVENT
Sundaram Tagore Gallery (http://www.sundaramtagore.com/)
9606 Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
May 6th, 2009
Doors Open at 7:00PM
Guest Speakers: (1) Kevin Mayer, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, The Walt Disney Company. (2) Kevin Morris, Managing Partner, Morris Yorn Barnes & Levine. (3) Jonathan Prince, Writer/Executive Producer.
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Website: www.samma.info