About this Event
Come ready to be inspired to take action and make your dream career happen on your own terms, make new connections, and perhaps even find your next creative collaborator. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of this inaguaral event hosted by BraveMaker at USC.
Hosted by filmmaker and founder of BraveMaker a nonprofit, charitable film organization, podcast, film festival and production company headquartered in Redwood City, Ca (SF Bay Area). Tony is the writer/director and producer of LAST CHANCE CHARLENE out on VOD and is currently in pre-production for 33 DAYS to be filmed in San Francisco and Losa Angeles.
Meet our panelists!
is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and actor originally from the south suburbs of Chicago. She is the founder of RLH Productions, a boutique production company which specializes in amplifying Black voices. Her directorial debut, ADULLAM, premiered at Bentonville Film Festival, winning Best Screenplay at Black Girls Rock! Film Fest and Best Black Lens Film at Sidewalk Film Festival, and secured distribution on REVOLT TV. She created the comedic web series NAPS, which was featured as a web series to watch by Blavity's Shadow & Act, and has also produced several award-winning short films. Regina was also a writer on a new animated Disney series. As an actor she can be seen featured in shows like The Chi, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, All Rise, and 9-1-1: Lone Star. She proudly serves as the Pre-Production Supervisor for Black Girls Film Camp where she mentors young filmmakers providing script feedback and production support. Regina is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.
is a multi-talented comedic and musical force to be reckoned with, whose boundless energy and love for making people laugh has endeared her to audiences worldwide. An extremely gifted improviser, actress, and singer, Leah's performances are a captivating blend of sass, wit, and charm that leave audiences in stitches. Leah's impressive resumé includes collaborations with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Wayne Brady, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Mary J. Blige, Jimmy Kimmel, Meghan Trainor, and Jack Black. She has also made her mark on the big screen, appearing in films such as JAY AND SILENT BOB REBOOT, PINK SKIES AHEAD, and DOGNAPPED: HOUND FOR THE HOLIDAYS. As a co-star on Comedy Central's CORPORATE and NOT SAFE WITH NIKKI GLASER, Leah has proven herself to be a versatile performer capable of entertaining audiences on every medium and stage. Leah is the Gemini co-host of the popular spiritual-comedy "BASIC WITCHES" podcast, which was recorded in the haunted basement of The World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood. Leah's work extends beyond the stage and screen, as she has been featured in videos and articles in various media outlets such as Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed, CollegeHumor, Clevver, and Refinery 29. Leah wrote, produced, and performed THE C-WORD: CONSENT, a comedic sexual consent awareness show that currently tours colleges all across the country. She was also a writer for Fullscreen, DirecTV's comedy sports late-night talk show FAIR GAME WITH BROCK EVERETT, and was a Talent & Monologue Intern at CONAN. She has been a consultant on and helped develop over 100+ game shows and comedy shows for network television. With her extensive training in improv at Groundlings, UCB, iO West, Second City Chicago, and Westside Comedy, Leah is a master of her craft and was recently accepted into Groundlings Writer's Lab. She has performed at renowned comedy festivals such as SF SketchFest, Improv Fest Ireland in Dublin, Del Close Marathon in NYC, Red Rocks Comedy Festival in Utah, Las Vegas Comedy Festival, and more. Leah has over 70,000 followers on TikTok for her celebrity impressions. Leah's personal mission in life is to add sparkle, sass, and laughs wherever she can.
is an actress, filmmaker, and YouTube content creator who knows firsthand what it means to be the CEO of your own career. From booking commercials and films, to producing her own projects, she has built a thriving career by showing up—both online and in person.
With representation in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Phoenix, and New Mexico, As a proud oversharer, Belgica has leveraged her love of people and storytelling to connect with industry professionals and open doors in film, commercials, and—up next—television.
Passionate about demystifying the industry, she shares her journey on YouTube, offering how-to guides, behind-the-scenes insights, and lifestyle content designed to help actors take charge of their careers. Want to learn how she’s making it happen? Subscribe at youtube.com/belgicapaola!
is an award-winning filmmaker known for directing “Weird Al” Yankovic’s 11-minute parody music video “Trapped in the Drive-Thru,” HBO’s Streamy-nominated animated comedy series “Eli’s Dirty Jokes,” and Fox Sports' “Fight Stories with Urijah Faber.” He also co-created E! News’ Snapchat series “The Rundown” and has produced numerous viral shorts and web series since 2001, accumulating over 1 billion views across various platforms.Doug currently produces the hit parody gaming/animation series “Super Gaming Secrets” and the animated interview series “Video Game Life.” He is also developing an interactive trivia show titled “Missed a Clue?”You can watch Doug’s shorts and series on his YouTube channel at youtube.com/@doogtoons.
Johnny Murillo is the founder of Chicano Hollywood, a platform for Chicano/Latino creators since 2021, based in Los Angeles with 10 chapters around the nation. With the Chicano Hollywood platform Johnny has hosted several industry conferences, educational workshops, and networking mixers, as well as created original content all with the purpose of increasing accessibility to the entertainment industry. Prior to that he has been a writer and producer for the past 17 years, creating feature films, web series and short form content. He is known for pairing his business and storytelling skills in order to create opportunities for the Chicano/Latino community.
Date: Friday, April 11th, 2025
Time: 1-2:30pm
Location: USC: SC: Verna & Peter Dauterive Hall 112
Address: Verna & Peter Dauterive Hall 112, 3620 S. Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA, 90007
RSVP: FREE, limited seating
Parking: Please click here to view information from USC. Please focus only on the red box that says UPC. Do not look at the blue box that is marked HSC. HSC is USC's Health Science Campus and is in a different part of Los Angeles. Parking can be tricky, so please be advised! Read the USC parking information and to not park in any RESERVED spaces. There are also parking meters around USC, but depending on the time of day, these can get filled pretty quickly. Using Uber or Lyft is also another best option because that will save money on parking. Parking ranges from $4/hr up to a daily pass of $20 with a $0.50 fee. We have attached a USC campus map. The red rectangle (E7) on the map is the Verna and Peter Dauterive (VPD) building and the two circles show the closest parking structures (McCarthy Way Parking Structure and Flower Street Parking Structure). Additionally, all visitors entering USC must show a valid ID (driver's license, passport, etc.). All persons attending this event will have to go through a security checkpoint on campus, where they will present their ID. If the person at the checkpoint asks why you are visiting campus, your can simply say you are here for a workshop in Dauterive Hall. If you do not have an ID, you will NOT be allowed on campus. We encourage attendees to arrive 15 minutes early and give yourselves plenty of time to park and walk to VPD room 112. To park on USC's campus and then walk to the building can take anywhere from 10 - 20 minutes.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
University of Southern California, Verna & Peter Dauterive Hall 112, Los Angeles, United States
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