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12 FA L L 2 0 2 1 I C A S Q U A R T E R L Y ANNOUNCEMENTS EIPMA has been busy finishing our "Equal Space Challenge" with Space Games Federation® (SGF), finalizing our membership structure, and scheduling new connections with schools and universities. EIPMA HAS A NEW VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY EIPMA held elections for Vice President and Secretary in June and welcome Richard McKernan as Vice President and Lauren Johnson as Secretary. We are thrilled to have them join in the leadership of EIPMA. We would also like to thank out-going Vice President Molly Shock (ACE) and Secretary Fabienne Rawlings (ACE) for their dedication in helping found this organization. Both of them have been vital in the establishment of EIPMA. They will stay involved by moving to our Advisory Council. #NOBEL4ISS EQUAL SPACE CHALLENGE Our "Equal Space Challenge" event has come to a close. Students, young professionals, and others interested in careers in media and entertainment competed by creating a one- EIPMA Bridging the gap between aspiring professionals and industry experts. to-five-minute public service announcement video to support the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to the International Space Station. The winner will be announced during the second week of August. On July 14, we finished our series of nine webinars on the filmmaking process. This webinar series was in collaboration with Claremont High School's Cinematic Arts Program (CCAP), Entertainment Industry Professionals Mentoring Alliance, Space Games Federation, and the Vaughan International Film Festival to inform and educate aspiring filmmakers through the production process from industry professionals in conjunction with the #NOBEL4ISS Equal Space Challenge. These webinars were all wonderfully moderated by Sara Hills from Claremont High School to whom EIPMA and SGF would like to extend our thanks. You can check out these webinars which will be available to view through the Space Games Federation website and on our very own EIPMA YouTube channel. Webinar topics include copyright law, producing, writing, editing, directing, cinematography, sound, special effects, augmented & virtual reality, and re-recoding mixing. EICOP Inaugural HBCU in LA: Hollywood Summit 2021 On June 1, the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP) held an HBCU in LA: Hollywood Summit 2021. The four-day conference consisted of seminars, panel discussions, screenings, and other industry-related events to expand the industry's knowledge of HBCU's and vice versa. Once COVID-19 is behind us, future convening will be in-person as part of our traditional "HBCU in LA Hollywood Welcome Week" events. For further information about the EICOP events, please visit their website at eicop.org To learn more about EIPMA, please visit our website at: eipma.org FOLLOW THE CAS ON SOCIAL MEDIA Stay up to date on the latest CAS news, events, and exclusive offerings. Be sure to check your email inboxes and follow the CAS on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.