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14 I M PS E . O R G BY BERNARD WEISER MPSE Bridging the Gap BETWEEN ASPIRING PROFESSIONALS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS The challenges of 2024 just continued for us in post- production and of course, then there were "the fi res." On behalf of EIPMA, our hearts go out to all of you who've been aff ected by the fi res and those who have lost homes. We are seeing encouraging signs of the industry rebounding, which fi lls us with optimism for the summer and beyond. Our commitment to nurturing the next generation of entertainment professionals remains unwavering toward helping new talent fi nd a path into the entertainment industry. Spring is here 2025 came with so much anticipation of work and finding a path to normalcy. Well… A successful livestreamed event, featuring inspiring women in the industry was held on November 9, 2024, at the Avid Technologies Offi ces in Burbank, Calif., and streamed live on our EIPMA YouTube channel. A recording is available now. Go to the EIPMA channel on YouTube and take a look. EIPMA wishes to give our heartfelt thanks to all of you who have already donated but urgently need your continued support to sustain our programs. Please consider a small donation to our organization through our website eipma.org. Every dollar is so appreciated. Our One-on-One Mentoring program is picking up again with interest and participation both locally and from a far. Here is what the Entertainment Industry Professionals Mentoring Alliance has been up to recently: ROLE MODELS: Women in Entertainment & How They Got There This event was sponsored by: Cinema Audio Society Motion Picture Sound Editors Avid Technologies NBCUniversal Studio Post Panelists: Director Linda Mendoza DGA Picture Editor Sabrina Plisco ACE Producer/Director Avril Z. Speaks Production Mixer Lisa Pinero CAS Moderator: Producer/Director Midge Costin MPSE This event featured talented women sharing their insights about overcoming challenges and showcasing their journeys in this industry.