Women in Entertainment Announces 3rd Annual Summit Featuring Ava DuVernay, Geena Davis, Greta Gerwig, and Patty Jenkins

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in Entertainment announces that it will host its third annual summit in Los Angeles, November 2, 2017. Over the course of the day, WIE will gather some of the most creative minds in television, film, and sports for a series of powerful keynotes, thought-provoking panel discussions, and inspiring fireside chats. Designed to address a range of issues that affect women, topics include the rise of women's leadership, how storytelling can impact social change, and empowering the next generation of women creatives.

"We are excited to bring new thought leaders to the table to continue these conversations. As the entertainment industry evolves, we're proud to champion women and be a forum for these discussions," said Renee Rossi, co-founder of Women in Entertainment. "The women featured this year are brilliant storytellers and creative forces. We couldn't be more thrilled and excited for this year's summit."

2017 speakers include: Geena Davis, Actor, Producer and Founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media; Patty Jenkins, Director and Screenwriter; Ava DuVernay, Director, Screenwriter, Film marketer and Film distributor; Gabrielle Carteris, Actress and SAG-AFTRA President; Greta Gerwig, Director, Writer & Actress; Dalia Ganz; Executive Director, Social Media, Digital Marketing & Synergy at Freeform; Margie Cohn, Head of Television at DreamWorks Animation; Marta Fernandez, SVP of Original Programming at Starz; Ellen McGirt, Senior Editor at Fortune Magazine; Linda Ong, CEO of TruthCo; Dee Rees, Screenwriter and Director; Heather Parry, Producer; Victoria Mahoney, Filmmaker; Amy Stanton, Founder and CEO of Stanton & Company; Brooke Karzen, Senior Vice President, Alternative Series, Warner Horizon Television; Jennifer Cochis, Film Producer; Aury Wallington, Novelist and TV Writer at DreamWorks Animation.

The event gathers women and men who are dedicated to celebrating the empowerment of women in all areas of the entertainment industry. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Eventbrite Link here. More information can be found at www.womeninentertainment.com.

About Women in Entertainment 
Women in Entertainment launched in 2015 to bring together forward-thinkers from all areas of the entertainment industry to explore a variety of topics that greatly impact women: from human rights and women's leadership, to storytelling across platforms and empowering the next generation of women to emerge as creative powerhouses.

It is an extraordinary time for women across all forms of entertainment, and Women in Entertainment brings together activists, artists, entrepreneurs, executives, and journalists. There is so much to learn from those who are agents of change, raising the bar for the industry and championing the empowerment of women and girls across the globe – the role models we want our daughters to emulate.

Our programming is designed to spark a broader, more transparent dialogue that focuses on current and emerging topics with analysis and depth that has not yet been explored by a dedicated program. In the past year, we have launched networking evenings, mentorship programs, our WIE Network, and a series of workshops to provide women the tools to succeed. Together, we seek to find creative answers to the challenges facing women in the entertainment industry. WIE is a place of action, not accolades.

WIE is a limited liability corporation and a registered 501c3.

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