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CMA New York Chapter Meet Up and Books Signing with Angela Santomero

CMA New York Chapter Meet Up and Books Signing with Angela Santomero

Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:00 PM

American Whiskey, 10001

Join us for our members only monthly networking meetup! Please RSVP on the website for entry.

CMA Los Angeles Chapter - Monthly Meetup!

CMA Los Angeles Chapter – Monthly Meetup!

Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:00 AM

Sightglass Coffee, 90038

Circle the date for our March Morning Meet-Up – Saturday, March 30th, at 10 AM at Sightglass Coffee. This month, we’re thrilled to have Marisa X. Castro, producer at Moonbug, joining us. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet other creatives, swap stories, and enjoy a cup of coffee. See you there!

CMA Los Angeles - Goes to the Movies!

CMA Los Angeles – Goes to the Movies!

Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:00 PM

El Capitan Theatre, 90028

We are excited to announce that our CMA Goes to the Movies series is back! We will be heading back to the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood to watch ‘Luca’, the Disney/Pixar film that never reached theaters due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Join us for an exciting afternoon together for the 1pm showing of Luca on 3/30.

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Collectively, individually and across kids media we seek to inspire industry excellence through virtual Panels, in-person Events, Workshops, Mentorship, and Research & Insights Reports. We understand the privilege and the responsibility we share as the creative community shaping the minds and hearts of our children … and thereby, our future.

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CMA New York! 🗽🍎

You are invited by CMA Mentor Toby Cochran and @BigGrinProductions to the New York run of their new film, LUKi & the Lights! LUKi, a charming and upbeat robot known for living life to the fullest, is diagnosed with the life-altering disease ALS. He must choose how to face life going forward. 🤖💡🎥

The film will be screened at the Cinema Village nightly from March 23rd-29th at 6pm. Following the film, there will be a Q&A and a reception for an opportunity to meet with the creators and animators and share thoughts about the movie! (insert CTA on how to snag tickets and the link for registration link.)

We are giving away 5 tickets to CMA members to the sold-out opening night on March 22nd and all you need to do is share in the comments your favorite part of being a CMA member! Share this post for a bonus entry. Winners will be announced on Tuesday. 

Good luck and we hope to see you there!
CMA LOS ANGELES! 🌴🌇Are you ready for back to back events on Saturday, March 30th?!

Come spend a beautiful morning with us on Saturday, March 30th 10am at @sightglassla! Get excited to see with your fellow members and our very special guest, @MoonbugEntertainment Producer, Marisa X. Castro! 🎉☕🍵

CMA Goes to the Movies is back and we will be watching Disney and Pixar's Luca at the El Capitan Theater at 1pm! This will be Luca's first theatrical run since its release during the COVID-19 pandemic and we are excited to spend it with you! 🎥🍿🐟

RSVP through the link in bio. Come to one, or come to both- we look forward to seeing you there!!
📚 Join us for an exclusive evening with Angela Santomero, as she signs copies of her latest empowering book, "Life Clues: Unlocking the Lessons to an Exceptional Life." 📺 This is a members-only event happening on Wed, March 27th, from 6-7:30 pm at American Whiskey in New York. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Register through the link in our bio.
We're ready to sit in our Thinking Chair! Here's a #ThrowbackThursday to our annual Red Chair event last month, this time with the amazing Angela Santomero (@angelasclues), co-creator of Blue's Clues 💙 🐾

The wonderful Amy Friedman (@amy.friedman.129) is no stranger to our signature Red Chair series, having hosted it for about 12 years now. We were so honored to have teamed up with Angela, who's been such a transformative figure in the industry, and to have partnered with @Kidscreen at this year's Kidscreen Summit.

Want to join us in person at our next event? Sign up as a Member to keep up to date! Link in bio.
We're on the search for trailblazers, storytellers and champions of play! Is that you? 🤩🙋

At our annual StoryTime event on Tuesday May 7 at New York's RetroReport, we're bringing together visionaries from all corners of the kids and family industry to share inspirational stories about the power of play. 

How has play influenced your work and the way you make media? Is there someone you admire in the kids and family industry who deserves celebration? Nominate yourself, a colleague or a friend to take part in this transformative storytelling experience. 

Find the nomination form at the link in bio, and tag a friend you think should be part of this unforgettable evening in the comments. ⬇️

#ChildrensMedia #KidsEntertainment #MediaIndustry #CMAEvents #Storytelling #MediaCreators #tellafriend #storytime #newyorkcity
Are toys the answer to improving healthcare for children? 🧸 This clip is from our virtual panel Perspectives on Play: From Toys to Healthcare with @sydthetoykid, @aaronjhorowitz, and Joshua Garrett. Learn more about therapeutic, innovative play as they dive into interactive technology and toys in the health space and beyond (check out our YouTube channel to watch the full panel). RSVP to our next one as a CMA member — head to the link in bio to sign up!

#ChildrensMedia #KidsEntertainment #FamilyFriendly #ChildDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #CMACommunity #DigitalLearning #MediaIndustry #InclusiveMedia #MediaInnovation
ARE YOU READY FOR THE EVENT OF THE YEAR?
Mark your calendars for our most anticipated Story Time yet! On May 7th we're bringing you an unforgettable evening with some of the most accomplished visionaries in our field discussing the power of play.

This year's lineup will spill never-before-heard tales that will both warm your soul and spark your creativity. Get ready to be motivated, moved and amazed by their real journeys - the triumphs, the heartbreak, the moments when play transformed everything.

Space is limited, so clear your schedule now! We promise you'll leave feeling empowered and eager to infuse your life and work with more play. We'll see you on May 7 at Retro Report! The storytelling begins...

#CMAEvent #PowerOfPlay #StoryTime #ChildrensMedia #ChildDevelopment #MediaCreators #CMACommunity #Storytelling
CMA New York!🗽🍎The time has come to enjoy our monthly NomadWorks Mondays complementary co-working space at the @nomadworksnyc Times Square location! Meet and co-work with your fellow members on March 18th from 11am to 1pm. Secure your spot and rsvp through the link in bio today!