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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 β€˜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.

CMA Presents "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock" | A conversation with the team behind Jim Henson's fun-loving Fraggles!

CMA Presents "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock" | A conversation with the team behind Jim Henson's fun-loving Fraggles!

Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:00 PM

CMA Screening Room,

Join us for a conversation with the creative minds behind the captivating series that takes us back to the rock! We’ll be chatting with Executive Producer, Halle Stanford, Executive Producer, writer and puppeteer John Tartaglia, writer Charley Feldman, and puppeteer, Jordan Lockhart.

We’ll explore Season 2, now airing on Apple TV+, hopes for future seasons and the coming together of children’s media gurus to reboot an epic show. Get ready to be inspired by their passion and creativity!

CMA New York Chapter - April Co-Working

CMA New York Chapter – April Co-Working

Mon Apr 8, 2024 11:00 AM

Nomadworks, 10018

It’s our favorite Monday of the month! Join us for two hours of complementary co-working space. Members only. Register for entry.

CMA New York April Chapter Meet Up

CMA New York April Chapter Meet Up

Tue Apr 30, 2024 6:00 PM

American Whiskey, 10001

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

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πŸ“’ Attention NYC chapter! πŸ“’

Take advantage of your monthly member benefit by joining us at @nomadworksnyc in Times Square on Thursday, April 4th for two hours of co-working space from 11am to 1pm. This is the perfect opportunity to share a space with your fellow CMA members to collaborate and learn from one another! Click the link in our bio to RSVP for this exciting opportunity! 

#CMAEvent #Nomadworks #MemberBenefit #CMANYC #CMAinApril #MediaCreators #CMACommunity
Exciting Week Ahead with CMA! There's still time to mark your calendars and RSVP! Link in bio. 

πŸ’«Don't miss our members only NY Chapter meetup featuring special guest @angelasclues, signing her new book, Life's Clues! 
πŸ’«Calling all early birds in LA! Don't miss our Morning Meetup at @sightglassla with Marisa X. Castro, producer at @moonbugentertainment! 
πŸ’«Stick around after the meetup for CMA At The Movies! We're heading to the @elcapitanthtre at 1PM to catch Pixar's @pixarluca.
What a blast we had at CMA Bay Area's Spring Party! Huge thanks to all our amazing members who joined us at @barebottle for an unforgettable night filled with fun. Stay tuned for more exciting gatherings ahead - we can't wait to create more memories together! 🌷
#ThrowbackThursday to last month's Red Chair event at @Kidscreen Summit 2024 with our very own @amy.friedman.129 and Blue's Clues co-creator @angelasclues as they reveal the moment she knew @steveburnsalive was just what the show needed. We think she was πŸ’― right, do you agree? πŸ’™ 🐾

#ChildrensMedia #KidsEntertainment #EducationalMedia #MediaForKids #MediaIndustry #Edutainment #BluesClues #NickJr #CMAEvents #MediaCreators #ChildrensContent
Did you know? πŸ” a CMA membership offers a treasure trove of perks! 

With a membership, you not only gain access to invaluable resources but also unlock the door to our vibrant and collaborative community!  Connect with like-minded professionals, share insights, and stay ahead of industry trends in the dynamic world of children's media. Be a part of the community today! Link in bio.
CMA New York! πŸ—½πŸŽ

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. πŸ€–πŸ’‘πŸŽ₯

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! πŸŒ΄πŸŒ‡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! πŸŽ‰β˜•πŸ΅

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! πŸŽ₯🍿🐟

RSVP through the link in bio. Come to one, or come to both- we look forward to seeing you there!!
πŸ“š 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." πŸ“Ί 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.