Events and Activities


Participants in IEMS events get to hear firsthand how industry executives are responding to changing market demands, participate in hands-on workshops, and make lasting connections.

IEMS menternship events give students the opportunity to receive career mentorship and advice from industry executives and build relationships toward internships and jobs.

The IEMS actively collaborates with numerous industry partners on events that bring the community together to discuss contemporary issues and trends and provide great networking opportunities for students and alumni.
Upcoming Events & Activites

Join the IEMS, the Pepperdine Center for Women in Leadership, and Women in Film for a frank panel discussion about being a woman entrepreneur in the screen industry. Based on research done by Associate Professor of Sport Administration Alicia Jessop in association with Women in Film.
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To celebrate the dedication of the new Masuda Surf Cinema Screening Room at Villa Graziadio, the IEMS will host a VIP screening of BUNKER77, Takuji Masuda’s (‘93, MFA ‘17) celebrated documentary about US surfing legend Bunker Spreckels, followed by a reception.
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Featured Past Events & Activities

The IEMS sponsored an interdisciplinary team of graduate students who won 1st place at this 8th annual competition sponsored by the UCLA Anderson School of Management - Center for Media, Entertainment, and Sports.

The IEMS brought legendary sports agent and chairman and CEO of Steinberg Sports & Entertainment Leigh Steinberg to campus to give an insightful talk on how to harness the power of sport for the betterment of society.

The IEMS sponsored an interdisciplinary team of graduate students for this timely case study competition and conference at the University of Miami.

The IEMS worked with husband and wife team Christiane (JD '98) and Seán Kinney to host a series of workshops on how to craft a compelling story that will connect with your audience.

The IEMS collaborated with filmmakers Dimas and Tiffany Salaberrios on a Red Carpet premiere followed by a Live Q&A moderated by Professor Joi Carr where students had the opportunity to both get involved behind-the-scenes and walk the red carpet.

The IEMS hosted a series of conversations with executives from across the media and entertainment sector to explore how the effects of Covid-19 were impacting the industry.