"Q&A with a BET Executive"

Join BiH in Celebrating 5 Years!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
6:30-8:30PM

Location
The Showbiz Software Store
500 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049

About the Event
Do you have a television pilot script/idea, completed series seeking distribution, or a reality TV project that caters toward an African American audience, OR maybe you are a director, wrtier, producer or actor wanting to learn more about the TV development and production, this is an intimate Q&A forum that you do not want to miss! All participants will have an opportunity to ask questions directly to the speaker throughout the moderated discussion.

About the Speaker
Austyn Biggers currently serves as the Sr. Director of Development for BET Networks, where he is involved in all facets of original series development and production. Austyn’s BET credits include Baldwin Hills, College Hill, Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is, First In, The Kennedy’s, and most recently, The Laurie Ann Gibson Dance Project. Austyn also develops numerous pilots and presentations for the network. Prior to October, 2008 Austyn was the VP of Development for SokoLobl Entertainment. In addition to his role with SokoLobl, Austyn provided freelance development, casting, and production services for other production companies and networks including Go Go Luckey, Ripe Digital, Ryan Seacrest Productions, and MTV. Over the last 10 years, Austyn has worked in virtually every aspect of television production, from development to field to post. He has developed and produced formats for TV, the internet, shorts, and film. Originally from Nashville, TN, Austyn attended Florida State University and has called Atlanta, New York and London home before settling down in L.A. Austyn volunteers with several organizations including those related to HIV/AIDS, Women and Men’s Cancer, and Domestic Abuse. He is also a strong advocate for animal rights and encourages everyone to adopt their next pet.

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