Film Festivals | Panels | Juries
FESTIVAL LAURELS and WINS for "An Unfamiliar Life" (feature screenplay)
co-written by Toni D'Antonio and Mitch del Monico
Since only one writer can go, the lead writer on this project, Toni D'Antonio, will attend, but I'm so grateful the project was selected!
PANELIST "LGBTQ+ Portrayal in Arts and Media" Plenary
Saturday, March 16, 2019 | 3 PM PST
USC campus, Ronald Tutor Campus Center, Trojan Grand Ballroom
3607 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, CA 90089
I had a great time as part of the "LGBTQ+ Portrayal in Arts and Media" panel with Alexandra Billings, Christian Clemenson, and moderator JP Karliak at Out to Innovate™ 2019, a two-day career summit for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Join us March 16-17, 2019 at the University of Southern California campus in Los Angeles CA for a weekend of sharing, mentoring, learning, workshops, poster session, and career resources.
GUEST JUROR The 11th Annual Don Thompson LGBT Film Festival
Saturday, April 7, 2018 | 2-6 PM
USC School of Cinematic Arts’ (SCA) Stark Family Theatre
George Lucas Building, University of Southern California
900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles 90089
Saturday, April 7, 2018 | 2-6 PM
USC School of Cinematic Arts’ (SCA) Stark Family Theatre
George Lucas Building, University of Southern California
900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles 90089
This was my third time as a guest juror for the Don Thompson LGBT Film Festival, begun as an outdoor movie night fundraiser coordinated by Amy Ross PhD '86 and LA Frontrunners. Today, the festival showcases the work of up-and-coming LGBTQ and ally Trojan filmmakers and has become one of USC Lambda's signature events, with proceeds benefiting the Don Thompson Scholarship in Cinematic Arts. The films are fantastic. So glad I got to help celebrate these unique voices!
PANELIST "Cis in a Trans World: Transgender Visibility" at the LA Film Festival
Saturday, June 17, 2017 | 12 PM
Kirk Douglas Theatre
9820 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
GUEST JUROR The 10th Annual Don Thompson LGBT Film Festival
Saturday, April 1, 2017 | 1-6 PM
USC School of Cinematic Arts’ (SCA) Stark Family Theatre
George Lucas Building, University of Southern California
900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles 90089
Saturday, April 1, 2017 | 1-6 PM
USC School of Cinematic Arts’ (SCA) Stark Family Theatre
George Lucas Building, University of Southern California
900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles 90089
I presented "Is There Room for Stereotypes in Innovation? How to Make Media Stereotypes Work For You and Make Specificity Your Greatest Asset" at the 49th Annual Conference of the Italian American Studies Association, held this year at California State University, Long Beach:
Thursday, November 3, 2016 - Saturday, November 5, 2016 This national conference brings together scholars in the field of Italian-American Studies and other inspired individuals to celebrate the Italian diaspora. I'm honored to have had my presentation included. |
Friday, July 22, 2016 | 2:00 PM PDT
PANELIST "Transgender in Popular Media" Panel at Comic-Con 2016
San Diego Convention Center, Room 28DE
111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego 92101
COMIC-CON ATTENDEE BADGES ARE SOLD OUT
PANELIST "Transgender in Popular Media" Panel at Comic-Con 2016
San Diego Convention Center, Room 28DE
111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego 92101
COMIC-CON ATTENDEE BADGES ARE SOLD OUT
The eyes of the pop culture world are on the transgender community as more and more comics, television shows, and movies feature trans characters, trans creators, and their stories. How do trans characters affect narratives in popular genres? How can trans creators, artists, and actors best make their mark on popular arts? What are the next steps for trans representation from comic books to Hollywood? Join Prism Comics and moderator Tara Madison Avery (Gooch, Stacked Deck Press) for a lively discussion of these and other topics with panelists Julie Rei Goldstein (Time Traveling Bong), Mikki del Monico (Alto), Shadi Petosky (Danger & Eggs), Bishakh Som (The Other Side: A Queer Paranormal Romance Anthology), Kylie Wu (Trans Girl Next Door), and Billy White Acre (composer, musician).
Saturday, May 7, 2016 | 12-1 PM
PANELIST CreatorUp! Presents: OUT WebFest 2016 Accelerator Program
with Mike Tringe, Mikki del Monico, and Selina Ringel
American Film Institute
2021 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles 90027
PANELIST CreatorUp! Presents: OUT WebFest 2016 Accelerator Program
with Mike Tringe, Mikki del Monico, and Selina Ringel
American Film Institute
2021 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles 90027
Friday, March 25, 2016 | 5:30-6:30 PM
PANELIST “Transgender in Media” panel at WonderCon 2016 Los Angeles Convention Center, Level Two, Room 502A 1201 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90015 |
Saturday, April 2, 2016 | 1-6 PM
GUEST JUROR The 9th Annual Don Thompson LGBT Film Festival at the USC School of Cinematic Arts’ (SCA) Stark Family Theatre, George Lucas Building, University of Southern California 900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles 90089 |