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On Thursday, October 16, First Entertainment Credit Union invites the entertainment community to its Hollywood Branch (6735 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA) for a celebration of International Credit Union Day — highlighting creativity, collaboration, and California’s booming production economy.
This half-day event (9:30 AM – 2:00 PM) brings together artists, union members, and industry professionals for a unique mix of inspiration, networking, and opportunity.
Event Details
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
Location: First Entertainment Credit Union – Hollywood Branch
Address: 6735 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Event Schedule
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Refresh your professional image with a free digital headshot session to kick off the morning.
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
California’s $750M Film & TV Tax Credit is fueling job creation, supporting union crews, and keeping production local. Join industry leaders for an inside look at how this initiative strengthens the state’s creative economy and ensures that Los Angeles remains the world’s production capital.
Panelists:
- Thom Davis – International Representative, IATSE
- Leah Medrano – Deputy Director, California Film Commission
- Steve Owen – President & CEO, First Entertainment Credit Union
- Chris Ursitti – Managing Partner, LA Center Studios
Moderated by: Heather Lewis – VP of Sales, First Entertainment Credit Union
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Meet peers across film, television, and post-production, and share your 30-second spotlight in a lively creative networking session designed to connect talent with opportunity.
Special Offer – Refer a Friend & Win!
For one day only, bring a friend to join First Entertainment Credit Union and:
- Receive $100 for every referral
- Your friends can earn up to $400 in bonuses
- You’ll be entered into a $500 drawing in your First 500 Savings
With production incentives reshaping the state’s entertainment economy, this event isn’t just a celebration—it’s a conversation about sustaining California’s creative heartbeat.
From union growth to financial empowerment, Creative Comeback highlights how collaboration across sectors—film, finance, and policy—creates lasting impact for the industry and its people.
