How I Transitioned From Choreographing "Baby Got Back" To Directing

Sept. 19 you're invited to an Austin Entertainment Business Event! Network with producers, directors, investors, CEOs, Crew.... in Austin or Zoom AND see an amazing guest speaker. This Month we have: Director Jeannette Godoy who transitioned from Choreographing "Baby Got Back"to Directing film, episodics & high profile branded content. She's worked with HBO Max, Peacock, Bumble, Nike, Meta... Against all the boulders thrown in her direction, Jeannette Godoy transitioned from choreography to directing. Did you know... Underrepresentation of Latinas: While women made up 18% of directors in the top 250 films in 2022, the percentage of Latinas specifically is much lower. According to the 2022 Hollywood Diversity Report, only 1% of directors in the top-grossing films were Latina. Latinas in Television: In the 2022-2023 season, Latinas directed only 3% of television episodes across broadcast, cable, and streaming, according to the Directors Guild of America (DGA). Intersectionality: As both women and part of an underrepresented ethnic group, Mexican women face a "double bind" where they must overcome both gender and racial/ethnic barriers in the industry. Find out... Amongst all the odds, find out how Jeannette went from Choreography to Directing. Get tips you can use for yourself when overcoming your own career hurdles. (no matter what size, shape or color you are) Discover opportunities arising NOW for up & coming directors. And... Open mic to introduce yourself / project. Bachata dancing from our favorite surprise flash mob choreographer. If you want to perform, email us: [hidden] RSVP Austin: $15 RSVP Zoom: Free VIP Member Login & RSVP: VIP members attend events free + VIP seating and more. Become VIP: $11/ month billed annually. The only reason we charge is because it costs $1000+ to keep this group running. In Texas alone we connect with over 15,000 entertainment pros & elite corporations to strengthen and build a strong entertainment industry workforce in Texas so you don't have to travel elsewhere, like Oklahoma! Hope to meet you on Sept. 19! PS: If this is your first time, we usually average around 60-300 attendees who were invited from our call sheets & word of mouth. The open mic is SUPER helpful to introduce yourself to the crowd and make connections quickly! All the best, AEB's Founder & Producer Jennifer Hutchins More Info below.