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April:2010
PRISM Awards on April 22nd! CLICK HERE

Announcing the "DJ AM" Goldstein Recovery Advocacy Award CLICK HERE

March:2010
Check out this year's PRISM Award Nominees! CLICK HERE

February:2010
PRISM Awards on April 22nd! CLICK HERE

Announcing the "DJ AM" Goldstein Recovery Advocacy Award CLICK HERE

January:2010
To Learn more about Women's health CLICK HERE

December:2009
Learn More about our new Strategic Partnership with Goodwill Comm
CLICK HERE

EIC's Partnership with Goodwill Communications CLICK HERE

Spotlight On: Mental Illnesses: Myth vs. Reality CLICK HERE

In the need to reshape your Communication and Marketing skills? Attend the Marketing University-Foundation Course at GW CLICK HERE

November:2009
EIC is now recruiting Spring 2010 Interns CLICK HERE for more information.

To Learn more about World AIDs Day at GMU CLICK HERE

To view EIC's Spotlight On: Depictions/Priorities of Bipolar Depression Newsletter CLICK HERE

Learn More about EIC's HungerProject CLICK HERE

October:2009
Don't Forget to register for the EPPS PR Twenty4Seven Conference on 10/21! CLICK HERE

Announcing PRISM Awards Call for Entries! CLICK HERE

September:2009
September is Recovery Month 2009. Learn more about EIC Co-Hosting Batter Up! A Home Run for Recovery Month CLICK HERE

September 15th is the 2009 Annual PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase is a showcase of the entertainment industry's annual PRISM Awards honoring the accurate depiction of substance abuse, treatment, recovery and mental health issues such as bipolar disorder, depression and PTSD. CLICK HERE to learn more.

August:2009
Take EMCI's Science, Engineering & Technology Survey: CLICK HERE


July:2009


June:2009


May:2009
Picture This: Women's Health meeting May 14th
PRESS RELEASE: Women's Health Forum in Washington DC!


April:2009
As a part of EIC's Local Approach to Mental Health Media Tour check out our two most recent meetings!
Picture This: St. Louis



March:2009
PRISM Award News
Click HERE to see who is the New PRISM Award Honorary Committee Chairman

February:2009


SAVE THE DATE: 2009 PRISM Awards
This year's PRISM Awards will be held on April 23rd at the Beverly Hills Hotel!

January:2009
January brings a new year, a new Administration and new changes for EIC!
Our new office is located at:
Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. 1856 Old Reston Avenue Suite 215 Reston, VA 20190


PRISM Nomination Review Committee
Convenes to select the 2009 PRISM Award Winners




Presented by EIC & KTTV FOX 11
Special Speakers include Congresswoman Watson (Congressional Entertainment Caucus, Chair) & Congresswoman Napolitano (Congressional Mental Health Caucus, Co-Chair)

December:2008
EIC wishes you a happy holiday and a great new year!

November:2008

October:2008

October 15th: Spotlight On: Addiction and Recovery at AFTRA in L.A.


September:2008



A creative recognition of accurate depiction of skin cancer or the importance of sun safety


THINK TANK FORUM: A New Direction for Mental Health

"An Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Health and Social Progress"

In collaboration with the Congressional Mental Health Caucus and the Congressional Entertainment Caucus


May:2008



April:2008



March:2008
Press Release:

February:2008
Read about our Picture This Meetings

"Celebs in Rehab" Blog

January:2008
New Changes in 2008!

Please see EIC's timeline for events previous to 2006.

11th Annual PRISM Awards TV Special airing on FX Networks
November 4, 2007 (Sunday) ­ 3 PM
November 5, 2007 (Monday) ­ 1 AM

Entertainment Industries’ Efforts in Supporting Mental Health Awareness (Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Depression and Suicide Prevention)
In partnership with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), News Corporation and FX Network
April 24, 2007
In partnership with the National Association of Broadcasters
October 2, 2007
Russell Senate Office Building, Caucus Room (SR-325) • Washington DC
12 PM ­ 1:30 PM
Special Guests: Katherine Fugate (Creator & Executive Producer, Army Wives); Judith Light (Actress, Ugly Betty); Matthew Margo (Senior Vice President, Program Practices, CBS); Dr. Gary Sachs (Founder & Director, MGH Bipolar Clinic and Research Program)

11th Annual PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase
In partnership with FX Network, News Corporation, Friends of NIDA, National Association of Broadcasters and Women in Film & Video Washington DC
October 2, 2007
Russell Senate Office Building, Caucus Room (SR-325) • Washington DC
6-8 PM
Speakers: The Honorable Orrin Hatch, The Honorable Ron Wyden, The Honorable Tim Murphy and Grace Napolitano (Co-Chairs, Congressional Mental Health Caucus), The Honorable Diane E. Watson (Chair, Congressional Entertainment Industries Caucus), Marcellus Alexander (President, National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation), Dr. Bill Dewey (Chair, Friends of NIDA), Kathryn Power (Director, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA) Special Guests: Morgan Brittany (Actress); Katherine Fugate (Creator & Executive Producer, Army Wives); Judith Light (Actress, Ugly Betty); Matthew Margo (Senior Vice President, Program Practices, CBS); Dr. Gary Sachs (Founder & Director, MGH Bipolar Clinic and Research Program)

Depiction Briefings on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression and Suicide Prevention for the Creative Community
In partnership with SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services and National Institute of Mental Health
August 28, 2007
20th Century Fox lot: 9-11 AM
Walt Disney Studios lot: 2-4 PM

Picture This: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
In partnership with SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services and National Institute of Mental Health
June 13, 2007
National Association of Broadcasters • Washington DC
11:30AM 2:30PM
Panelists: Matthew Bonifacio (Director/Writer/Producer, Lbs and Amexicano), Lawrence Cumbo (Executive Producer, Tiger Aspect USA Productions), Cherien Dabis (Co-Producer/Writer, Showtime's The L Word), Carmine Famiglietti (Actor/Writer/Producer - Lbs and Amexicano), Sammy Jackson (Producer/Director, History Channel's Vietnam: Homecoming), Gary Kreps (Chair, Department of Communications, George Mason University), Cheryl Horner Sirulnick (Executive Producer, MTV's True Life)

11th Annual PRISM Awards
In partnership with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), News Corporation and FX Network
April 24, 2007
Crystal Ballroom, Beverly Hills Hotel • Beverly Hills, CA
6:30PM Reception | 7:00PM Presentations and Dinner
Honorary Chairman: Tony Vinciquerra, President and CEO, FOX Networks Group; EIC Trustee
Master of Ceremonies: Melissa Rivers, EIC Board Director

Picture This: Depression and Suicide Prevention
In partnership with SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services and National Institute of Mental Health
April 10, 2007
National Association of Broadcasters • Washington DC
11:30AM ­ 2:30PM
Panelists: Padma Atluri (Writer, Men in Trees), Cindy Baer (Director/Producer, Purgatory House), Alexis Hyder (Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Public Affairs, mtvU), Rosemary Rodriguez (Director, Without a Trace), Darlene Lieblich Tipton (Vice President, Standards and Practices, Fox Cable Networks)

Depiction Briefing on At-Risk Children and Youth for the Creative Community
In partnership with the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice
March 8, 2007
20th Century Fox • Los Angeles, CA
8:45AM ­ 11:00AM
Leading experts, personal accounts and up-to-date information on internet predators, child abuse, trafficking of children and youth, missing & exploited children, runaway & homeless youth, and other issues presented to the entertainment industry for unique depiction and story ideas

10th Annual PRISM Awards Capitol Hill Showcase
In partnership with FX Network, News Corporation, Friends of NIDA, National Association of Broadcasters and Women in Film & Video Washington DC
February 7, 2007
Russell Senate Office Building Caucus Room SR-325 • Washington DC
6:00PM ­ 8:00PM
Host: Melissa Rivers, EIC Board Director
Speakers: The Honorable Diane E. Watson (Chair, Congressional Entertainment Industries Caucus), The Honorable Grace Napolitano (Chair, Congressional Mental Health Caucus), David Rehr (President/CEO, National Association of Broadcasters), Dr. Bill Dewey (Chair, Friends of NIDA), Dr. Nora Volkow (Director, NIDA), Dr. Terry Cline (Administrator, SAMHSA)

PRISM Awards Nomination Review Committee
January 27-28, 2007
EIC West • Burbank CA

Picture This: At-Risk Children and Youth
In partnership with the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice
December 6, 2006
National Association of Broadcasters • Washington DC
11:30AM ­ 2:30PM
Panelists: Sarah Goldfinger (Supervising Producer, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation), Janet Tamaro (Supervising Producer, Bones), James Kearns (Writer/Co-Producer, feature film John Q)

Depiction Briefing on Bipolar Disorder for the Creative Community
September 13, 2006
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences • North Hollywood, CA
8:45AM ­ 11:00AM
Host: Patty Duke
Moderator: Melissa Rivers, EIC Board Director

Picture This: Bipolar Disorder
July 21, 2006
National Association of Broadcasters • Washington DC
11:30AM ­ 2:30PM
Panelists: Larry Kaplow (Producer/Writer, House), Karen Maser (Staff Writer/Researcher, ER), James Kearns (Writer/Co-Producer, feature film John Q)

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