Past Events
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
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)
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)
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
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)
June 13, 2007
National Association of Broadcasters Washington DC
11:30AM
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
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 HealthApril 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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
