Ben Ryzak '18 went from the wait list at UCLA School of Law to negotiating million-dollar deals with Hollywood stars — and he credits the law school community that took a chance on him for launching his career. As vice president of business and legal affairs at FilmNation Entertainment, Ryzak navigates the complex world of independent film development, financing, and production, negotiating deals with A-list talent and crafting creative structures for projects at the independent production company that produced the Academy Award-winning movies Anora and Conclave.
This year's event that brings leading lawyers, executives, agents, managers and producers, together with students for candid discussions on subjects at the forefront of the industry features a keynote by Dana Walden, Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company
