International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8, and has occurred for over 100 years. This is a day to celebrate the cultural, social, economic and political achievements of women while also making it a call to action for continuing to forge a gender-balanced world. For the second year Glendale is taking part in this global celebration!

The Greater Downtown Glendale Association would like to cordially invite you to their celebration of International Women’s Day! Please join us on Friday, March 6th at Studio Movie Grill for a conversation about overcoming inequality in the Film and Entertainment Industry followed by a movie screening of “This Changes Everything”.

Event Details:

1:30 pm- 2:00 Check in

2:00-3:00 Panel Discussion

3:00-4:30 Movie Screening

4:30- 5:30 Happy Hour

Parking: $1 for 4 hours with validation from Studio Movie Grill. Exchange Parking Garage 115 Artsakh Ave, Glendale, CA 91206

Glendale’s Second Annual International Women’s Day event will include a panel discussion on “Overcoming Inequities in the Film & Entertainment Industries,” featuring:

• Stephanie Carcache, Singer and Podcaster

• Wendy Guerrero, President of Programming for the Bentonville Film Fest

• Dianne McKay, Co-Founder and Founder of Mustang Marketing

• Natalie Qasabian, Producer of “Searching”

Immediately following the panel discussion will be a screening of “This Changes Everything,” a documentary that investigates and analyzes the gender disparity in Hollywood, featuring accounts from well-known actors such as Geena Davis and Rashida Jones, executives, and artists in the industry.

Special thanks to program hosts Moms-In-Film and Armenian Film Society, and event host Studio Movie Grill.

Special acknowledgement to Massage Envy of Glendale, CBRE and the City of Glendale for their support of this event.

Ticket Details:

One ticket ($20) includes two drink tickets, movie screening, and appetizers.

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Ascencia, lifting people out of homelessness, one person, one family at a time.

About the Panelists:

Natalie Qasabian

Natalie Qasabian is an independent film producer based in Los Angeles. After producing three films for the Duplass Brothers including “Duck Butter” directed by Miguel Arteta, she went on to produce “All About Nina” starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Common. Most recently Natalie produced “Searching,” a thriller starring John Cho and Debra Messing which was acquired by Sony at Sundance in 2018 and went on to gross $75M at the box office. Currently she’s producing “Run,” starring Sarah Paulson for Lionsgate. Natalie studied film at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts and recently earned an MBA from Pepperdine University.

Stephanie Carcache

Singer and podcaster, Stephanie Carcache was born and raised in Miami, FL to Cuban origin parents. With a Hispanic background growing up in the United States, Stephanie found a form of expression through her voice.

After competing in the televised series “America’s Most Talented Kids” at the age of 13, Stephanie began an early career in the music industry. Over the years she has furthered her musical studies together with Berklee College of Music Online as well as graced stages around the world with performances alongside Grammy Award Winner Stephan Moccio and the LGT Youth Orchestra for a sold-out concert series in Abu Dhabi, Unite Arab Emirates bringing the sounds of a full orchestra, pianist, and a pop crossover vocal together for a “Classic Meets Pop” sound.

Stephanie’s passion for life and humanity translates through her music and the work being done through Millennial Women Talk, a traveling podcast co-hosted by Stephanie and Melissa Carcache, that travels city by city uncovering the challenges millennial women are facing today and learn how to overcome them together. Her hope is whether it be through the unity that music creates or engaging in open conversations, we can realize that fundamentally we are all so much more alike than we are different.

Dianne McKay, President & Co-Owner of Mustang Marketing

Dianne McKay business career started in 1982 in the telecommunications field, then in 1986 she and her father founded Strategic Television. After more than two decades in live broadcast television, managing some of the largest and most complex programs of that time, she switched focus to fundraising for education and nonprofit organizations before joining Mustang.

A resident of Thousand Oaks since 1972, she has received numerous awards for her dedication and work within the community. She has served on the Chico State College of Business Advisory Board, the Thousand Oaks Traffic and Transportation Commission, and various other local boards and committees, including 15 months as interim president of the local Boys & Girls Club. From 2004-2006, McKay was president and executive director of the Conejo Schools Foundation, and remains an active board member. She was elected to the Ventura County Community College District in 2010. She and her husband Duncan have four children.

About the Greater Downtown Glendale Association:

In the heart of the fourth largest city in Los Angeles, along the Brand Boulevard corridor, lies the thriving district known as Downtown Glendale.

The Greater Downtown Glendale Association (DGA), business improvement organization, is privately funded with property tax dollars paid by the property owners in the district along the Brand Boulevard corridor. The board of directors is an all-volunteer board that is comprised of property owners, residents and businesses within downtown Glendale.

The DGA works to provide a positive reputation for downtown Glendale, implement new public spaces, provide ambassadors who keep the district clean and safe, and increase commerce and value for businesses and property owners.

The DGA prides itself on its community on its partnerships including The Americana at Brand, Glendale Galleria, Alex Theatre, Glendale Arts, City of Glendale, Glendale Economic Development Corporation and beyond. Through these partnerships, the DGA is proud to be apart of some of Downtown Glendale’s hottest events such as The Taste of Downtown Glendale, Cruise Night Glendale, the Jingle Bell Run and more.