Quarterly Meeting – April 30
ASMP-NY Quarterly Member Meeting
Photography in the #MeToo Era
There’s no denying our industry has faced many changes lately. And one that cannot easily be overstepped, is the impact of the #MeToo movement on our community. No matter what our individual experiences are, every one of us has had to adjust or reorient to creating a safer, more inclusive environment and culture, whether on set, in production, or at networking events.
How do we approach working relationships within this paradigm shift? Are hugs still okay? When are jokes allowed? How can we all still feel freely and fully self-expressed in a time that for many feels akin to censorship, while for many others, it feels like finally breaking down a long-standing imbalance?
Join us this Thursday, April 30th, for our first Membership Meeting of 2020, where we will be hosting an open-forum style Town Hall. The floor will be open to any and all members wishing to share thoughts, feelings, difficulties you’re encountering, or questions you might have about how to work within this new world. We will be creating a safe, inviting space for our whole community, and the discussion will be moderated and supported by Samantha Skaller, the Campus Coordinator at the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault. We will also be joined by our own ASMP legal representative, Tom Maddrey, who will share resources and insights as to how ASMP is available to members when personally encountering situations that result in feeling uncomfortable or taken advantage of.
We want to hear from you, and we want you to hear from each other.
When: Thursday, April 30, 2020
Time: 3 pm
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We will be raffling off several prizes, at our membership meeting as well, so don’t miss this chance to get some free swag!
About Our Speakers
Samantha Skaller
Is the Campus Coordinator at the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault. At the Alliance, Sam partners with 14 different campuses across New York City delivering training, helping with policy reform, and working with students. Before joining the Alliance in 2019, Sam has worked with the national It’s On Us campaign since its inception in 2014 under the Obama Administration. At Syracuse University, where she completed her undergraduate degree in music performance, Sam hosted many events with guests that ranged from former Vice President Joe Biden, to former professional athletes.
Thomas Maddrey
ASMP General Counsel Tom Maddrey, is the founding partner and lead attorney for Maddrey PLLC. Prior to entering the legal field, Thomas was a commercial photographer, entrepreneur, and gallery owner. His photographic training was at the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California where he obtained his first bachelor’s degree. Upon completion of his training, Thomas came back to his hometown of Dallas, Texas, and obtained a Business degree from The University of Texas at Dallas.
