05 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Special Comedy panel featuring performers who make a difference in the world:

Amber J. Lawson, Co-Founder, Transforming the World Through Comedy
Zoe Friedman, Co-Founder, Transforming the World Through Comedy 
Budd Friedman, Owner, The Improv
Adam Hills, Comic & Philantropist
Craig Shoemaker, Comedian & Founder, Laughter Heals
Rebecca Corry, Stand-Up Comedian, Producer, Stand Up For Pits 
Mike Burton, Stand-Up Comedian, Producer of Comedy Tours for Soldiers Overseas 
*Line up subject to change


Followed by:
Special Comedy Event Announcement: "Transforming the World Through Comedy"
Announcing Transforming the World Through Comedy's 2011 catalyst philanthropy partner and unveiling the line up of the US premiere event with live streamed performances at NY-Gotham, Chicago-Zannies and the Hollyood Improv.

Presented by Transforming the World Through Comedy http://www.twtcomedy.com/
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With Off the Mat (www.offthemat.com).
LIVE via USTREAM

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Amber J. Lawson, Co-Founder, Transforming the World Through Comedy

Amber J. Lawson is a New Media Expert, Innovative online video content development & programming leader, multi-platform evangelist most recently AOL's Head of Video Programming. Previously, Amber J led the Babelgum.com international comedy business.  Prior to that she served as the VP of Programming & SVP of Branded Entertainment at Mania TV and as SVP of Development at National Lampoon. In April 2010 Amber J partnered with Streamy Award-winning Kevin Pollak for his directorial debut of VAMPED OUT, her digital leadership and forward thinking resulted in being nominated for 2010 PGA Top 25 in Digital and accepted the 2011 NATPE Luminary Award. She is the chairman of the membership committee of The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - Interactive Media Peer Group, Chairman of IAWTV Awards Committee, Advisory Board member of ASM and PGA member. Ms. Lawson is the Foursquare Mayor of LAX Virgin America lounge.

Digital Hollywood Content Summit VIII - Monday, Oct 17, 2011