Creative Educators Network

09/16/2026

NEW THIS YEAR: A book signing joins the Expo lineup!
Meet and grab a signed copy from:
Ada Tseng & Jon Healey authors of "Breaking Into New Hollywood: A Career Guide to a Changing Industry"
Margaret Kerrison author of "Immersive Storytelling for Real and Imagined Worlds: A Writer's Guide" and "The Art of Immersive Storytelling: Strategies from the Gaming World"
Come chat with the authors, get your books signed, and pick up some industry insight while you're at it. See you there!

09/15/2026

Excited to welcome Stacy Milner, Founder & CEO of the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP), to the Burbank Institute 2026 next week! Stacy will facilitate "HBCU IN LA: Building Pathways from Classroom to Creative Careers."
A Variety 2021 Women of Impact honoree, Stacy has spent years connecting HBCU and MSI talent to paid work, mentorship, and industry access in Hollywood.
📅 Sept 23-25 in Burbank
🎟️ Register now https://web.cvent.com/event/0d3d6347-f095-4cab-ad23-579b3b9dfec4/register

09/13/2026

The Colorado Educators Summit is a brand-new CEN program that will launch in January of 2027! Apply now to be one of 30 Colorado public educators to attend the Sundance Film Festival and then bring that inspiration back to your classroom and community. Applications close Sept 14, 2026, so apply today. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeX5X4cl-n2sgGBfuo6FIICEd6vPtwkEWWAAJfl-i-cY9pg_g/viewform

09/12/2026

These are the sessions you don't want to miss at the 2026 Burbank Institute, a deep dive into model AED pathways, straight from the educators building them. From standout individual programs to regional showcases featuring multiple pathways, these sessions are led by the people actually running some of the most impressive AED programs in California and beyond.
Spots are filling up fast. Don't miss your chance to learn directly from the people doing the work.
Register now, link in bio!

09/11/2026

A great event requires great food. Whether you need a quick coffee between sessions or a sit-down dinner at the end of the day, Burbank’s diverse culinary scene has you covered. Check out Visit Burbank for curated recommendations on where to eat during your stay.

09/10/2026

Join us at the Burbank Institute for a rare conversation with Ryan Stafford, award-winning producer and visual effects leader with 25+ years bringing ambitious live action and animated films to life.
Currently producing Disney's hybrid live-action/animated series OSWALD, Ryan's credits span blockbuster tentpoles like Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and the Planet of the Apes trilogy. He previously served as EVP & Head of Visual Effects at Paramount Pictures and was a key member of Netflix's Virtual Production executive team.
A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Television Academy, PGA, and VES, Ryan brings decades of insight into the future of visual storytelling.
We're just weeks away and sessions are filling fast. Register now to secure your spot! https://web.cvent.com/event/0d3d6347-f095-4cab-ad23-579b3b9dfec4/register?environment=P2&rp=3eb4ff0d-1771-412a-b93c-5477a6b48181

09/08/2026

We're thrilled to announce Matt Dombrowski and Jeff Larson as our featured speakers for this year's Adobe sessions!

Matt, Associate Director of Emerging Media & Professor at UCF's School of Visual Arts & Design, and Jeff, longtime Adobe Education Leader and co-lead of the CAST Academy at Balboa High School, are bringing decades of combined experience to the stage, covering everything from Photoshop and Premiere fundamentals to what's new in Illustrator, Premiere & Photoshop, plus deep dives into Adobe Express and Firefly/Generative AI.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up your creative workflow, there's a session for you.

The event app is LIVE! register for their sessions now! Spots are limited, so don't wait. https://web.cvent.com/event/0d3d6347-f095-4cab-ad23-579b3b9dfec4/register?environment=P2&rp=3eb4ff0d-1771-412a-b93c-5477a6b48181

09/08/2026

It's almost time! We can't wait to welcome Rainn Wilson as our Kick-off speaker for the Burbank Institute. Register now to save your spot. We'll see you there! https://web.cvent.com/event/0d3d6347-f095-4cab-ad23-579b3b9dfec4/register?environment=P2&rp=3eb4ff0d-1771-412a-b93c-5477a6b48181

September 23, 24 & 25, 2026 register today! Model Program Sessions: Dance Your School Day: Experiencing a Dance CTE Pathway at Nordhoff High School in Ojai, CAAnimation/VFX, Design and Graphic Arts, and Music/Recording Arts: Building Model CTE Arts Programs Across Schools and Districts in San Franci...

09/03/2026

Last chance! Book your stay for the 2026 Burbank Institute before the special event rate expires on 9/7. https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1767895529666&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1426655238544271944&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5mbmFpampkaWZmZladmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioADIUCnmAAAAA%3D&inventoryMissing=true

09/01/2026

September is here which means we are just weeks away from the 2026 Burbank Institute! Out event app is now live, so check your email for download instructions and secure your spot in this years' sessions and field trips! You do not want to miss this...https://web.cvent.com/event/0d3d6347-f095-4cab-ad23-579b3b9dfec4/register?environment=P2&rp=3eb4ff0d-1771-412a-b93c-5477a6b48181