Stanford Students in Entertainment

We are a student pre-business group focused on fostering career education and connections for students interested in the entertainment industry.

Actively explore the entertainment career path and industry.

We collaborate closely with Stanford alumni, professors, and students who share a passion for the entertainment industry. Through workshops, networking events, and mentorship opportunities, we provide you with firsthand insights into how the industry operates.

Check Out Some of Last Year’s Events

Netflix,

Pixar,

United Talent Agency,

Disney,

Creative Artists Agency,

Universal Music Group,

Spotify,

NBC Universal

HBO Max,

Warner Bros.,

Amazon Studios,

Paramount Studios,

STX Entertainment

Netflix, Pixar, United Talent Agency, Disney, Creative Artists Agency, Universal Music Group, Spotify, NBC Universal HBO Max, Warner Bros., Amazon Studios, Paramount Studios, STX Entertainment

Companies that we’ve spoken with

Industry experts, professors & alumni we’ve met

Jay Roach, director of Austin Powers franchise, Meet The Parents, and Bombshell

Sterling K. Brown, 3-time Emmy Award winning actor best known for This is Us (2016-2022) and Black Panther (2018)

Meg LeFauve, director of the Inside Out franchise, The Good Dinosuar, and Captain Marvel

Amy Aniobi, writer, producer and director, best known for Insecure (2016-2021) and Rap Sh!t (2022-2023)

Aleen Keshishian, CEO of Lighthouse Management, talent manager of Selena Gomez, Jennifer Aniston, and many others.

Joseph Kosinski, director of Top Gun: Maverick, Tron: Legacy, and F1

Bill Guttentag, GSB Professor and 2-time Oscar winning writer, director, and producer

Jeffrey Silver, Emmy-winning Producer of Disney's The Lion King (2019), Beauty & the Beast (2017) and The Little Mermaid (2023)

Jason Figgliozi, animator for Moana (2016, Frozen 2 (2019), Wreck-it-Ralph (2010) and Tangled (2010)

Professional Expertise

Our community includes professionals who have worked at Netflix, Disney, HBOMax, Paramount, Universal Music Group, amongst other companies. Networking and mentorship are major aspects of our organization.

Events and Conferences

Apply to our annual Spring Break trip to attend the most significant conferences and events on and off campus. This includes and does not limit to SXSW, the GSB Spring Conference, behind the scenes access to campus arts events, and more.

Community

Besides networking and professional events such as workshops, we will host social mixers to raise awareness of the talented student body.

"In a place where traditional disciplines often take the spotlight, SSiE stands as a beacon for those who value the arts and entertainment. We believe in the power of creativity and are dedicated to building a community for those who might not find one elsewhere. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, we're here to nurture your passion and help you thrive in the world of entertainment."