INDUSTRY 101 EVENT SERIES

Networking 101:
Assistants Make the World Go Round
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 5-6:30 PM PT | Online

Ever wonder what an assistant does or who the people are that are actually reading your scripts? Meet the assistants (and former assistants) who are the lifeblood of many companies. Join us for this candid conversation with an insider's look at the agency hierarchy and how to create lasting relationships with tomorrow’s industry leaders.

Naeemah M. Campbell
Literary Coordinator at Metamorphic Entertainment

Naeemah is an entertainment professional with extensive experience supporting high-level officials and executives, from the Obama White House to Hollywood.

Currently, she serves as the Literary Coordinator to Literary Manager and Producer, Adesuwa McCalla, at Metamorphic Entertainment. In her role, Naeemah seeks to find groundbreaking and compelling stories with engaging and distinctive voices for television and film, and is passionate about supporting and empowering writers.

When she’s not busy reading scripts or binge-watching the latest and hottest shows, you can find her taking infinite photos of her Terrier puppy, Joy, searching for new music to curate playlists, or napping.

Savannah Grosclaude
Coordinator, The Gotham Group

Savannah is a Swiss expat who has made Los Angeles her home for over five years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Law and a Master’s degree in Criminology from the University of Neuchâtel (Switzerland). Her career as a literary manager has been defined by her commitment to representing and elevating queer, female, and international filmmakers. Savannah began her career assisting Peter McHugh at the Gotham Group, and now currently acts as the company’s International and Literary Coordinator, all while thoughtfully building a standout roster of emerging and established talent.

Seth Parker
Assistant to Adam Perry at Creative Artists Agency

Seth Parker is an Assistant in the Motion Picture Literary department at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Based in Los Angeles, Parker began his career at CAA in 2023 in the agency’s mailroom. He went on to spend six months in the Television Scripted department before becoming an assistant to Motion Picture Literary Agent Adam Perry in February 2024.

Brendan Sawyer
Assistant to Amar Hansen at Anonymous Content

Brendan Sawyer is a Los Angeles based assistant working for the Literary Management department at Anonymous Content. He previously worked for Anonymous Content’s Talent Management department after working for an independent manager. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2021 before moving to LA. He is originally from Fairfield, CT, where he discovered his passion for filmmaking and entertainment.

Maddy Weese
Junior Literary Manager, Bellevue Productions

Maddy Weese is a Junior Literary Manager at Bellevue Productions. Prior to literary representation, she worked as a Creative Executive at Beacon Pictures overseeing development of both film and television. She has worked as an independent producer and has been a writers' assistant and script consultant on many projects. She got her start in the industry working on the original TV series CSI: Las Vegas and also worked as a writer for two of the CSI Video Games. She was raised in Southern California and she attended Loyola Marymount University.