Maryland Entertainment Industry Council (MEIC)

The Maryland Entertainment Industry Council (MEIC) brings together leaders from across the media and entertainment industry to help strengthen Maryland’s position in this competitive and growing sector.

The Council assesses industry opportunities and challenges and recommends strategies to support the growth of media and entertainment in Maryland.

Established by the Maryland General Assembly in 2023 - PDF, the Council’s role and membership were expanded in 2024 - PDF.

Members

• Meryam Bouadjemi (Vice-Chair) - Senior Advisor to Governor Wes Moore
• Harry Coker, Jr. - Secretary, Department of Commerce
• ​Jake Day - Secretary, Department of Housing and Community Development
• ​Portia Wu - Secretary, Department of Labor
• Jimmie Briggs - Principal, Skoll Foundation
• Jane Brown - President and Board President, Robert W. Deutsch Foundation
• Andy Forssell - Former Head, HBO Max; Former CEO, Hulu
• Renard Jenkins - President, Hollywood Professional Association
• David O'Ferrall - Business Agent, Mid-Atlantic Studio Mechanics & Broadcast Technicians, Local 48, IATSE
• Sumi Parekh - Executive Director, Group Effort Initiative
• Judee Ann Williams - Global Head of Impact, CAA Sports Creative Artists Agency

Contact

Afiya Bey
Maryland Department of Commerce
401 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
[email protected]
667-450-1717

Upcoming Meetings

• December 8, 2026 from 2PM-4PM
  World Trade Center Baltimore
  401 E. Pratt Street
  Baltimore, MD 21202

Meeting Archive

• September 29, 2026 - PDF - 107.25 KB
• April 14, 2026 - PDF - 164.98 KB
• January 15, 2026 - PDF - 104.4 KB
• October 24, 2025 - PDF - 150.09 KB
• July 11, 2025 - PDF - 134.54 KB
• March 7, 2025 - PDF - 134.87 KB
• October 4, 2024 - PDF - 149.54 KB
• September 6, 2024 - PDF - 153.15 KB
• June 28, 2024 - PDF - 143.97 KB
• May 2, 2024 - PDF - 389.47 KB
• April 19, 2024 - PDF - 399.27 KB
• March 15, 2024 - PDF - 399.56 KB
• February 9, 2024 - PDF - 526.35 KB