On April 13, Marymount California University will present “Excellence in Storytelling” as part of their Excellence in Leadership Speaker Series. The event will begin at 6 p.m.

The panel of speakers will discuss leadership challenges and opportunities for writers in the 21st century. Panelists include experienced entertainment industry leaders such as Dunya Djordjevic, a writer and producer; Hoyt Hilsman, an award-winning writer and journalist; Mike Merell, a filmmaker; and Matt Joseph Misetich, a script analysts and story consultant.

The event will be free of charge and located at the University’s Oceanview Campus, 30800 Palos Verdes Dr. E., Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information, please call (310) 303-7223 or visit marymountcalifornia.edu.