LABC Presents: Vidiots Executive Director Maggie Mackay

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: Vidiots Foundation is the landmark Los Angeles video store and beloved film hub recently reopened at the historic Eagle Theatre in Eagle Rock. Vidiots Executive Director Maggie Mackay will join the Los Angeles Breakfast Club to share a bit about Vidiots' unique, very-L.A. history and against-all-odds rebirth as one of the city's best art house cinemas and most impactful brick-and-mortar film spaces.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Vidiots Executive Director Maggie Mackay developed her interest in film as a child at her local NYC video store, Rare Bird Video, and independent movie theaters including Film Forum and The Quad. Mackay moved to Los Angeles to attend graduate school in 1999, she later served for thirteen years as Senior Programmer of the Los Angeles Film Festival and Director of Nominations for the Independent Spirit Awards. She has held positions at Sundance Institute, AFI Fest, and Aspen Film, among other arts organizations, advocating for filmmakers and connecting audiences to cinema. Mackay returned to her video store roots when she joined Vidiots in 2016 as its first Executive Director. Mackay holds a Bachelor Degree from the University of Delaware, and a Masters Degree in Literature and Film Studies from Claremont Graduate University. She lives not too far from Vidiots, with her husband Dan Wilcox, son and daughter, and two unruly dogs. 

ABOUT THE CLUB: Founded in 1925, the Los Angeles Breakfast Club still thrives with food, friendship, and fun. Our meetings are held in our clubhouse, Friendship Auditorium, located at 3201 Riverside Drive, near the corner of Los Feliz Boulevard, in Griffith Park. Best described as a variety show, attendees enjoy a catered breakfast, silly songs, club traditions, and an interesting presentation from a guest speaker.

TICKETS: Sales on labreakfastclub.com close 48 hours before breakfast. Non-members are $25 and Members receive a 25% discount when logged into their Membership Portal.

Please arrive between 6:45 - 7:00 AM sharp! Doors close at 7:15 AM. Your admission includes a buffet breakfast, enjoyment of our 99-year-old club traditions, plus a special presentation from our Speaker of the Week!

For our ticket refund and exchange policy, please click here.

Note: Membership discounts are a benefit for members current with their dues. If you would like to apply to become a member, click here for more information.

HEALTH & SAFETY: Surgical disposable face masks or medical-grade masks (i.e., KN95, KF94, N95) are strongly recommended when not eating or drinking, especially during the cold and flu season, and will be provided on request.