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| 24 Jun 2022 | S1: Alumni Live: The Podcast Trailer | 00:01:07 | |
Grand Valley State University film and video alumni share career advice and experiences. Created by alumni for students and alumni of Grand Valley State University.
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| 06 Sep 2022 | S2 Ep1: So You Want to Enter Film Festivals... | 00:51:38 | |
Host Sarah Nawrocki talks with filmmakers Deanna Morse, Jackson Ezinga, John Otterbacher, and Joel Potrykus discuss their experiences with film festivals. They emphasize the importance of entering and attending film festivals as well as how to research and enter festivals.
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| 13 Sep 2022 | S2 Ep2: Working as a Production Assistant | 00:48:42 | |
Host Kelly Loughlin (LA) talks with other alums Chris Randall (GR), Tre Jackson (Atlanta), and Jesse Routhier (NYC) about how to land Production Assistant jobs and what to do to make the best impressions on set.
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| 20 Sep 2022 | S2 Ep3: Writing for Television | 00:52:38 | |
Host Stacy Walsh (& Then Write) interviews Jeremy Howe (Young Sheldon) and George Kitson (Agents of Shield) about their work as writers for television.
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| 27 Sep 2022 | S2 Ep4: Making a Film on a Microbudget | 00:51:54 | |
Joel Potrykus, class of 1999, talks with Charles Beale and Jake Bowen, both class of 2011, about their experience in the world of making movies with small budgets and “Studio Fest” the unique film festival they created.
Here's the link to StudioFest: https://studiofest.com/ To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 04 Oct 2022 | S2 Ep5: Working as an Audio Professional | 00:35:44 | |
Host Joe McCargar talks with alums Bryen Hensley and Sean Quashnie about the intricacies of working in production, broadcast, and post production sound.
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| 11 Oct 2022 | S2 Ep6: Alumni Profile: Chris Gagnon - Creator/Artist/Musician working in Malawi | 00:43:42 | |
In this Alumni Live Profile episode, host Randy Strobl interviews Chris Gagnon to see what the film and video alum has been up to in recent and distant years. Chris talks about the time he video blogged riding a bicycle from coast to coast in the United States with his brother and his current work making videos with his neighbors in Malawi.
Chris Gagnon's YouTube Chris and Amari's Patreon site To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 18 Oct 2022 | S2 Ep8: Creating a Music Video During the Height of the Pandemic | 00:20:24 | |
Join Michele Terpstra, GVSU Film/Video Alumni Board Member, for a conversation with Sarah Ford, a GVSU Class of 2018 alumni, about how she collaborated with Eric “Callab” Carter and other local artists to create a music video during the beginning of the pandemic.
Here’s a link to the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfx3wZ01Mmw To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 25 Oct 2022 | S2 Ep9: Alumni Advice on Moving to the West Coast | 00:48:29 | |
Host Katie Dehn leads a discussion with Jamie Bartkowicz, Scott Sheppard, Kelly Loughlin, Talon Rudel, and A.J. Bedard about moving to LA after graduating from GVSU.
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| 08 Nov 2022 | S2 Ep11: Alumni Profile: Mary Graff Ashley - Producer/Editor for Promotion and BTS videos in LA | 00:29:42 | |
In this profile episode, Mary Graff Ashley talks with host Randy Strobl about her experience creating promos and behind-the-scenes content for King Kong, The Hobbit, and Lost. Mary currently works for Walt Disney Television in Los Angeles.
Here's a link to the Peter Jackson King Kong Production Diaries mentioned on the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-wZmh4Jc5g To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 15 Nov 2022 | S2 Ep12: Working in the Game Industry | 00:43:12 | |
Alumni Randy Strobl talks with Karl Koehle and Kirie Quackenbush about working in the game industry.
Videos referenced in the episode: The Sims 4 - StrangerVille: Investigation Trailer
UW-Stout "Umbrella Mondays" game trailer
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| 22 Nov 2022 | S2 Ep13: Alumni Profile: Alfredo Peters - YouTube Creator for Higher Faculty | 00:36:08 | |
Host Randy Strobl leads a discussion with Alfredo Peters about opening a studio and launching Higher Faculty, his YouTube channel with 69.7K subscribers as of Nov 2022, all while balancing work and family life.
Higher Faculty on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HigherFaculty To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 30 Jun 2022 | S1 Ep2: Fiction Filmmaking in the GVSU Film & Video Production Major | 00:06:21 | |
Host Randy Strobl invites film and video production majors Jordan Skutar, Josh Geyer, and Ariel Sosa to share their experiences in fiction filmmaking at GVSU. Professor Joel Potrykus explains the unique opportunities that Grand Valley offers, such as the summer film and shooting on 16mm film.
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| 30 Jun 2022 | S1 Ep3: Documentary Filmmaking in the Film & Video Production Major at GVSU | 00:03:05 | |
Host Randy Strobl discusses the beauty of documentary filmmaking with GVSU students Ariel Sosa and Jordan Skutar. They explain in-class and real-world experiences.
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| 30 Jun 2022 | S1 Ep4: Animation and New Media in the Film & Video Production major | 00:05:56 | |
With Host Randy Strobl, professor Julie Goldstein discusses animation and new media classes in the GVSU Film & Video major. She explains what students learn, from stop motion to rotoscoping, and names apps and other free tools that anyone can use to get started in animation.
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| 30 Jun 2022 | S1 Ep6: Post Production in the Film & Video Production major at GVSU | 00:04:52 | |
Randy Strobl leads a discussion with GVSU students Jordan Skutar and Josh Geyer about post production in the Film & Video major. They explain the different areas of post production taught at GVSU, like audio, graphics, and the theory of editing. Furthermore, they discuss the editing software that GVSU offers, like Pro Tools and the Adobe Creative Cloud.
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| 30 Jun 2022 | S1 Ep5: Scriptwriting in the Film & Video Production major at GVSU | 00:03:24 | |
Professor and filmmaker Joel Potrykus discusses his scriptwriting classes at GVSU with Host Randy Strobl. Students learn about the elements of a script, how to write in different genres, and what to do after completing a script. Joel also explains the assignments, from writing a 10-page script in Scriptwriting 1 to a feature-length one in Scriptwriting 2.
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| 30 Jun 2022 | S1 Ep7: Film Studies in the Film & Video Production major at GVSU | 00:16:05 | |
Host Randy Strobl discusses film studies at GVSU with Professor Spencer Everhart. Students learn about the evolution of ideas in film history, its place in cultures around the world, and how to analyze and write about films. Spencer explains how this study of film makes students better filmmakers and how GVSU students can get more involved with this practice outside of the classroom.
Cinesthesia - GVSU's online film journal To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 30 Jun 2022 | S1 Ep8: Learning about creating client work in the Film & Video Production major at GVSU | 00:03:51 | |
Host Randy Strobl chats with GVSU student Jazrielle Couran about her experience creating videos for clients in her classes. She explains the process, which begins with applying for projects, and discusses her initial worries going into the class about the pressure of creating for clients.
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| 30 Jun 2022 | S1 Ep9: Internships in the Film & Video Production major at GVSU | 00:06:12 | |
Host Randy Strobl invites GVSU students Josh Geyer and Jordan Skutar to discuss their film & video internship experiences and why they are beneficial. Furthermore, Professor Kim Roberts explains how GVSU connects students with these opportunities. They also highlight the assistance that students can receive at GVSU’s Career Center, like resume and portfolio help.
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| 30 Jun 2022 | S1 Ep10: Campus Video Jobs for Film & Video Production majors at GVSU | 00:05:19 | |
Host Randy Strobl invites GVSU students Cody Thammavongsa to discuss his sports video job on campus, as well as Josh Geyer and Jordan Skutar to explain their work with the GVSU Promotions Office. They emphasize the importance of these opportunities and how they will help you get jobs in the industry after graduation.
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| 30 Jun 2022 | S1 Ep11: Clubs for Film & Video Production majors at GVSU | 00:06:18 | |
With host Randy Strobl, GVSU students Ariel Sosa, Josh Geyer, Jordan Skutar, and Cody Thammavongsa talk about various on-campus clubs for film & video students and how they’re beneficial. Clubs such as GVTV and Cinematography Club offer hands-on experience outside of the classroom, and the Grand Valley Film Academy showcases students’ work.
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| 30 Jun 2022 | S1 Ep12: Alumni Network Initiatives for Film & Video Production majors at GVSU | 00:03:29 | |
GVSU Professor Suzanne Zack talks about the Film and Video Alumni Network and how it helps students during and after college. Along with the Alumni Live livestreams and podcast, they have created an alumni book, hosted reunions, and created opportunities for students to job shadow in LA and NYC.
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| 30 Jun 2022 | S1 Ep13: Showcases for Film & Video Production majors at GVSU | 00:05:22 | |
Host Randy Strobl invites GVSU professors Julie Goldstein and Kim Roberts to explain the Film & Video showcases where students show their work to an audience. Students Ariel Sosa and Josh Geyer discuss how it feels to watch their films on the big screen and the importance of these events.
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| 30 Jun 2022 | S1 Ep14: Filmmaking Tools for Film & Video Production majors at GVSU | 00:02:07 | |
Host Randy Strobl discusses the most important things to know about filmmaking with GVSU student Ariel Sosa. Ariel explains how GVSU’s film & video program allowed him to become a better and more efficient filmmaker.
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| 30 Jun 2022 | S1 Ep1: Advice for Prospective Students | 00:17:26 | |
Host Randy Strobl leads a discussion about advice for prospective students interested in GVSU’s Film & Video Production Major. We hear from students Jazrielle Couran, Cody Thammavongsa, Jordan Skutar, Josh Geyer, and Ariel Sosa, as well as faculty Kim Roberts and Julie Goldstein.
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| 01 Nov 2022 | S2 Ep10: Dealing with Sexual Harassment on Set | 00:23:32 | |
Host Katie Dehn speaks with alumni Jil Szewski about how to deal with sexual harassment on a production set.
Jil works in the Art Department on shows such as Bel-Air and How to Get Away with Murder. She is a member of IATSE, and owns Blue Revised, a company that provides resume, cover letter, and interview consulting specifically for the motion picture and television industry. Jil Szewski on IMDB Blue Revised To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 27 Dec 2022 | S2 Ep13: History of the GVSU Film/Video major PART 1 of 2 | 00:30:28 | |
To view a video of this episode complete with archive photos and videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzHtUTZprWU
Alumni and faculty talk about the 40 plus year history of the Grand Valley Film & Video Production major and what has made it unique. Part 1 explores the early years of the Arts and Media major at William James College, which was part of Grand Valley State Colleges. Part 2 explores the transformation of the Arts and Media major to the Film and Video Production major at Grand Valley State University's School of Communications, and eventually the Department of Visual and Media Arts. Faculty and alumni talk about the Summer Film Project, the Lip Dub, and group experiences like bonding over late night edits or 12 hour film. RELEVANT LINKS: Barbara Roos documentary about William James College: An Unfinished Conversation: https://vimeo.com/user749003 Article by Deanna Morse about William James: An Unfinished Conversation https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1459&context=gvr PARTICIPANTS (in order of appearance):
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| 03 Jan 2023 | S2 Ep14: History of the Film and Video major at GVSU Part 2 | 00:39:14 | |
To view a video of this episode complete with archive photos and videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzHtUTZprWU
Alumni and faculty talk about the 40 plus year history of the Grand Valley Film & Video Production major and what has made it unique. Part 1 explored the early years of the Arts and Media major at William James College, which was part of Grand Valley State Colleges. Part 2 explores the transformation of the Arts and Media major to the Film and Video Production major at Grand Valley State University's School of Communications, and eventually the Department of Visual and Media Arts. Faculty and alumni talk about the Summer Film Project, the Lip Dub, and group experiences like bonding over late night edits or 12 hour film. RELEVANT LINKS:
PARTICIPANTS (in order of appearance):
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| 19 Sep 2023 | S3 Ep3: Careers in Broadcasting - Marketing/Promotions | 00:43:29 | |
Host Jake Wiegand (‘21) speaks with alumni Jon Flis (‘02) about the many jobs available to film and video majors in the world of broadcasting. Jon is the Director of Marketing for WZZM 13 On Your Side. Jake works for Jon as a Marketing Producer.
Jon's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/promoguy To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 05 Apr 2023 | S2 Ep15: Informational Interviews: Best Practices for Film Majors | 00:34:19 | |
Host Randy Strobl speaks with alumni Holly Tumbarello about how informational interviews were the key to building her career.
Randy Strobl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-strobl-40223895/ Holly Tumbarello: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollytumbarello/ To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 26 Sep 2023 | S3 Ep4: Working as an Assistant Editor in LA | 00:34:47 | |
Host Randy Strobl speaks with Brad Mead about his journey from LA TV series Assistant Editing to Editor which started with his internship with ACE (American Cinema Editors).
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| 11 Aug 2023 | S3 Ep1: Mentoring Part 1: Best Practices | 00:31:45 | |
Studies show that mentorships can have a big impact on a mentee’s salary, career path, and overall happiness in their careers. Today, Katie Dehn talks with Gerry Cooke about the benefits of mentoring for students and the professional mentors that volunteer to mentor. Gerry has spent almost a decade as a mentor and is currently the director of mentorship for the Seidman school of business mentorship program. Katie is the director of the Women in Cinema mentorship program for female students in the film/video program at GVSU.
Seidman Mentorship Program: https://www.gvsu.edu/seidman/mentorship/ Women in Cinema: https://gvsu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/wic GVSU F/V Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gvsufilmvideoalumni To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 18 Aug 2023 | S3 Ep2: Mentoring Part 2: The GVSU Women in Cinema Mentorship Program | 00:30:24 | |
The Women in Cinema Mentorship Program is a female-run mentorship program connecting female alumni in the film/media industry with current female students in the GVSU film program. Today we connect with a mentee, Kira Mason ‘23, and a mentor, Sara Jo Tchozewski ‘16, from the first year of the program. Hosted by Katie Dehn ‘06, the mentorship director. If you are interested in becoming an alumni mentor please reach out to the GVSU Film and Video Alumni facebook page.
GVSU F/V Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gvsufilmvideoalumni Women in Cinema Laker Link : https://gvsu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/wic Women in Cinema Instagram: https://instagram.com/gvwomenincinema Women in Cinema Mentorship Program Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gvsu_fv_wic_mentorship/ Women in Cinema Mentorship Program Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/gvsu.women.in.cinema.mentorship.program To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 03 Oct 2023 | S3 Ep5: A Conversation with Feature Film Producer Dan Campbell | 00:35:56 | |
Host Randy Strobl talks with Grand Valley State University alumni Dan Campbell about his work as a freelance feature film producer at Blue Falcon Productions. They discuss how Dan’s experience as a Marine influenced his approach to college, his first paid job after graduation, his experience working on the Summer Film Project, and the satisfaction of starting his own production company.
Dan Campbell Links: Blue Falcon Productions: https://www.bluefalconproductions.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluefalconprods Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueFalconProductions/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluefalconprods The Incantation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5361596/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3628074 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-campbell-93511655/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.campbell.9440 To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 10 Oct 2023 | S3 Ep6: So You Want to Learn About Unions | 00:44:47 | |
Host Randy Strobl talks with Grand Valley State University alumni Jaz Edwards, Jamie Bartkowicz, and Jim Taylor about their experiences with unions. Jaz explains how she joined IATSE Local 476 in Chicago, Jamie explains why she hasn’t joined a union, and Jim explains what it means to be on the Casual List for a union.
This episode was recorded prior to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Jaz Edwards links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaz-edwards-05997a176/ Jamie Bartkowicz links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bartkowicz/ https://www.theessentialartdepartment.com/ https://www.tead.blog/ Jim Taylor links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtaylor49505/ https://elephantav.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elephantav9529/ https://www.facebook.com/Elephantav/ Union resources: https://iatse.net/ West Michigan: https://www.iatse26.org/ To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 31 Oct 2023 | S3 Ep7: A Conversation with Independent Filmmaker Wendy Jo Carlton | 00:40:00 | |
Alumni Michele Terpstra talks with alumni Wendy Jo Carlton about her career writing, producing, and directing award winning LGBTQ themed films. Wendy Jo explains the distribution process for an indie film, why she doesn’t write coming out stories, how to succeed as an independent filmmaker, her thoughts on AI, and why she likes creating web series.
LINKS: Wendy Jo's Website: https://www.juicyplanetfilms.com/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0138238/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juicyplanetfilms/ Jamie and Jessie are Not Together trailer: https://vimeo.com/58852665 Easy Abby season one: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc-afh1yK0_SynyZdcVFbGSUQt-n49UlZ Easy Abby season two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc-afh1yK0_RN3oxecHCdLNLZvKDM2cna Good Kisser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2x58d9yb88 Hannah Free trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dihna458hkM To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 07 Nov 2023 | S3 Ep8: The Return of the Michigan Film Incentive | 00:31:22 | |
Current FVP senior, Jeff Staub, talks with Geoff George, a cinematographer and Education Outreach Chair with the Michigan Film Industry Association (MiFIA), about the Multimedia Jobs Act introduced in the Michigan legislature. Geoff explains how the film incentive worked in the past, how it’s different now, and why it’s so important to bring it to Michigan.
MIFIA: https://mifia.org/ Write Legislators: https://mifia.org/take-action Join MIFIA: https://mifia.org/joinus About the Multimedia Jobs Act: https://mifia.org/multimedia-jobs-act-details About Geoff George: www.geoffgeorgedp.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreygeorge/ To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 05 Dec 2023 | S3 Ep9: AI Tools for Filmmakers | 00:26:34 | |
Current senior Jeff Staub talks with Alumni Michele Terpstra, Director of Digital Content at Toolfarm.com, about AI and tools for filmmakers. They talk about what AI is, recent legal issues surrounding it, how it will affect the film industry, and whether students should be taught how to use it and the ethics surrounding it.
AI tutorial: https://www.toolfarm.com/tutorial/a-i-tools-for-video-pros-filmmakers-content-creators-indepth/ To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 12 Dec 2023 | S3 Ep10: Accessibility in Film | 00:31:30 | |
Current student Elena Chiu talks with award-winning, multiply Disabled, queer, horror and documentary filmmaker Ariel Baska about their short films, “Our First Priority,” and “Shining in the Dark,” the challenges they face as a disabled filmmaker, their podcast, “Ride the Omnibus,” and how to create a more accessible industry.
Website: https://arielbaska.com/ Ride the Omnibus: https://www.omnibusride.com/episodes FWD-Doc: https://www.fwd-doc.org/ Accessibility Scorecard: https://www.fwd-doc.org/film-event-accessibility-scorecard-2023 FEAW (Film Event Accessibility Working Group): https://feaw.org/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12439350/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justaskabaska/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielbaska/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruinmysky To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 13 Feb 2024 | S4 Ep1: From VFX Artist to Academic Dean: Alumni Profile of Tim Dailey ‘08 | 00:41:04 | |
Host Randy Strobl (‘12) talks with Tim Dailey (‘08), about his journey from VFX Artist to Academic Dean of Exceptional Minds.
Exceptional Minds is a nonprofit academy and post production studio for people with autism. Links: Exceptional Minds: https://exceptional-minds.org/ Tim Dailey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-dailey-23428862 To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 27 Feb 2024 | S4 Ep2: Building Up The Media Industry in Michigan | 00:26:19 | |
GVSU film student Marin Roth talks with her dad, Representative John Roth (R), co-author of the Multi-Media Jobs Act. They talk about the positive impact the bill will have on the Michigan economy and film students in particular while offering advice about what everyone can do to help the bill pass.
Relevant Links About the Multimedia Jobs Act: https://mifia.org/multimedia-jobs-act-details About Representative John Roth The House bill package can be found here (HB 4907, 4908) The Senate bill is here If you want to find out who your Representative is so you can write them, click here. Find your Senator here. To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 24 Sep 2024 | S4 Ep3: Working as an Assistant Director and Director in LA: A Conversation with Mike Judd | 00:32:47 | |
Current student Caitlyn Shaw talks with Alumni Mike Judd (1999) about his work as an Assistant Director and Director on “Young Sheldon”. Mike discusses the daily life and challenges of an Assistant Director on a popular television series. Sharing insights on the winding path of moving from Michigan to Los Angeles, working as a production assistant on major feature films, and navigating the process of becoming a union member.
LINKS Mike Judd IMBD To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 01 Oct 2024 | S4 Ep4: Creating Children's Television - Wimee TV! | 00:45:10 | |
Host Randy Strobl (2012) talks with Wimee TV creators Kevin Kammeraad (1998) and Gwen Trautman (2022) about their innovative, multimedia interactive children’s educational programming - Wimee TV!
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| 08 Oct 2024 | S4 Ep5: Autism In School and On Set - A Conversation with Visiting Professor Ryan Copping | 00:39:00 | |
Alumni Malcolm Kramp (2024) interviews Ryan Copping (2006) about his experiences as an autistic person during his time in school, on sets, and as a teacher advocating for neurodiversity.
LINKS: Ryan Copping LinkedIn To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 15 Oct 2024 | S4 Ep6: ART DEPARTMENT WORK IN LA: A Conversation with Jamie Bartkowicz and JiL Szewski | 00:44:32 | |
Host Randy Strobl (2012) talks with JiL Szewsk (2007)i and Jamie Bartkowicz (2014) about their work in the Art Department in Los Angeles for films, television, and themed entertainment.
LINKS: The Essential Art Department Jamie Bartkowicz JiL Szewski https://lightscameraart.com/ GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook GVFVAlum Instagram To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 12 Nov 2024 | S4 Ep7: The Internal Video Production Studios at Ford Motor Company | 00:37:05 | |
Host Michele Terpstra (1995) talks about the new internal video production studios at Ford Motor Company with the Executive Producer Creative Strategy Ford Motor Company, Bill Hasler, and Video Producer Jon Curtis (2014).
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| 19 Nov 2024 | S4 Ep8: Art Direction for Corporate / Commercial Work: A Conversation with Art Director Erika Pineiro from Mad Props | 00:35:21 | |
Host Randy Strobl talks with Erika Pineiro about art department work for corporate and commercial work in the midwest. Erika owns Mad Props, and art department company and prop house in West Michigan.
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| 28 Jan 2025 | S4 Ep9: Building a Local Film Community: The Grand Rapids Film Society | 00:37:54 | |
GVSU alums, Spencer Everhart (2012), Nick Hartman (2012), Breana Malloy (2021), Jackson Ezinga (2013), discuss the Grand Rapids Film Society and their work to help build a vibrant film culture and community in West Michigan.
LINKS: Grand Rapids Film Society GRFS Newsletter GRFS Discord Open Projector Night - Film Freeway To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 04 Feb 2025 | S4 Ep10: A Conversation with Independent Filmmaker ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby | 00:29:21 | |
Joel Potrykus (‘99) talks with independent filmmaker ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby (‘15) about his love of films, filmmaking, and teaching!
LINKS: ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby Joel Potrykus To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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| 11 Feb 2025 | S4 Ep11: Community Focused Media | 01:00:35 | |
Join us for a conversation about community media as host Randy Strobl from Detroit Public Television talks with Kerri VandeHoff, the Executive Director of the Coalition for Community Development, Joe Zook, the Production Manager of GRTV which is part of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, and Jazmyne Fuentes, Success Coach at GRMiFi the Grand Rapids Media & Film Incubator.
Community Media Makers use their skills to serve and amplify the many voices of a community. This is complex work that requires an interest in learning about people and using a creation process that authentically presents a variety of perspectives. LINKS
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| 19 Feb 2025 | 12: Get Involved on Campus | 00:42:30 | |
Current students Caroline Hamilton, Caitlyn Shaw and alum Kyle Macciomei talk about how to get the most benefit from the college experience. From clubs to independent student film groups, as well as on campus employment opportunities, they share stories and break down ways to make the most of your time at GVSU.
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| 28 Mar 2025 | S4 Ep12: Producing - From Indie Films and Corporate/Commercial Work | 01:01:52 | |
Join current student Liliana Bartels, Breana Malloy (2021) and Gillian Noonan (2021), as they dive into the world of film producing— from indie films to corporate commercials. They’ll share career insights, break down the producer’s role, and discuss the challenges of balancing creativity, logistics, and funding.
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