The CSUEA Podcast: Campus 2 Career

In this episode of the CSUEA Podcast, Cesco chats with CalState Fullerton Alum Jordan Poblete - a multi-faceted, passionate producer who has worked on creative projects in the film and marketing world with names that might ring a bell like Disney and Apple. They delve DEEP into topics like what it takes to become a producer, overcoming family dynamics to pursue passions as a career, "toxic Fi...

The founders of Muganzo Entertainment & Nirvana Soul join Cesco in a caffeinated conversation about the trials & tribulations of following your dreams, what 90’s sit-com characters inspired them, and walking towards your future self with CONFIDENCE.  Special thanks to Be’Anka Ashaolu, Jeronica Macey, and Melissa Muganzo for the gems and laughs. Scroll below to follow them on social media!...

"If you want God to laugh, tell him your plans." In this CSUEA exclusive, we sit down with VFX Coordinator Erick Alcaraz (Equalizer 3, Bardos: The False Chronicles of a Handful of Truths) to discuss his journey to the film industry, the best action movie hero duo, and working with director Antoine Fuqua on the final installment to the Equalizer series. Equalizer 3 will be screening in ci...

Allow us to introduce you to Daniel Tinajero & Alan Gomez. Aside from being leaders in the Latinx Film Club here at San Francisco State University, they are also currently in the process of creating their own all-inclusive film festival. Francesco sat down with them and discussed why they decided to create the festival, some of the behind-the scenes challenges they’ve had to face, the importan...

The CSUEA presents a great conversation between Francesco and reporter Ryan Matthey about his relatable story of finding a job during the heat of the lockdown, the importance of a “can-do” attitude, advice for any newcomers to the broadcasting world, and much more! Subscribe for more insightful panels & interviews! Follow the CSUEA on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thec...

Join us and Pipelines for a fireside chat with Executive Producer and Grammy-winning Music Video Producer, Candice Dragonas, who will discuss her career journey, advice for those preparing for a career in the business of producing music videos, and even recounts fun behind the scenes stories from collaborating with artists like Harry Styles, Lil Nas X, and The Daniels! Panelist:Candice Dragonas -...

Presented by Paramount Plus & The CSUEA - meet the executives behind Awesomeness TV's My Dream Quinceañera as Teresa Hsu, RJ Larese, and Paul Medford discuss what streamers look for in an unscripted series, why the time was right to reimagine "My Dream Quinceañera," and tips and advice for digital content creators and future TV executives. Follow the CSUEA on all social media! I...

Presented by Warner Bros. Pictures & The CSUEA - Beau Flynn & Hiram Garcia discuss the process of making DC's latest film BLACK ADAM, the definitive superhero moments in film, and give advice to up-and-coming filmmakers! Leave a like and subscribe for more content like this! Follow the CSUEA on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecsuea/Twitter: https://twitter.co...

Award-winning cinematographer Matthew Libatique (Black Swan, Requiem For A Dream, Iron Man) talks with Francesco from the CSUEA about his latest film: 'Don't Worry Darling'.Subscribe for more insightful panels & interviews! Follow the CSUEA on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecsuea/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCSUEA?s=20&t=DIc3HImRztM99yeYgM1tFATi...

Well, another summer has come and gone, so why not ring in the new semester with an interview with musician/singer/artist/fellow CSUEA member: Toan Nguyen. We discussed his journey to San Francisco State being from another country, how the city of SF inspires his art, his plan after graduating this past Spring, and much more! Guest:Toan NguyenProducer/Editor:Francesco MacayanIntro/Outro Music:&quo...

This episode is a recording of a fun & insightful conversation I had with Christina Kleppinger and Jenn Zillioli from Backstage as we discuss things like the important roles they play in the entertainment industry, the long & winding road it took to get there, and what Backstage can do for you! If you’re interested,I’d strongly recommend taking a stroll through the description of this podc...

Join us for a conversation with career specialist Gloria Rodriguez on the challenges she faced being a first generation student, what students can do to make the campus to career transition as smooth as possible, pivoting careers in the middle of her college tenure, and much more! Guest:Gloria RodriguezProducer/Editor:Francesco MacayanIntro/Outro Music:"Downtown" & "Decide"...

Learn from industry leading artists and casting agents in the world of Voice Over! This session is designed to provide you with a better understanding of the voice over process from developing and honing your craft to getting hired...Kareem Taylor - Voiceover Artist & Advertising ProducerSonja Smith - Voiceover Casting SpecialistShari Holly - Director of Operations (Pipelines) Moderator

Join us for an Intimate conversation featuring Felisa Israel and hear about her 15+ years working in the NBA & WNBA, as well as her time directing global events,starting her own live event production company, and making an impact on the next generation of rockstars in the world of Sports & Entertainment. Panelist: Felisa IsraelModerator: Dina IbrahimProducer/Editor:Francesco MacayanIntro/O...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Hollywood veterans, Peter Walpole and Hugh Bateup, who discuss the production design process for the newest installment in "The Matrix" franchise, their long-time collaboration with the Wachowskis, and more. Don’t miss this chance to learn about this important aspect of the filmmaking process from the experts themselves. THE MATRIX RESURRECTION...

Learn from recruitment professionals in entertainment and creative who will provide you with interview skills, insight into what they look for, and resources for identifying employment and expanding your network. This session is designed to provide you with a better understanding of the recruiting process and how to best market yourself while developing and honing your craft. PANELISTS:Karla Melar...

Hollywood veterans Theo Green and Mark Mangini discuss how they created their sound designs for the film “Dune,” their work on other major films, and what to expect during post-production. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about the film industry! Dune will be in theaters and HBO Max on Oct. 22.Panelists:Theo GreenAcademy-Award nominated sound designer, supervising sound editor and composerMark...