Alumni Live: The Podcast

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. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Face...

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. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film...

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. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/gi...

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. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Al...

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. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/...

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. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.e...

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. To support GVSU film and video students by donating t...

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. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowshi...

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. To support GVSU film and vide...

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. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/givi...

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 -...

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. To support GVSU film and video students by...

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. To support GVSU film and video students...

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. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-no...

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. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

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. Summer Film Project Website To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellow...

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. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Alumni Live: The Podcast To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group:...