Alumni Live: The Podcast

Alums Caitlyn Shaw (2025), Callie Wynne (2026), and Bill Cuppy (1995) discuss the benefits of study abroad for film and video majors and the skills and stories they gained during their travels. Bill also talks about the scholarship he helped establish to encourage film and video students to study abroad, the Morse-Cuppy Film, Video, Animation Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship. For more information about study abroad: Film and Video Abroad 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 Follow us on: GVSU Film & Video/Media Arts on LinkedIn GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook 

Alumni and editor/producer Elena Chiu (2025) and Kyle Flannery (2018), a picture finishing producer at Harbor Picture Company, discuss the team involved in post-production and Kyle’s journey moving from West Michigan into the New York production industry.LINKS:Harbor Picture CompanyTo support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

Current student Ashlyn Mendelsohn talks with alum Jeff Donehoo (2001) about his career working in sports media and his current role as a Senior Motion Graphic Designer and Programmer with Rocket Surgery which is part of Ross Video Creative Services.LINKS:Rocket Surgery YouTube ChannelTo support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

Alums Jordan Skutar (Assistant Camera) and Jessica Tolliver (Director of Photography) talk about working in the camera department and the industry. Both work in Chicago.Links:Keslow CameraThe Camera Assistant's Manual by David E. Elkins SOCTo support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

Retired GVSU Professor and Audio Engineer Joe McCargar talks with alum Dennis Dembeck (2013) about his career as a Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer working in NYC and LA.  Links:To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

Join host Mary Graff Ashley as she talks with GVSU alumni Michael Piotrowski about his experience mixing and recording sound across different locations, budgets, and directors. Links:To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

Host Samantha Drougel talks with alum Justin Woychowski, Chief Creative Officer of United eSports, about media creation in the rapidly growing eSports industry.Links:To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

Storytelling is at the heart of both filmmaking and creating graphic novels. Join alums Griffin Sheridan, Rory Webb, and Amanda Webb as they discuss their journey as storytellers using the medium of comics. Links: Griffin Sheridan Image Comics - Griffin Sheridan Instagram - GRIF Rory and Amanda WebbLegends of Aukera Links:To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

Host Randy Strobl talks with three generations of GVTV faculty advisors, Kim Roberts, Len O’Kelly, and James Ford about their mentoring students as they develop leadership, teamwork, and media skills.To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

Host, and former GVTV member, Randy Strobl talks with current students Izaak Che Rosales and Joshua Wylie about their GVTV experiences. As they rebuild the community after the pandemic, students are still benefitting from the  collaboration, learning, creativity, and fun of GVTV.To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

Hear how GVTV members from 2016 - 2021 transformed the studio into a home that inspired students to learn, build relationships, and explore new methods of sharing their creations. Host Kyle Macciomei talks with Gillian Noonan, Harley Collar, Mary Genson, Noah Genson, Savannah Wright, and Noah Houchlei about their time at GVTV including how the pandemic changed the trajectory of the club.To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Tyler Wiewiora (1993- 2024). Beloved GVTV member and “everyone’s boom person”. You are missed.The third generation of GVTV forges new territory with live broadcasts, a 24-hour telethon, and a post graduate marriage officiated by their faculty advisor. Host Randy Strobl talks with former GVTV members Christina Choriatis, Bobby Nielsen, Jamie Bartkowicz, McKenzie Brefka, and Erin Brefka. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

Join second generation GVTV members Randy Strobl, Adam Burl, Jonathan Sessions, Steven Bellettini, and Former President John Tremblay as they reconnect and discuss how they helped shape GVTV and how GVTV helped them build careers and life long relationships.Links: GVTV Randy Strobl Former GVTV VP Special Events John Tremblay Former GVTV President  Adam Burl Former GVTV Financial Officer and voice actor on Randomish Jonathan Sessions Former GVTV Producer and Tech Director and Equipment Room Steven Belletini Former GVTV Producer and Animator  To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

Host Randy Strobl talks with GVTV  founder and first President, Jillian Austin, about how she grew “Happy Birthday Anthony!” into a student run television station that fosters creativity and long lasting relationships. This is the first of a multipart series about the impact of Grand Valley Television (GVTV).Links: Jillian Austin - Experience and Brand Growth Strategist / Immersive Storyteller Randy Strobl Television Production Specialist / Documentary 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.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

Join current students Caitlyn Shaw, CK Hamilton, and Cam Layson as they share tips for ‘pitching’ projects for script and fiction classes.To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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.To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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.Links: Women in Cinema Instagram: gvwomenincinema GVTV Youtube  Laker Link  Registered Student Organizations Website SNECC Studios Vimeo Student Employment The Bridge Production Support Resources WGVU TV Promotions Office West Michigan Companies mentioned in the show: Ideology Taproot Ingalls Salt Gorilla Drop Drop Voyage Lowing Visionaery Motivity Braincell  Camera To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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 GRCMC  https://grcmc.org/ WKTV https://www.wktv.org/ GRMIFI https://grmifi.org/ Kerri VanderHoff https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrivanderhoff/ https://www.mhccd.org/projects-2 https://mediajustice.org/ "Unmediated & Reframed" more info can be found here https://www.mhccd.org/projects-2 and here https://www.mhccd.org/rome-julissa Jazmyne Fuentes https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazmyne-fuentes/ Joe Zook  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josefzook/ Randy Strobl https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-strobl-40223895/ To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

Joel Potrykus (‘99) talks with independent filmmaker ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby (‘15) about his love of films, filmmaking, and teaching!LINKS:ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby Joel PotrykusTo support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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 SocietyGRFS NewsletterGRFS DiscordOpen Projector Night - Film FreewayTo support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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.To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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).To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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 DepartmentJamie Bartkowicz JiL Szewski https://lightscameraart.com/GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook GVFVAlum Instagram To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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 LinkedInTo support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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!LINKS:Wimee TVTo support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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. LINKSMike Judd IMBDTo support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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 LinksAbout the Multimedia Jobs Act: https://mifia.org/multimedia-jobs-act-details About Representative John RothThe House bill package can be found here (HB 4907, 4908) The Senate bill is hereIf you want to find out who your Representative is so you can write them, click here.Find your Senator here. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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-23428862To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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/episodesFWD-Doc: https://www.fwd-doc.org/Accessibility Scorecard: https://www.fwd-doc.org/film-event-accessibility-scorecard-2023FEAW (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 support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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 support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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/58852665Easy Abby season one: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc-afh1yK0_SynyZdcVFbGSUQt-n49UlZEasy Abby season two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc-afh1yK0_RN3oxecHCdLNLZvKDM2cnaGood Kisser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2x58d9yb88Hannah Free trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dihna458hkMTo support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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 support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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/bluefalconprodsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueFalconProductions/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluefalconprodsThe Incantation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5361596/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3628074LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-campbell-93511655/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.campbell.9440To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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).To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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/promoguyTo support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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/gvsufilmvideoalumniWomen in Cinema Laker Link : https://gvsu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/wicWomen in Cinema Instagram: https://instagram.com/gvwomenincinemaWomen 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.programTo support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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

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 support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm GVSU Film & Video/Media Arts on LinkedIn GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook 

To view a video of this episode complete with archive photos and videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzHtUTZprWUAlumni 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: GVSU LIp Dub directed by Greg Kort and Chris Coleman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn5L3gsCHgQ Cinesthesia - The Grand Valley Journal of Cinema https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cine/ PARTICIPANTS (in order of appearance): Randy Strobl John Philbin Toni Perrine Girbe Eefsting Gregg McNeill Katie Dehn Kirie Quackenbush Stephanie Choriatis Grayson Beras Mary Graff Ashley Kelly Loughlin Tim Sundt Greg Kort Kim Roberts Michael Piotrowski To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the FB group:GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

To view a video of this episode complete with archive photos and videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzHtUTZprWUAlumni 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/user749003Article by Deanna Morse about William James: An Unfinished Conversationhttps://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1459&context=gvrPARTICIPANTS (in order of appearance): Randy Strobl Tim Sundt Gregg McNeill Girbe Eefsting Stephanie Choriatis John Philbin Toni Perrine Video clip of William James College: An Unfinished Conversation by Barbara Roos, featuring an interview with Deanna Morse Karen Kleinheksel Jeffrey Miller To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the FB group:GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

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

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

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-wZmh4Jc5gTo support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the FB group:GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

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

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

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=cfx3wZ01MmwTo support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the FB group:GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

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

Host Joe McCargar talks with alums Bryen Hensley and Sean Quashnie about the intricacies of working in production, broadcast, and post production sound.To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the FB group:GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

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

Host Stacy Walsh (& Then Write) interviews Jeremy Howe (Young Sheldon) and George Kitson (Agents of Shield) about their work as writers for television.To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the FB group:GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group