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Media Industry Conversations Podcast
by RTFMIC
Conversations with professionals throughout the entertainment industry. Created as part of a course in the Department of Radio Television and Film in the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin.
Episodes
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Austin Animation Panel
This MIC podcast features a panel about animation in Austin. Guests Carrye Glazer, Brad Graeber, Austin Harper, Evan Narcisse, and Craig Staggs join us to explore career paths, roles, and the state of animation industries in Austin. At the time the podcast was recorded at the UT campus on…
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Anatomy of a Production Company: 26 Keys Productions
This week's MIC podcast features a panel on the anatomy of a production company. Guests Michael Garcia and Maddy Bilder join us to explore the production process and everyday workflows of 26 Keys Productions, a production company based right here in Austin. Michael Garcia, who is the President of...
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Texas Entertainment and Media Industries Symposium: Conversation with Elizabeth Avellán
Today, we’re bringing you the final episode in our special series about the Texas media industries. This podcast was recorded at the Texas Entertainment and Media Industries Symposium, which took place on September 20th, 2024 at the University of Texas at Austin. The symposium and this podcast…
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Texas Entertainment and Media Industries Symposium: Live Events and Experiential Entertainment
Today, we’re bringing you the fourth episode in our special series about the Texas media industries. This podcast was recorded at the Texas Entertainment and Media Industries Symposium, which took place on September 20th, 2024 at the University of Texas at Austin. The symposium and this podcast...
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Texas Entertainment and Media Industries Symposium: Development and Exhibition
Today, we’re bringing you the third episode in our special series about the Texas media industries. This podcast was recorded at the Texas Entertainment and Media Industries Symposium, which took place on September 20th, 2024 at the University of Texas at Austin. The symposium and this podcast…
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Texas Entertainment and Media Industries Symposium: Production
Today, we’re bringing you the second episode in our special series about the Texas media industries. This podcast was recorded at the Texas Entertainment and Media Industries Symposium, which took place on September 20th, 2024 at the University of Texas at Austin, which was made possible by the...
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Texas Entertainment and Media Industries Symposium: Development
Today, we’re bringing you the first episode in a special series about the Texas media industries. This podcast was recorded at the Texas Entertainment and Media Industries Symposium, which took place on September 20th, 2024 at the University of Texas at Austin. The symposium and this podcast were...
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James Emmanuel Shapiro - Former President, US Distribution at XYZ Films
This week's MIC podcast features James Emmanuel Shapiro, who was President of US Distribution at XYZ films at the time of this recording. James Emanuel Shapiro is an entertainment executive veteran of twenty years and has been the COO of both Drafthouse Films and NEON, where he helped build both...
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Screenwriter/Agent Relationship: Cindy McCreery and Jim Ehrich
This week's MIC Podcast features a panel on the Screenwriter/Agent relationship with Jim Ehrich, literary agent, and Cindy McCreery, screenwriter and Chair of the Radio-Television-Film Department at UT Austin. Cindy McCreery is Chair of the Department of Radio-Television-Film here at UT Austin,...
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Mark Shapiro - President and COO, Endeavor and TKO
For this week’s MIC Podcast, we’re excited to present our conversation with Mark Shapiro, moderated by Dr. Alisa Perren and James Andrew Miller. For regular listeners of the MIC podcast, this episode will have a unique structure, as James Andrew Miller moderates the first half of the conversation...
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Elaine Frontain Bryant - EVP and Head of Programming at A&E, Lifetime, and LMN - September 30, 2024
This week's guest is Elaine Frontain Bryant who is Executive Vice President and Head of Programming at A&E, Lifetime, and LMN. She manages the programming teams for all three networks and is responsible for overseeing the development, creation and execution of all programming. Elaine has…
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Entertainment Law Panel: PJ Shapiro and Greg Slewett - November 4, 2024
This week's MIC podcast features a panel on Entertainment Law with attorneys PJ Shapiro and Greg Slewett. Both Slewett and Shapiro are founding partners at Johnson, Shapiro, Slewett, and Kole LLP, which was established in 2021 with philanthropy, civic engagement, and inclusion as its core…
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Colby Gaines - Founder of Back Roads Entertainment - Oct. 28, 2024
This week’s guest is Colby Gaines, who is the Founder of Back Roads Entertainment. Colby, who produces unscripted series in his home state of Texas after 20 years in NYC, is an Emmy nominated executive producer and one of the top storytellers in unscripted entertainment. He’s well known for…
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Brent Weinstein - Chief Development Officer at Candle Media - Oct. 21, 2024
This week's guest is Brent Weinstein, Chief Development Officer of Candle Media. At Candle, Brent oversees brands like Moonbug, Faraway Road Productions, and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine. Before joining Candle Media, Brent worked at United Talent Agency, one of Hollywood’s largest and most...
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MIC: Andrew Wang, Head of TV, Development, and Production
This week's guest is Andrew Wang. Andrew Wang is Head of TV, Development & Production at JuVee Productions, a production company founded by Viola Davis and Julius Tenon that emphasizes artist driven projects from a diverse range of new and established voices. At JuVee, Andrew guides projects...
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Elaine Frontain Bryant - EVP and Head of Programming at A&E - Nov. 7, 2022
This week, we're taking a look back at an MIC session with Elaine Frontain Bryant from Fall 2022. Elaine is Executive Vice President and Head of Programming at A&E Network, where she manages the A&E programming team and is responsible for overseeing the development, creation and execution of all...
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Scot Cru, Independent International Television & Media Consultant
This week's guest is Scot Cru, who works as an independent international television and media consultant and previously served as Executive Vice President of Global Formats and Unscripted Content at MGM Studios. In this role, Scot was responsible for the distribution of MGM formats worldwide and...
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MIC Panel: Austin-Based Film Festivals
This week's podast features a panel of film festival leaders based right here in Austin. Neha Aziz, Alka Bhanot, David Finkel, Todd Hogan, and Gabriel Ornelas visited UT Austin on March 21st, 2024 to discuss the community-based film festivals that they lead. Neha is Artistic Director for the…
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Austin Entertainment Industry Panel
We concluded the Fall 2023 semester with a panel featuring five leaders in the media industry right here in Austin. Alfred Gomez is a director of programming and development at Blind Nil Magnolia, an unscripted production company operating here in Texas. Jennifer Hutchins is a freelance producer...
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MIC: The Screenwriter/Agent Relationship
This week's podcast features a panel on the Screenwriter/Agent relationship with screenwriters Davia Carter and Cindy McCreery and literary agent Jim Ehrich, who visited UT on September 11, 2023. Davia Carter is an alumna of UT Austin's MFA Screenwriting program, and now works as a…
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MIC: Patrick Schumacker, EP and Co-Showrunner of Abbott Elementary
This week's guest is Patrick Schumacker, who visited UT on April 1, 2024. Patrick is an Emmy-nominated Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer at Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions, which he runs with his writing partner Justin Halpern with an overall deal at Warner Bros Television. Patrick is...
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MIC: Amanda Harrell, Former EVP, Business and Legal Affairs, Alternative and Specials, MGM Studios
This week's guest is Amanda Harrell, who visited a UT class on Unscripted Media on April 9th, 2024. Amanda is the former Executive Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs for the Alternative and Specials division of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios. This division of MGM focuses on unscripted...
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MIC: Jordan Levin, Former General Manager of Rooster Teeth
This week's guest is Jordan Levin, who spoke with UT students on October 10, 2022. At the time of his visit, Jordan was General Manager at Rooster Teeth, an Austin-based media and entertainment company, where he was responsible for leading all aspects of the business including oversight of...
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MIC: Bob Berney, CEO of Picturehouse
This week's guest is Bob Berney. Bob Berney is an Alum of the RTF program here at UT Austin, and has gone on to become a leader in the field of film distribution. Bob began his career working at art house movie theaters in Houston and Dallas, where he learned the nuances of independent film...
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MIC: Entertainment Law Panel with PJ Shapiro and Greg Slewett
This week's MIC podcast features a panel on Entertainment Law with attorneys PJ Shapiro and Greg Slewett. Both Slewett and Shapiro are founding partners at Johnson, Shapiro, Slewett, and Kole LLP, which was established in 2021 with philanthropy, civic engagement, and inclusion as its core…
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MIC: Christopher Casanova, VP of Film & Television at Black Bear Entertainment
This week's guest is Christopher Casanova. At the time of recording, Christopher was the Vice President of Film and Television at Black Bear Entertainment, where he oversaw production for Dumb Money, starring Seth Rogan and Paul Dano. Other upcoming Black Bear titles that Christopher has…
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Neal Moritz, Producer and Founder of Original Film
This week's guest is Neal Moritz. Neal H. Moritz is the founder of Original Film and one of the most prolific producers in Hollywood today. After graduating from UCLA with a Bachelor's in Economics, Moritz earned a graduate degree from the prestigious Peter Stark Producing Program at USC.…
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Pastor Alvarado, Executive Producer and Creative Director, Riverside Entertainment
Pastor Alvarado spoke to UT students on October 30th, 2023 and the conversation was hosted by Dr. Alisa Perren. They discussed his career trajectory, the scope of his work as Co-Founder and Creative Director at Riverside, and his views on the current state of the media industries.
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Tom Schatz, Professor Emeritus at UT Austin
Dr. Tom Schatz visited on October 2, 2023 and discussed the history of the Hollywood Studio System, the nature of research into historic media industries, and his thoughts on the current state of the industry.
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MIC - Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company - Sept. 9, 2022
Iger visited Moody earlier this fall—before he announced his return to Disney as its CEO in November 2022—to share his insights on his career trajectory, how the Walt Disney Company evolved under his leadership, and his views on the current state of the media industries. When: Friday, September…
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MIC - PJ Shapiro, Entertainment Attorney, Ziffren Brittenham, LLP - October 12, 2020
Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include the role of an entertainment industry lawyer, the process of negotiating contracts, and some significant shifts in media industry business models that have occurred over the past few decades. When: Monday, October 12, 2020 - 5 - 6:15 p.m.…
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MIC - Jerren Wright, Business Affairs Executive, Amazon Studios - September 28, 2020
Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include Jerren Wright's diverse experiences as a a multimedia/technology businessman and attorney in the entertainment industry. Jerren Wright, Business Affairs Executive, Amazon Studios When: Monday, September 28, 2020 - 5 - 6:15 p.m. Where: Zoom,...
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MIC - Raymond Mansfield, Executive Producer, Get Out; Producer, BlacKkKlansman - April 23, 2018
Ray Mansfield's (RTF BS, '00)discusses his career trajectory, his roles and responsibilities as Partner for QC Entertainment, and his views on the current state of film financing, production, and distribution. Who: Raymond Mansfield — Partner, QC Entertainment; Executive Producer, Get Out (2017);...
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MIC - Hall Hood, Studio Lead Writer, BioWare - Nov. 27, 2017
We discuss Hall Hood's career trajectory since his time as an RTF major, his roles and responsibilities as studio lead writer at BioWare, and his views on the current state of the video game industry. Who: Hall Hood, Studio Lead Writer, BioWare When: Monday, November 27, 2017 - 6 - 7:15 p.m.…
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MIC - Luke Pebler, Editor/Post at Detour Films - Nov. 20, 2017
We discuss Luke Pebler’s career trajectory, his roles and responsibilities as an editor at Detour Films, and his views on the current state of media industries. Luke Pebler, Editor/Post-production at Detour Films When: Monday, November 20, 2017 - 6 - 7:15 p.m. Where: CMA 2.306, University of…
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MIC - Andrew Wang, Head of TV, Development and Production, JuVee Productions - Nov. 13, 2017
We discuss Andrew Wang's career trajectory since his time as an RTF major, his roles and responsibilities as Head of TV Development and Production at JuVee Productions, and his views on the current state of television industry. Andrew Wang, Head of TV, Development and Production, JuVee…
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MIC - Gaylyn Fraiche, Vice President of Movies, Mar Vista Entertainment - Nov. 6, 2017
We discuss Gaylyn Fraiche’s career trajectory since her time as an RTF major, her roles and responsibilities as Vice President for Movies at MarVista Entertainment, and her views on the current state of the film and TV industries. Gaylyn Fraiche, Vice President of Movies, Mar Vista Entertainment...
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MIC - Felicia Henderson, Writer/Producer/Showrunner, Writer (Marvel's The Punisher) - Sept. 25, 2017
Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include Felicia Henderson’s career trajectory from her time as a publicist to her time as a staff writer for shows on The WB up through her present experience as co-creator and Executive Producer for an acclaimed BET series, The Quad; her perspectives…
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MIC - Jordan Levin, CEO of Awesomeness TV - Oct. 30, 2017
Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include Jordan Levin's career trajectory since his time as an RTF major as well as his current roles and responsibilities in his position as CEO of the multi-platform media company, Awesomeness. The conversation will also address the growing role of…
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MIC - Noah Hawley, Writer/Producer/Director for FX's FARGO and LEGION - Oct. 16, 2017
Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include Noah Hawley's history and career as an executive producer, writer, and showrunner. He will discuss his work on several acclaimed television series including Bones, Legion, and the FX limited series Fargo. He will also address how economics and...
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MIC - Luis Ribeiro, Managing Partner, LOBO design and animation studio - Oct 9, 2017
Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include Luis Ribeiro's career trajectory from his time as an RTF major to his current role as Managing Partner/EP for LOBO post-production in New York City. The conversation will address how post-production and design companies like LOBO collaborate…
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MIC - Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer, SXSW - October 2, 2017
Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include Hugh Forrest's career trajectory and current role as Chief Programming Officer for South by Southwest (SXSW), an annual gathering of music, technology and media voices and organizations. He will discuss the role of tech and media in Austin,...
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MIC - Caroline Frick, Founder of the Texas Archive of the Moving Image - Sept. 18, 2017
Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include Caroline Frick’s diverse experiences with media archiving and preservation, film licensing, and television programming for organizations as varied as American Movie Classics, Warner Bros., The George Eastman House, the Library of Congress, and,...
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MIC - Owen Shiflett - April 27, 2017
Owen Shiflett, (BS, Radio-TV-Film), VP, Development for Sundance Now and Shudder at AMC Networks When: Thursday, April 27 - 3:30-4:45 p.m. Where: Belo Center for New Media (BMC) 5.208 (Seating is first come, first served.) Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include Owen Shiflett’s…
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MIC - Jessica Chou and Britta Lundin - March 30, 2017
Jessica Chou (MFA, Screenwriting), TV writer, CW's No Tomorrow Britta Lundin (MFA, Production), TV writer, CW’s Riverdale When: Thursday, March 30 - 3:30-4:45 p.m. Where: Belo Center for New Media (BMC) 5.208 (Seating is first come, first served.) Chou and Lundin will discuss their career...
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MIC - David W. Higgins - February 21, 2017
When: Tuesday, February 21 - 3:30-4:45 p.m. Where: Belo Center for New Media (BMC) 5.208 (Seating is first come, first served.) Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include David W. Higgins’s career trajectory from his time as a student in RTF at UT-Austin, his perspectives on the craft…
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MIC - Philip Levens - November 10, 2016
When: Thursday, November 10 - 3:30-5 p.m. Where: Belo Center for New Media (BMC) 5.208 (Seating is first come, first served.) Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include Philip Levens' career trajectory, his experiences writing and producing sci-fi and fantasy television, his thoughts on...
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MIC - Lev Spiro - October 10, 2016
Lev Spiro holds a masters degree in film from the Radio-TV-Film Department at the University of Texas at Austin. He's an award winning director of TV and film who has been recognized for his work on celebrated television shows including 'Arrested Development,' 'Modern Family,' 'Weeds,' and many...
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MIC - Todd Nienkerk and Aaron Stanush - November 30, 2015
Todd Nienkerk, (BS, Radio-TV-Film) and Aaron Staunsh (BS, Advertising) are partners with the Austin, Texas-based web design and publishing company Four Kitchens. Their company has produced websites and interactive online spaces for a wide variety of companies in and around the media industry...
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MIC - Jared Hoffman - November 23, 2015
Jared Hoffman (BS, Radio-TV-Film) is the President of Generate, an online content and talent management company. He worked for years as an agent for CAA and the SVP of Video Programming for Defy Media. Hoffman spoke at the University of Texas at Austin on November 23, 2016 Host: Alisa Perren...
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Conversations with professionals throughout the entertainment industry. Created as part of a course in the Department of Radio Television and Film in the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin.
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