Entertainment Industry Alumni and Friends Share their Career Experiences</h1> <article> <h1>Entertainment Industry Alumni and Friends Share their Career Experiences</h1> <p>hhempste — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:23:06 +0000</p> <span>Entertainment Industry Alumni and Friends Share their Career Experiences</span> <span><span>hhempste</span></span> <span><time datetime="2020-02-18T12:23:06-05:00" title="Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 12:23">Tue, 02/18/2020 - 12:23</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>More than 60 alumni, parents, and friends who work in the entertainment industry assembled in Los Angeles for networking and a panel discussion as part of the �鶹��Ƶ Entertainment Network—”Obiewood” for short. The January event featured panelists who shared the pivotal moments in their careers and the mentors who shaped their professional lives in the entertainment world. </p> <p>Kieran Mulroney, a screenwriter, director, and parent of an �鶹��Ƶ student in the Class of 2021, led the panelists through a series of questions organized around the metaphor of script narrative, including "What was the 'incitement point' when you realized you wanted to work in the industry?" and "What was your low-point or pivot point in your professional story?" Mulroney concluded the discussion by asking what advice the panelists would give their college selves. Their answers ranged from “be patient” to “recognize that hard work alone will not achieve success in Hollywood—networking is essential.”</p> <p>Obiewood seeks to raise �鶹��Ƶ College's profile as a source of high-quality candidates for placement in internships and full-time positions in Hollywood and throughout the entertainment industry. It also provides opportunities for students and alumni to build their understanding of what various career paths are available and what skills and experiences it takes to be successful in the industry.</p> <hr> <p>The network launched last July under the guidance of the LA working group: Tasha Cohan '11, Steve Dolcemaschio parent '16 and '23, Andrew Guest ‘99, Ed Helms '96, Kieran Mulroney parent '21, Sanford Panitch parent '20 and parent '23.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Campus News</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2020-02-18T12:00:00Z">Tue, 02/18/2020 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Hillary Hempstead</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The �鶹��Ƶ Entertainment Network provides students and alumni the opportunity to build knowledge around the skills needed and career paths available in the entertainment industry. </p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2368">Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2389">Young Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2569">Alumni-Student Connections</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2403">Career Exploration & Development</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Carrie Stein (right), parent of a student in the Class of 2023, describes her journey from acting to producing scripted television. Ry Russo-Young '03 (middle) discusses the importance of jumping in and trying new things—even if they aren't perfect.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Ron Knerem</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-flex-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden vertical-spacing--basic field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div id="obj-28780" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-photo-gallery paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="section--photo-gallery o-flex--photo-gallery"> <p class="header-tag">Photo Gallery</p> <div class="o-flex--photo-gallery__grid"> <div class="o-flex--photo-gallery--overlay"> <div class="o-flex--photo-gallery--overlay__content"> <h2> Obiewood January Event in Los Angeles </h2> <button class="btn js-modal" data-modal-prefix-class="fullscreen" data-modal-content-id="28780" data-modal-background-click="disabled"> View photo gallery </button> </div> </div> <div class="o-flex--photo-gallery__grid__img-wrapper"> </div> <div class="o-flex--photo-gallery__grid__img-wrapper"> </div> <div class="o-flex--photo-gallery__grid__img-wrapper"> </div> <div class="o-flex--photo-gallery__grid__img-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> <div id="28780" class="photo-gallery-wrapper"> <div class="photo-gallery"> <div class="photo-gallery__slides"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__wrapper"> <figure class="photo-gallery__slide"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__image"> </div> <figcaption> <span class="figure__caption">Screenwriter and director Kieran Mulroney leads the panel through a reflection on the stages of their professional lives. Mulroney is the parent of a student in the Class of 2021. </span> <span class="figure__credit">Photo credit: Ron Knerem</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__wrapper"> <figure class="photo-gallery__slide"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__image"> </div> <figcaption> <span class="figure__caption">Elisabeth and Arge O'Neal, parents of a student in the Class of 2023, share the ways that industry culture and technology have changed. </span> <span class="figure__credit">Photo credit: Ron Knerem</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__wrapper"> <figure class="photo-gallery__slide"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__image"> </div> <figcaption> <span class="figure__caption">Stefan Grube '03 encourages attendees to pursue the types of work they are most passionate about.</span> <span class="figure__credit">Photo credit: Ron Knerem</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__wrapper"> <figure class="photo-gallery__slide"> <div class="photo-gallery__slide__image"> </div> <figcaption> <span class="figure__caption">Recent alumni reconnect and share industry experiences. <br> </span> <span class="figure__credit">Photo credit: Ron Knerem</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="photo-gallery__navbar"> <figure class="photo-gallery__navbar__item"> </figure> <figure class="photo-gallery__navbar__item"> </figure> <figure class="photo-gallery__navbar__item"> </figure> <figure class="photo-gallery__navbar__item"> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>This Week in Photos: December 4</h1> <p>ygay — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:04:21 +0000</p> <span>This Week in Photos: December 4</span> <span><span>ygay</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-12-10T19:04:21-05:00" title="Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 19:04">Tue, 12/10/2019 - 19:04</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><hr> <h2>Snap Shots...</h2> <p>Stop by Solarity and watch guest DJs, rappers, and student groups rock the Field House, feel the ViBE, then swing by Finney Chapel for a musical union, public master class, and late night jazz concert. Round out the week with students from Lorain County Community College at the letterpress, participate in a lecture with Kwanzaa's founder, head over to Warner Concert Hall to hear guest pianist XakBjerken play, stop by Dye Lecture Hall and talk journalism with an author, and share a few laughs with this year’s December graduates before visiting <em>Urinetown</em>. </p> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>Convocation speaker Tom Rosenstiel ’78 discusses "Objectivity, Facts, Fiction, and the Future of Journalism." Photo by Michael Hartman</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>Kwanzaa founder Maulana Karenga presents a talk: "Living Kwanzaa and the Seven Principles" in the Adam Joseph Lewis Center. After the talk Karenga led the Kwanzaa ceremony in African Heritage House. Photo by Lucie Maria Weismueller</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>Mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne shakes hands with a student in her public master class. Photo by Yevhen Gulenko</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>The �鶹��Ƶ Jazz Ensemble performs several selections. Photo by Yevhen Gulenko</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>Guest Pianist Xak Bjerken performs with �鶹��Ƶ’s Contemporary Ensemble. Photo by Yevhen Gulenko</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>The �鶹��Ƶ College Choir, Musical Union, and Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Gregory Ristow '01. Photo by Yevhen Gulenko</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>Heisman Field House is transformed into a small concert arena for guest performers, student dance groups, and DJs at this year's Solarity. Photo by Yevhen Gulenko<br> </figcaption> </figure> <p> </p> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>Residents in <em>Urinetown</em> revolt for the right to urinate “wherever you like, whenever you like, for as long as you like, and with whomever you like.” Photo by John Seyfried</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>�鶹��Ƶ’s ViBE Dance Company presents its fall showcase. Photo by Chris Schmucki ‘22</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>Students in the LCCC partnership with �鶹��Ƶ College do a letterpress workshop with Ed Vermue, head of special collections. Photo by Yvonne Gay</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p> <figure class="captioned-image"> <figcaption>Early graduates enjoy dinner, live music, and each other in the Knowlton Complex. Photo by Lucie Maria Weismueller</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Campus News</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2019-12-11T12:00:00Z">Wed, 12/11/2019 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yvonne Gay</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2389">Young Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2372">Performing Arts</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2379">Student Life</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=4821">Africana Studies</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25441">Theater</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/theater" hreflang="und">Theater</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/africana-studies" hreflang="und">Africana Studies</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yevhen Gulenko</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> </main></body></html>