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Alumni Live: The Podcast is created by and for GVSU Film/Video Alumni and current students. The program explores a variety of industry related topics.
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Host Randy Strobl (2012) talks with visual artists K. Lynn Smith (2008) and Dan Hogan (2005) about their journeys from GVSU to becoming visual artists. They discuss their work, how they developed their styles, and built careers through comics, art festivals, and animation. LINKS:DANIEL HOGAN LINKS https://danieljhogan.com/ danieljhogan.com, twitch.tv/danieljhogan, youtube.com/@danieljhogan, https://www.instagram.com/danieljhoganart/, https://www.facebook.com/danieljhogancartoonist/, https://www.tiktok.com/@danieljhogan K. LYNN SMITH LINKS https://www.klynnsmith.net/ https://www.instagram.com/handmadecrown https://www.facebook.com/plumecomic/ The House of Lowtherwebtoons.com To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo follow the FVP Alumni Network GVSU Film & Video Alumni Network on LinkedIn GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook GVFVAlum Instagram
Host Randy Strobl (2012) talks with Location Manager Ashley Bunge (2008) about her career as a location manager and how she went from GVSU to working on big-budget films. She talks about what goes into scouting and managing film locations and how she got her start in the industry after moving to New Orleans. 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
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/
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