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This Penn alum Filmmaker’s (and Lawyer’s) fascinating documentary
A few years ago Penn alum Marc Simon (C’96, SAM) produced a great documentary called “Nursery University” that I really loved about how hard it is for parents to get their children into nursery school in NYC. Marc now has a fascinating new documentary called “Unraveled” debuting next week in NYC and LA which explores […]
Penn alum’s promo with Ben Stiller, Mark Sanchez and LaDainian Tomlinson
I cover lots of traditional entertainment career pursuits from alumni on DT like acting, filmmaking, and writing, but equally creative can be that of Marketing. After the jump, check out a promo spot for ESPN that Universal Media Promotions and Marketing manager Melisa Kirkup (C’01) worked on for the new movie Tower Heist (in theaters […]
Another Penn filmmaker’s beautiful film needs your vote
Earlier, I posted an article about 2 Penn filmmakers that need your vote in an innovative film contest. Duc-Minh Nguyen (C’07, DP, M– USE, Dining Philosophers, VSA), another Penn alum with another great film just emailed in and he also needs your vote! After the jump watch his beautiful film! First about the contest: The “TenLegs […]
This Penn alum directed Jane Lynch and Leonard Nimoy at the Emmys
You may have heard that Alec Baldwin backed out of the opening sequence for the opening of this year’s Emmys last month and Leonard Nimoy stepped in last minute. And Spock isn’t the only one who helped reshape this opening scene days before the big event. After the jump, get to know a Penn alum who […]
“Penn Live”: Perform at this popular LA Penn event!
As you may recall, for 6 years here in LA and one year in NY, I had created a Penn “emerging talent” Pennfest event showcasing the work of Penn filmmakers and musicians. I am now happy to report that Pennfest has evolved. The event will now be split up into a performance-themed night and a […]
Follow this Penn undergrad as she pursues a career in the biz
As my readers know, I’ve got tons of stories about established Penn alumni musicians, filmmakers, actors, plus dozens more entertainment professions. I’ve even begun covering stories about new young alumni trying to break into entertainment careers such as acting, more acting, and music. What I haven’t covered are undergrads getting summer internships who are trying […]
