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Penn producer and hubby director sign Duncan Sheik to movie
Jody and her husband Marc Several years ago, I did a story about film producer Jody Girgenti (C’98) and how her film (you may have heard of) was hitting the festival rounds. Since then, Jody has produced content for NBC Digital Studios, CourtTV, corporate clients, worked as a commercial producer, and is still focused on […]
Penn Alum Casting Director to Actors/Comics: Don’t Fall Into THIS Trap! (VIDEO)
Recently, comic, producer and casting director Lesley Wolff (C’93, Bloomers), appeared on the Laughing Matters Panel at the SAG Foundation and was dishing out advice about what actors and comics should do with what they send to casting directors. After the jump watch this clip where Lesley talks about a big trap actors and comics […]
This Oscar Nominated Writer/Director Has a Musical Tribute For All You Beautiful Pregnant Ladies (VIDEO)
After his short film was nominated for an Oscar in 2006, Rob Pearlstein (C’95, DP) went on to create another funny film that caught our attention. Now, Rob has created what seems to be a sure viral video sensation called “She Gotta Bump”, a song as he says, “for all you beautiful pregnant ladies”. Watch […]
Funny or Controversial?: Elizabeth Banks’ Directorial Debut
She’s been an film and TV actress as well as a model in countless magazines. Now, actress Elizabeth Banks (C’96) is taking on a new role. That of a director. While I applaud Liz’s directing, to be honest, I’m not sure of what to think about the content of this short. On one level the […]
This Athlete Turned Actor Won a Meeting With a Hollywood Casting Director (VIDEO)
Back in October, we started our “An Actor’s Path” vlog series with Penn alum Alex Weber (C’09, Lacrosse). Just a few months in LA, Alex is definitely being very proactive with his career. Last month he got his new headshots and this month he signed with a print agency and got his new comp cards […]
TV Actor turned director acts again!
Did you catch Ken Olin (C’76) on Brothers and Sisters last night (see image above)? Typically directing this show’s episodes, this Penn alum took off his director’s cap, and put on his acting cap to perform opposite his real life wife Patricia Wettig. As you may recall, both actors appeared together years ago on Thirtysomething […]
