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Get a 2 year writing deal with FOX like this Penn Alum
Recently, I reported that Penn alum Joe Port (C’97) and his writing partner Joe Wiseman had their TV pilot “Family Album” most likely scheduled for a mid season slot on Fox. Now, more good news. Yesterday it was announced that Fox has signed a two-year overall deal with them. (source) Fantastic news, and the inspirational […]
This Penn Alum’s 20 minute stamina has him hitting the comedy sweetspot
Over the past 4+ years, I’ve covered lots of alumni performing improv. There is one particular style of improv that has really caught my eye, or I should say ear: the musical improv. After the jump, watch how Tom Christensen’s (W’03, Mask and Wig) mind works as he spins the suggested phrase “You go get her […]
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’s Pulitzer Prize, Punk Rockin’ Alum goes Hollywood
If you haven’t heard by now, Penn alum Jennifer Egan (C’85) won a Pulitzer prize for her very creatively constructed novel “A Visit From the Goon Squad“. What you may not have heard is that Hollywood has already knocked on her door regarding the book. After the jump, find out more about the book, and […]
THE PENN MAFIA and The Offer Not to Be Refused (must read!)
A couple weeks ago, during her spring break, I met with Chloe Castellon (C’11), a senior about to graduate from Penn looking for advice on how to navigate through the Hollywood job market using Penn alumni. That week, Chloe was on a mission to take as many meetings as she could with Penn alumni in […]
This Penn Alum is pitching her reality show to Project Runway Producers
A few months ago we introduced you to Jess Garvey (C’09), DT’s “Starter Reality Star”. In the last episode, Jess brought us to her manager’s office as they planned for pilot season. Well since that meeting, Jess has been keeping quite busy!: She’s booked a national commercial, will be starring in a Funny or Die […]
