I’ve seen my fair share of student films over the years and am happy to report that these films have now also evolved into the first ever TV sitcom created by current Penn students. In the first episode of “Classless”, Steve, a student who has been shunned by the school newspaper goes on a mission to […]
Recently, author Jasmin Rosemberg (C’02) got her book optioned by Hollywood big wig director/producer Brett Ratner to develop into a TV show for Fox. But there’s a bigger story here. Not only is Jasmin another example of an alum who made a bold career change and followed her creative passion, but she used some good Penn networking to […]
A couple of weeks ago we met aspiring LA TV writer Rob Forman (W’06) and he told us about his journey from Penn to LA, the agency he first worked at, and the TV shows on which he’s been a writer’s assistant. In today’s installment, Rob talks to us about the steps he’s taking from […]
Earlier this week, TV producer Roy Bank (C’94) launched his new NBC gameshow. Now there’s another show of his that got picked up for a second season and he’s looking for small business owners. The show is sort of “Apprentice” minus the celebrities and minus the competition. It’s called “The Mentor” and it hooks up small business […]
(l to r): Scott speaking with Ricky Mabe while shooting in the Canadian Rockies Over the past few years, I’ve covered the horror and documentary works of director and producer Scott Glosserman (C’99, Friars). After the jump, preview the latest film he has directed and produced which airs tonight on MTV and learn how he is […]
A few weeks ago at the start of alumni weekend, Penn alumni working in reality TV from both sides of the camera came back to Penn to discuss what is “real” and what it takes to make it in the business. The “Getting Real: From Campus to Camera” panel was moderated by Katherine Sender, Associate […]