Episodes

  • S4 Ep13: Pitching: Tips for pitching projects in film classes

    S4 Ep13: Pitching: Tips for pitching projects in film classes
    Apr 21 2025
    Join current students Caitlyn Shaw, CK Hamilton, and Cam Layson as they share tips for ‘pitching’ projects for script and fiction classes.

    To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
    • The Dirk Koning Memorial Film and Video Scholarship
    • The Chuck Peterson Memorial Fellowship
    • Morse-Cuppy Film, Video, Animation Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship
    • GVSU F/V Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gvsufilmvideoalumni
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    29 mins
  • S4 Ep12: Producing - From Indie Films and Corporate/Commercial Work

    S4 Ep12: Producing - From Indie Films and Corporate/Commercial Work
    Mar 28 2025
    Join current student Liliana Bartels, Breana Malloy (2021) and Gillian Noonan (2021), as they dive into the world of film producing— from indie films to corporate commercials. They’ll share career insights, break down the producer’s role, and discuss the challenges of balancing creativity, logistics, and funding.

    To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
    • The Dirk Koning Memorial Film and Video Scholarship
    • The Chuck Peterson Memorial Fellowship
    • Morse-Cuppy Film, Video, Animation Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship
    • GVSU F/V Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gvsufilmvideoalumni
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 12: Get Involved on Campus

    12: Get Involved on Campus
    Feb 19 2025
    Current students Caroline Hamilton, Caitlyn Shaw and alum Kyle Macciomei talk about how to get the most benefit from the college experience. From clubs to independent student film groups, as well as on campus employment opportunities, they share stories and break down ways to make the most of your time at GVSU.

    Links:
    • Women in Cinema Instagram: gvwomenincinema
    • GVTV Youtube
    • Laker Link
    • Registered Student Organizations Website
    • SNECC Studios Vimeo
    • Student Employment
    • The Bridge
    • Production Support Resources
    • WGVU TV
    • Promotions Office
    West Michigan Companies mentioned in the show:
    • Ideology
    • Taproot
    • Ingalls
    • Salt
    • Gorilla
    • Drop Drop
    • Voyage
    • Lowing
    • Visionaery
    • Motivity
    • Braincell Camera

    To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
    • The Dirk Koning Memorial Film and Video Scholarship
    • The Chuck Peterson Memorial Fellowship
    • Morse-Cuppy Film, Video, Animation Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship
    • GVSU F/V Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gvsufilmvideoalumni
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    43 mins
  • S4 Ep11: Community Focused Media

    S4 Ep11: Community Focused Media
    Feb 11 2025
    Join us for a conversation about community media as host Randy Strobl from Detroit Public Television talks with Kerri VandeHoff, the Executive Director of the Coalition for Community Development, Joe Zook, the Production Manager of GRTV which is part of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, and Jazmyne Fuentes, Success Coach at GRMiFi the Grand Rapids Media & Film Incubator.

    Community Media Makers use their skills to serve and amplify the many voices of a community. This is complex work that requires an interest in learning about people and using a creation process that authentically presents a variety of perspectives.

    LINKS
    • GRCMC https://grcmc.org/
    • WKTV https://www.wktv.org/
    • GRMIFI https://grmifi.org/
    • Kerri VanderHoff
      • https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrivanderhoff/
      • https://www.mhccd.org/projects-2
      • https://mediajustice.org/
      • "Unmediated & Reframed" more info can be found here https://www.mhccd.org/projects-2 and here https://www.mhccd.org/rome-julissa
    • Jazmyne Fuentes https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazmyne-fuentes/
    • Joe Zook https://www.linkedin.com/in/josefzook/
    • Randy Strobl https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-strobl-40223895/
    To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
    • The Dirk Koning Memorial Film and Video Scholarship
    • The Chuck Peterson Memorial Fellowship
    • Morse-Cuppy Film, Video, Animation Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship
    • GVSU F/V Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gvsufilmvideoalumni
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • S4 Ep10: A Conversation with Independent Filmmaker ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby

    S4 Ep10: A Conversation with Independent Filmmaker ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby
    Feb 4 2025
    Joel Potrykus (‘99) talks with independent filmmaker ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby (‘15) about his love of films, filmmaking, and teaching!

    LINKS:
    ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby
    Joel Potrykus

    To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
    • The Dirk Koning Memorial Film and Video Scholarship
    • The Chuck Peterson Memorial Fellowship
    • Morse-Cuppy Film, Video, Animation Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship
    • GVSU F/V Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gvsufilmvideoalumni
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    29 mins
  • S4 Ep9: Building a Local Film Community: The Grand Rapids Film Society

    S4 Ep9: Building a Local Film Community: The Grand Rapids Film Society
    Jan 28 2025
    GVSU alums, Spencer Everhart (2012), Nick Hartman (2012), Breana Malloy (2021), Jackson Ezinga (2013), discuss the Grand Rapids Film Society and their work to help build a vibrant film culture and community in West Michigan.

    LINKS:
    Grand Rapids Film Society
    GRFS Newsletter
    GRFS Discord
    Open Projector Night - Film Freeway

    To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
    • The Dirk Koning Memorial Film and Video Scholarship
    • The Chuck Peterson Memorial Fellowship
    • Morse-Cuppy Film, Video, Animation Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship
    • GVSU F/V Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gvsufilmvideoalumni
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    38 mins
  • S4 Ep8: Art Direction for Corporate / Commercial Work: A Conversation with Art Director Erika Pineiro from Mad Props

    S4 Ep8: Art Direction for Corporate / Commercial Work: A Conversation with Art Director Erika Pineiro from Mad Props
    Nov 19 2024
    Host Randy Strobl talks with Erika Pineiro about art department work for corporate and commercial work in the midwest. Erika owns Mad Props, and art department company and prop house in West Michigan.

    To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
    • The Dirk Koning Memorial Film and Video Scholarship
    • The Chuck Peterson Memorial Fellowship
    • Morse-Cuppy Film, Video, Animation Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship
    • GVSU F/V Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gvsufilmvideoalumni
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    35 mins
  • S4 Ep7: The Internal Video Production Studios at Ford Motor Company

    S4 Ep7: The Internal Video Production Studios at Ford Motor Company
    Nov 12 2024
    Host Michele Terpstra (1995) talks about the new internal video production studios at Ford Motor Company with the Executive Producer Creative Strategy Ford Motor Company, Bill Hasler, and Video Producer Jon Curtis (2014).

    To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
    • The Dirk Koning Memorial Film and Video Scholarship
    • The Chuck Peterson Memorial Fellowship
    • Morse-Cuppy Film, Video, Animation Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship
    • GVSU F/V Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gvsufilmvideoalumni
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    37 mins
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