Alumni Live: The Podcast
Alumni Live: The Podcast is created by and for GVSU Film/Video Alumni and current students. The program explores a variety of industry related topics.
Episodes
April 21, 2025 • 29 mins
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:
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/grou...
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March 27, 2025 • 61 mins
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:
To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
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February 19, 2025 • 42 mins
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:
Links:
- Women in Cinema Instagram: gvwomenincinema
- GVTV Youtube
- Laker Link
- Registered Student O...
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February 11, 2025 • 60 mins
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 sk...
Community Media Makers use their sk...
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February 4, 2025 • 29 mins
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:
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 Endow...
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January 28, 2025 • 37 mins
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:
<...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:
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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:
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 End...
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November 12, 2024 • 37 mins
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:
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, Animat...
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October 15, 2024 • 44 mins
Host Randy Strobl (2012) talks with JiL Szewsk (2007)i and Jamie Bartkowicz (2014) about their work in the Art Department in Los Angeles for films, television, and themed entertainment.
LINKS:
The Essential Art Department
Jamie Bartkowicz
JiL Szewski
https://lightscameraart.com/
GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook
GVFVAlum Instagram
To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and vide...
LINKS:
The Essential Art Department
Jamie Bartkowicz
JiL Szewski
https://lightscameraart.com/
GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook
GVFVAlum Instagram
To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and vide...
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October 8, 2024 • 39 mins
Alumni Malcolm Kramp (2024) interviews Ryan Copping (2006) about his experiences as an autistic person during his time in school, on sets, and as a teacher advocating for neurodiversity.
LINKS:
Ryan Copping LinkedIn
To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
LINKS:
Ryan Copping LinkedIn
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, Anim...
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October 1, 2024 • 45 mins
Host Randy Strobl (2012) talks with Wimee TV creators Kevin Kammeraad (1998) and Gwen Trautman (2022) about their innovative, multimedia interactive children’s educational programming - Wimee TV!
LINKS:
Wimee TV
To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students:
LINKS:
Wimee TV
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, Ani...
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September 24, 2024 • 32 mins
Current student Caitlyn Shaw talks with Alumni Mike Judd (1999) about his work as an Assistant Director and Director on “Young Sheldon”. Mike discusses the daily life and challenges of an Assistant Director on a popular television series. Sharing insights on the winding path of moving from Michigan to Los Angeles, working as a production assistant on major feature films, and navigating the process of becoming a union member. ...
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February 27, 2024 • 26 mins
GVSU film student Marin Roth talks with her dad, Representative John Roth (R), co-author of the Multi-Media Jobs Act. They talk about the positive impact the bill will have on the Michigan economy and film students in particular while offering advice about what everyone can do to help the bill pass.
Relevant Links
About the Multimedia Jobs Act: https://mifia.org/multimedia-jobs-act-details
About Representativ...
Relevant Links
About the Multimedia Jobs Act: https://mifia.org/multimedia-jobs-act-details
About Representativ...
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February 13, 2024 • 41 mins
Host Randy Strobl (‘12) talks with Tim Dailey (‘08), about his journey from VFX Artist to Academic Dean of Exceptional Minds.
Exceptional Minds is a nonprofit academy and post production studio for people with autism.
Links:
Exceptional Minds: https://exceptional-minds.org/
Tim Dailey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-dailey-23428862
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Exceptional Minds is a nonprofit academy and post production studio for people with autism.
Links:
Exceptional Minds: https://exceptional-minds.org/
Tim Dailey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-dailey-23428862
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December 12, 2023 • 31 mins
Current student Elena Chiu talks with award-winning, multiply Disabled, queer, horror and documentary filmmaker Ariel Baska about their short films, “Our First Priority,” and “Shining in the Dark,” the challenges they face as a disabled filmmaker, their podcast, “Ride the Omnibus,” and how to create a more accessible industry.
Website: https://arielbaska.com/
Ride the Omnibus: https://www.omnibusride.com/episodes...
Website: https://arielbaska.com/
Ride the Omnibus: https://www.omnibusride.com/episodes...
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December 5, 2023 • 26 mins
Current senior Jeff Staub talks with Alumni Michele Terpstra, Director of Digital Content at Toolfarm.com, about AI and tools for filmmakers. They talk about what AI is, recent legal issues surrounding it, how it will affect the film industry, and whether students should be taught how to use it and the ethics surrounding it.
AI tutorial: https://www.toolfarm.com/tutorial/a-i-tools-for-video-pros-filmmakers-content-cre...
AI tutorial: https://www.toolfarm.com/tutorial/a-i-tools-for-video-pros-filmmakers-content-cre...
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November 7, 2023 • 31 mins
Current FVP senior, Jeff Staub, talks with Geoff George, a cinematographer and Education Outreach Chair with the Michigan Film Industry Association (MiFIA), about the Multimedia Jobs Act introduced in the Michigan legislature. Geoff explains how the film incentive worked in the past, how it’s different now, and why it’s so important to bring it to Michigan.
MIFIA: https://mifia.org/
Write Legislators: https://mif...
MIFIA: https://mifia.org/
Write Legislators: https://mif...
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October 31, 2023 • 40 mins
Alumni Michele Terpstra talks with alumni Wendy Jo Carlton about her career writing, producing, and directing award winning LGBTQ themed films. Wendy Jo explains the distribution process for an indie film, why she doesn’t write coming out stories, how to succeed as an independent filmmaker, her thoughts on AI, and why she likes creating web series.
LINKS:
Wendy Jo's Website: https://www.juicyplanetfilms.com/
I...
LINKS:
Wendy Jo's Website: https://www.juicyplanetfilms.com/
I...
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October 10, 2023 • 44 mins
Host Randy Strobl talks with Grand Valley State University alumni Jaz Edwards, Jamie Bartkowicz, and Jim Taylor about their experiences with unions. Jaz explains how she joined IATSE Local 476 in Chicago, Jamie explains why she hasn’t joined a union, and Jim explains what it means to be on the Casual List for a union.
This episode was recorded prior to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
Jaz Edwards links:
h...
This episode was recorded prior to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
Jaz Edwards links:
h...
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October 3, 2023 • 35 mins
Host Randy Strobl talks with Grand Valley State University alumni Dan Campbell about his work as a freelance feature film producer at Blue Falcon Productions. They discuss how Dan’s experience as a Marine influenced his approach to college, his first paid job after graduation, his experience working on the Summer Film Project, and the satisfaction of starting his own production company.
Dan Campbell Links:
Blue Fa...
Dan Campbell Links:
Blue Fa...
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