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Events/Alumni Guest Speakers
2012/13
ALUMNI GUEST SPEAKER: Peter Teschner (‘80) - Film Editor
Monday, April 29, 2013
6:00pm
Film Row Cinema - 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th Floor
Peter Teschner (‘80) is a notable film editor who’s best known for his work on comedy films such as Identity Thief, Horrible Bosses, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Borat, and many others.
Don’t miss Peter’s presentation on his career path, working in the film industry, and see some hilarious clips of his work.
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ALUMNI GUEST SPEAKER: Hank Chilton (MFA '98) - Writer/Producer
Thursday, October 25, 2012
5:00pm
Ferguson Lecture Hall, 600 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor
Hank Chilton (MFA ‘98) is a producer and writer in both film and television. His credits include: Nip/Tuck, The Ringer, Me, Myself & Irene, and many more.
Come out and hear about Hank’s career path, the totally awesome projects he’s worked on, and gain valuable industry insight!
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PAST EVENTS
Etiquette Luncheon and Networking Event
Friday, April 13, 2012
2:00pm
Jimmy Green's Bar & Grill
Join Students, Faculty, and friends for an afternoon of free food, social networking tips, and professional business etiquette from a professional etiquette host. Learn valuable skills that will impress your future employers, associates, and even your friends! Because being classy never hurt anyone.
It's first come first serve, so be sure to bring your appetites, and be ready to learn a thing or two about silverware.
To reserve a seat call (312) 369-6987 or email mpassarelli@colum.edu
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ALUMNI GUEST SPEAKER: Dino Stamatopoulos ('87) - Emmy Award-winning Television Comedy Writer/Actor/Producer
Thursday, March 8, 2012
5:30pm
Ferguson Lecture Hall, 600 S. Michigan Ave., 1st Floor
Dino Stamatopoulos is an Emmy Award-winning television comedy
writer, actor, and 
producer who has worked on Mr. Show, TV Funhouse, Mad
TV, The Dana Carvey Show, Late Show with David Letterman, and Late
Night with Conan O'Brien. He is also the creator of the Adult Swim
programs Moral Orel and Mary Shelley's Frankenhole. Stamatopoulos also
currently plays the recurring role of "Star-Burns" on the NBC comedy
series Community.
Come here about his career path and gain some industry insight.
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ALUMNI GUEST SPEAKER: Bob Sirott (BA '71) - Co-Anchor, Fox News Chicago
Friday, November 4th
5:30pm
Film Row Cinema: 1104 S. Wabash, 8th Floor
Bob Sirott is co-anchor of FOX Chicago News at Nine with Robin Robinson. Prior to re-joining FOX Chicago, Sirott worked in TV at CBS2, NBC5, FOX Chicago News, and WTTW’s Chicago Tonight. He also hosts a weekend radio show on WGN. He has received numerous local Emmy awards, as well as a national Emmy award for feature reporting.
Come learn about the industry and hear about Bob’s career path!
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ALUMNI GUEST SPEAKER: Marlon West (BA ‘85) - Special Effects Animator/Supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios
Friday, October 14th
6:30pm
Film Row Cinema: 1104 S. Wabash, 8th Floor
During his 19-year tenure at Disney, he has worked on many notable films, including The Lion King,
Pocahontas, Tarzan, and, Chicken Little, and served as visual effects supervisor on Atlantis: The Lost Empire, The Princess and the Frog, and Winnie The Pooh. Find out what it’s like to work in animated motion pictures, hear about Marlon’s career path, and learn about the industry.
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ALUMNI GUEST SPEAKER: Art Baltazar (BA ’92), Writer/Cartoonist/Wizard -Tiny Titans
Friday, April 8, 2011
5:00pm
Ferguson Theater - 600 S. Michigan, 1st Floor
Art Baltazar is the creative force behind the New York Times best-selling, Eisner Award-winning DC Comics’ TINY TITANS, co-writer for Billy Batson and the Magic of SHAZAM, and tons more.
He defines cartoons and comics not only as an artstyle, but as a way of life. He has created many characters, worked with Warner Bros., and had a monthly comic strip in Disney Adventures Magazine called “GORILLA GORILLA.”
Come hear more about his cool character design skills, find out how he got to where he is today, and maybe snag an autograph!
Colum Alum - Art Baltazar from Desiree Anne Agngarayngay on Vimeo.
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ALUMNI GUEST SPEAKER: Dan Asma (BA ’92), Buddha Jones Movie Trailers
Friday, March 11, 2011
5:00pm
Advertising and Marketing of Film:
Movie Trailers and How They're Made
Ever wondered where all of those movie advertisements come from, or how they're made?
Dan Asma (BA ’92) will lead this discussion about movie marketing and the business of movie trailers.
His credits include promos and trailers for:
- No Country for Old Men
- The Kids are Alright
- The Hangover
- Kung Fu Panda
- 310 to Yuma
- Hustle & Flow
- Superman Returns
- Lucky Number Seven
...and MANY more!
Dan Asma Interview from Desiree Anne Agngarayngay on Vimeo.
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ALUMNI GUEST SPEAKER: Michael Kolar (BA'02), Owner/Chief Engineer of SoundScape Studios: Tour and Q&A
Friday, February 25th, 2011
2:00-4:00pm
2510 W Chicago Ave, # 1
CHECK OUT the new song Michael recorded at this event with student group
Aby and Tessa!
Michael has worked
with a variety of artist's in all genre's of music. From Grammy award-winning artists & producers (Rhymefest, Ludacris, GLC, George
Clinton & P-Funk) to indie favorites (Naked Raygun, Alkaline Trio,
Molemen/ Vakill, Nice Peter, Kidz In Da Hall) as well as Major &
Indie labels (Sony-BMG, J Records, Atlantic, Molemen Records, RiotFest,
Duck Down, Rawkus Records), to independent artists. Michael Kolar brings
over 12 years experience to the music making process. Michael Kolar is
involved in all aspects of the record making process, recording punk
rock bands at his top-notch studio, recording & filming artists
live, in concert, in multi-channel HD surround sound, or mixing Hip-Hop
sessions for his New York clients in his customized mix room here in
Chicago.
Find out how he got his business to where it is today, ask questions, and observe a live recording.
To participate in this event, you must RSVP to 312-369-6987