The CSUEA Podcast: Campus 2 Career: Recent Episodes
The CSUEA Podcast: Campus 2 Career
On campus or on the job, entertainment education starts here.
This podcast covers a wide range of subjects, from resume tips to "how was that made?!" creative conversations (and everything in between), that all lead back to getting your foot in the door of the Entertainment Industry.
Produced, Edited, & Distributed by: Francesco Macayan (SFSU - Business Admin. '23) Intro & Outro Music by: Toan Nguyen (SFSU - Business Marketing '21)
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The founders of Muganzo Entertainment & Nirvana Soul join Cesco in a caffeinated conversation about the trials & tribulations of following your dreams, what 90’s sit-com characters inspired them, and walking towards your future self with CONFIDENCE. Special thanks to Be’Anka Ashaolu, Jeronica Macey, and Melissa Muganzo for the gems and laughs. Scroll below to follow them on social media!Melissa Muganzo of Muganzo Entertainment-Website: www.muganzoentertainment.com-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muganzoentertainment/-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muganzoentertainment/-Twitter: https://twitter.com/melissa_muganzo?s=20 Nirvana Soul-Website: https://www.nirvanasoulcoffee.com/-Nirvana Soul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nirvanasoulcoffee/-Jeronica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missjaymacey/ -Be’Anka’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bashaolu/
"If you want God to laugh, tell him your plans." In this CSUEA exclusive, we sit down with VFX Coordinator Erick Alcaraz (Equalizer 3, Bardos: The False Chronicles of a Handful of Truths) to discuss his journey to the film industry, the best action movie hero duo, and working with director Antoine Fuqua on the final installment to the Equalizer series.Equalizer 3 will be screening in cinemas worldwide August 31, 2023.Follow the CSUEA on all social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecsuea/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCSUEA?s=20&t=DIc3HImRztM99yeYgM1tFATik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@csuentertainmentWebsite: http://www.csuentertainment.com/
Allow us to introduce you to Daniel Tinajero & Alan Gomez. Aside from being leaders in the Latinx Film Club here at San Francisco State University, they are also currently in the process of creating their own all-inclusive film festival. Francesco sat down with them and discussed why they decided to create the festival, some of the behind-the scenes challenges they’ve had to face, the importance of building a community, along with so much more!
For more information on the BIPOC Film Festival, check out: https://filmfreeway.com/BIPOC
Follow our guests on Instagram: Daniel - instagram.com/younggfk?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ= Alan - instagram.com/chav3l.760?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ= The Latinx Film Club - instagram.com/ltnxfc?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ=
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Guest: Daniel Tinajero - Founder of Latinx Film Club, co-founder of BIPOC Film Festival Alan Gomez - President of Latinx Film Club, co-founder of BIPOC Film Festival
Producer/Editor: Francesco Macayan
Intro/Outro Music: "Downtown" & "Decide" by Toan Nguyen
The CSUEA presents a great conversation between Francesco and reporter Ryan Matthey about his relatable story of finding a job during the heat of the lockdown, the importance of a “can-do” attitude, advice for any newcomers to the broadcasting world, and much more!Subscribe for more insightful panels & interviews!Follow the CSUEA on all social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecsuea/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCSUEA?s=20&t=DIc3HImRztM99yeYgM1tFATik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@csuentertainmentWebsite: http://www.csuentertainment.com/Guest: Ryan Matthey - ReporterProducer/Editor:Francesco MacayanIntro/Outro Music:"Downtown" & "Decide" by Toan Nguyen
Join us and Pipelines for a fireside chat with Executive Producer and Grammy-winning Music Video Producer, Candice Dragonas, who will discuss her career journey, advice for those preparing for a career in the business of producing music videos, and even recounts fun behind the scenes stories from collaborating with artists like Harry Styles, Lil Nas X, and The Daniels!
Panelist: Candice Dragonas - Executive Producer, PRETTYBIRD
Moderator: Shari Holly - Director of Operations, Pipelines
Producer: Francesco Macayan - Podcast & Visual Media Producer
Intro/Outro Music: "Downtown" & "Decide" by Toan Nguyen
Presented by Paramount Plus & The CSUEA - meet the executives behind Awesomeness TV's My Dream Quinceañera as Teresa Hsu, RJ Larese, and Paul Medford discuss what streamers look for in an unscripted series, why the time was right to reimagine "My Dream Quinceañera," and tips and advice for digital content creators and future TV executives.
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Panelists: Teresa Hsu - Executive Producer & Showrunner Paul Medford - VP, Unscripted, Current Series, Nickelodeon RJ Larese - VP, Talent & Dev., Nickelodeon and Awesomeness
Moderator: Ligiah Villalobos - Professor, CSU Los Angeles
Student Assistant Moderator: Francesco Macayan
Producer/Editor: Francesco Macayan
Intro/Outro Music: "Downtown" & "Decide" by Toan Nguyen
Presented by Warner Bros. Pictures & The CSUEA - Beau Flynn & Hiram Garcia discuss the process of making DC's latest film BLACK ADAM, the definitive superhero moments in film, and give advice to up-and-coming filmmakers! Leave a like and subscribe for more content like this!
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Panelists: Beau Flynn - Producer, Flynn Picture Company Hiram Garcia - Producer, Seven Bucks Productions
Moderator: Nate Thomas - Professor, CSU Northridge
Student Assistant Moderator: Francesco Macayan - CSUEA Podcast & Visual Media Producer
Award-winning cinematographer Matthew Libatique (Black Swan, Requiem For A Dream, Iron Man) talks with Francesco from the CSUEA about his latest film: 'Don't Worry Darling'.
Subscribe for more insightful panels & interviews!
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Guest: Matthew Libatique (Black Swan, Requiem For A Dream, Iron Man 1 & 2)
Producer/Editor: Francesco Macayan
Intro/Outro Music: "Downtown" & "Decide" by Toan Nguyen
Well, another summer has come and gone, so why not ring in the new semester with an interview with musician/singer/artist/fellow CSUEA member: Toan Nguyen. We discussed his journey to San Francisco State being from another country, how the city of SF inspires his art, his plan after graduating this past Spring, and much more!
Guest: Toan Nguyen
Producer/Editor: Francesco Macayan
Intro/Outro Music: "Downtown" & "Decide" by Toan Nguyen
This episode is a recording of a fun & insightful conversation I had with Christina Kleppinger and Jenn Zillioli from Backstage as we discuss things like the important roles they play in the entertainment industry, the long & winding road it took to get there, and what Backstage can do for you! If you’re interested,I’d strongly recommend taking a stroll through the description of this podcast and looking into some of the opportunities Backstage casting can provide for you, whether in front or behind the camera! We go into detail on the resources Backstage makes available so feel free to sit back and wait for those segments before looking in the description. Be sure to follow us on whatever streaming platform you’re currently listening on (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, etc), as well as on our social media: @thecsuea on Instagram and Twitter for more updates on things like internship opportunities or insightful panels and interviews such as this one! Visit csuentertainment.com for more information on our program.
Resource Links:
To get started casting with Backstage: https://www.backstage.com/film-video-and-tv-casting/
To create a free crew profile: https://www.backstage.com/crew-production-jobs/
Crew pre-recorded demos: For Job Seekers: How to create a crew profile, search for and apply to jobs - https://share.vidyard.com/watch/ZWeVJYceAacJWFNmJQQz6g For Creators/Employers: How to create a crew job notice, search the crew database and find/hire crew for your project - https://share.vidyard.com/watch/Sc2nVsK7MC7Yt9uSWWvG82
Student Filmmaker Office Hours (Tuesday at 11am PST): https://backstage.zoom.us/j/86842171638
Join us for a conversation with career specialist Gloria Rodriguez on the challenges she faced being a first generation student, what students can do to make the campus to career transition as smooth as possible, pivoting careers in the middle of her college tenure, and much more!
Guest: Gloria Rodriguez
Producer/Editor: Francesco Macayan
Intro/Outro Music: "Downtown" & "Decide" by Toan Nguyen
Learn from industry leading artists and casting agents in the world of Voice Over!
This session is designed to provide you with a better understanding of the voice over process from developing and honing your craft to getting hired.
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Kareem Taylor - Voiceover Artist & Advertising Producer
Sonja Smith - Voiceover Casting Specialist
Shari Holly - Director of Operations (Pipelines) Moderator
Join us for an Intimate conversation featuring Felisa Israel and hear about her 15+ years working in the NBA & WNBA, as well as her time directing global events,starting her own live event production company, and making an impact on the next generation of rockstars in the world of Sports & Entertainment.
Panelist: Felisa Israel
Moderator: Dina Ibrahim
Producer/Editor: Francesco Macayan
Intro/Outro Music: "Downtown" & "Decide" by Toan Nguyen
Join us for an insightful conversation with Hollywood veterans, Peter Walpole and Hugh Bateup, who discuss the production design process for the newest installment in "The Matrix" franchise, their long-time collaboration with the Wachowskis, and more.
Don’t miss this chance to learn about this important aspect of the filmmaking process from the experts themselves.
THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS will be in theaters and HBO Max on Dec. 22, 2021!
Panelists: Hugh Bateup Award-winning Production Designer & Art Director (Cloud Atlas, Superman Returns, The Matrix)
Peter Walpole Award-winning Production Designer, Art Director, & Set Decorator
Moderator: Nate Thomas - EMMY® Winning Director-Producer and Tenured Professor of Cinema and Television Arts at CSU Northridge
CSUEA Student Assistant Moderator: Francesco Macayan
Producer/Editor: Francesco Macayan
Intro/Outro Music: "Downtown" & "Decide" by Toan Nguyen
Learn from recruitment professionals in entertainment and creative who will provide you with interview skills, insight into what they look for, and resources for identifying employment and expanding your network. This session is designed to provide you with a better understanding of the recruiting process and how to best market yourself while developing and honing your craft.
PANELISTS: Karla Melara - Manager, Talent Acquisition Campus to Career (ViacomCBS) David Pena - Talent Specialists (RPA Advertising) Jeremy Chau - Talent Acquisition Partner (Horizon Media) Marina Paganucci - Director of Talent (Trailer Park Group) Shari Holly - Director of Operations (Pipelines) Moderator
CSUEA Student Assistant Moderator: Francesco Macayan
Producer/Editor: Francesco Macayan
Intro/Outro Music: "Downtown" & "Decide" by Toan Nguyen
Hollywood veterans Theo Green and Mark Mangini discuss how they created their sound designs for the film “Dune,” their work on other major films, and what to expect during post-production.
Don’t miss this chance to learn more about the film industry! Dune will be in theaters and HBO Max on Oct. 22.
Panelists: Theo Green Academy-Award nominated sound designer, supervising sound editor and composer
Mark Mangini Academy-Award winning sound designer and founder of Weddington Productions
Moderator: Jeff Jacoby Sound & Radio Artist + Professor of Media Arts @ SFSU
CSUEA Student Assistant Moderator: Francesco Macayan
Producer/Editor: Francesco Macayan
Intro/Outro Music: "Downtown" & "Decide" by Toan Nguyen