Penn State University Park - Arts and Entertainment Series

This inaugural arts and entertainment series* is designed specifically for potential entrepreneurs in the creative space.  The series  consists of three educational modules and a media expo featuring work from our panelists’ portfolios. The Bellisario College of Communications will host the evening session as part of their CommConnect program, and the other two panels will focus on business fundamentals for independent artists, and business formation to produce content or manage talent.



*Although you are welcome to attend the entire series, it is not required. Please feel free to attend only the sessions that are of interest to you.



1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Business Basics for Independent Creatives

Fundamentals for freelance entertainment professionals (actors, producers, authors, photographers and others) in the creative space on becoming a business as yourself.



3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Producing Content

Business fundamentals for entrepreneurs wishing to use, develop, promote or distribute others’ proprietary content. Suited for those interested in making films, episodic media, production companies, talent agencies, independent/self-publishers, etc. Legal issues, financing, branding, and first-hand experience to be addressed. 



4:45 - 5:45 p.m.

Media Showcase

Trailers, promotional segments, and sizzle reels from today’s panelists and related entrepreneurs contributing to Penn State’s GEW agenda 



6:00 - 7:15 p.m.

Heading to Hollywood and Making it in the Entertainment Industry!

  • Praveen Pandian, television agent, Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
  • Brittany Lentz, account director, imre
  • Austin Sepulveda, founder, Watchmakers Entertainment

 

Jenna Spinelle

Penn State
Jenna Spinelle hosts and produces the Democracy Works podcast for Penn State’s McCourtney Institute for Democracy and WPSU. She’s also an instructor in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, and an active freelance writer with local, national, and international clients. She loves a good story and is passionate about helping others find a way to tell them. 

William Snyder III

Websitewilliamsnyderiii.com/
I enjoy making unique large-scale sculptures, thought-provoking installations and playful, bold paintings for display in public spaces; works that cause pause, awe, wonder, and perhaps bring a spark of change where they are.   I also maintain a series of portrait work, connecting with our humanity.

For more information, visit gew.psu.edu