Friday, October 28th. 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Presented by Massachusetts Production Coalition


A special one day event for students preparing to enter the film, television, and digital media industries!

Come together with fellow film and media students! Student Media Summit features: a  Career Panel with recent college grads sharing insights on launching their careers; Crew Up Lunch networking session for students looking for collaborators and crew; and a special Pitch Fest contest juried by a panel of experienced professionals with a $1,000 prize!

RSVP to your institution office if you are attending.

Who

Meet fellow film and media students from..

Bentley University, Boston University, Emerson College, Endicott College, Fitchburg State University, Lesley University, Massachusetts College of Art & Design, Middlesex Community College, Suffolk University, UMass Lowell, Tufts University, and Wheaton College.

Where

Middlesex Community College

The Richard & Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center
240 Central St, Lowell, MA 01852

Info: https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/academicartscenter/

Parking
Available at the Early Garage
: 135 Middlesex St., Lowell, MA 01852
. Google  Maps

Public Transportation
MBTA Commuter Rail, Lowell Line to Lowell Station. Train arrivals at 9:10 am and 9:55 am.

Schedule & Info: https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Lowell/timetable?date=2022-10-28

Shuttle buses from Lowell Station are available to transport you to Academic Arts Center. The venue is appx 1/2 mile from the station.

Schedule

  • 9:30 am Check In

  • 10:00 am Career Panel

  • 11:30 am Lunch + Crew Up Networking Boards

  • 12:30 pm Pitch Fest Session

What

Career Panel

Learn from recent graduates from area colleges working in the local industry to discuss their experiences and share advice on starting a career in the film, television, and digital media industries.

  • Angelica Beato – Grip & Electric Technician (IMDB)

  • Brian Johnson – Production Assistant, Zero VFX

  • Melissa Morris – Casting Associate, Boston Casting

  • Georgia Pantazopoulos – DP / Crane Technician (IMDB)

  • Brad Polak – Location Assistant (IMDB)

  • Morgan Wynkoop – Associate Producer, Northern Light Productions

Crew Up Lunch

Grab a box lunch and network with fellow student media makers. Looking for collaborators, crew members, or have skills and resources to share? Post your information on the job boards in the auditorium.

Pitch Fest for Short Films

Pitch your next short film or watch fellow students pitch their work!

Pitches accepted will have 2 minutes to pitch their short film to a panel of industry professionals. Participants will receive feedback from the panel with prizes awarded for the juried winner and runner-up.

Jurors

Prizes

1st Place Award: $1,000 cash prize + $500 Rental Certificate from Talamas
Runner-up Award: $500 cash prize + $500 Rental Certificate from Rule Boston Camera

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