Friday, October 18th. 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 film 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, Bridgewater State University, Emerson College, Endicott College, Fitchburg State University, Lasell University, Lesley University, Middlesex Community College, Northeastern University, and Tufts University.

Where

Endicott College

Judge Science Center Auditorium

376 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915 (map)

Lunch is held in Gully’s Student Lounge on campus.

Transportation & Directions!
Please reference the handy guide below with directions to arrive by car or MBTA Commuter Rail.

https://tinyurl.com/directions-student-summit

Note the Campus Map in the directions to locate the Judge Science Center.

Please notify your institutional representative when registering if you plan to take the commuter rail or will be driving to Endicott so we can plan accordingly.

Schedule

9:30 am Check In & Coffee
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.

Welcome Remarks from Meg Montagnino-Jarrett, Director of the Massachusetts Film Office.
Moderated by Daniel Frank, Assistant Professor of Digital Media: TV/Film Production at Endicott College.

Andrew Baj, Production Office Crew
Amy Couture, Studio Technician - WFXT Boston 25 News
Alissa Escobales, Studio Manager - Studio Lab
Laura Green, Assistant Editor - Element Productions
John Hughes, Training Assistant - IATSE Local 481
Bethany Marshall, Supervising Producer, Creative Services - NESN

Crew Up Lunch

Grab 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.