Friday, October 24th. 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; a Crew Up Lunch for students to connect with potential collaborators and crew from other schools; and a special Pitch Fest competition 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, Brandeis University, Bridgewater State University,
Emerson College, Endicott College, Fitchburg State University, Lasell University, Lesley University, Middlesex Community College, Northeastern University, Suffolk University, Tufts University, and University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Where

UMass Lowell

Comley-Lane Theatre

Mahoney Hall, South Campus
870 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA 01854 (map)

Lunch is provided

Transportation & Directions

MBTA Commuter Rail
Take the Lowell Line (outbound from Boston's North Station) to the Lowell Station (LRTA Trans Center). Campus shuttles are available from the station.

Parking
On campus parking is available. Detailed directions will be sent to attendees prior to the event.

Please notify your institutional representative when registering if you plan to take the Commuter Rail or if you will be driving to UMass Lowell 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.

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.