Curious how you can truly take your passion for film, television, and media off the textbook page and into a career after graduation? The LSA Opportunity Hub and the Department of Film, Television, and Media are bringing you straight to the best source: fellow alums working within the entertainment industry.
Skip the standard awkward industry networking event and get direct access to Michigan alums actively working across the industry. Join us for a supportive, round-robin networking session where you’ll rotate in small groups to meet seven alums and learn about how they’ve navigated the challenging entertainment industry. You'll hear about their day-to-day work, learn how they landed their first big breaks, and ask your burning questions about navigating early-career media roles.

MEET THE ALUMNI
Alum-shared bios will be provided as they become available.

Brooklynne Bates, class of 2025 | Associate Producer, The Jennifer Hudson Show

Hannah Dando, class of 2025 | Film & Awards Publicity Coordinator, GINSBERG LIBBY, LLC

Brendan Dewley, class of 2022 | Manager, The Tour at NBC Studios (Connect with Brendan on LSA Connect.)

Jesse Krugel, class of 2024 | Coordinator, Manifest Pictures

Ben Servetah, class of 2023 | Showrunner's Assistant, Netflix

Izzy Soden, class of 2025 | Independent Writer, Producer, and Director

Miles Stephenson, class of 2020 | Associate Producer, Fox Corporation

YOU SHOULD ATTEND IF YOU ARE:
An LSA student interested in breaking into Hollywood, indie film, broadcast TV, or streaming.
Looking to learn about early-career entry points—from assistants and coordinators to independent creators.
Eager to practice your networking skills in a structured, low-pressure environment.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:
Direct Connections: Small-group, rotational access to every alum in the room, all with Film, Television, and Media degrees!
Industry Clarity: A realistic look at entry-level job titles, compensation realities, and career trajectories.
Actionable Advice: Pitching tips, resume advice, and insight into leveraging your LSA and Film, Television and Media degree in competitive markets like L.A., N.Y., and beyond.

The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences for all students. This event is on the first floor of a wheelchair-accessible building, including wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the first floor, a gender-inclusive and accessible restroom on the first floor, places to sit or stand during the event, and accessible parking options nearby on Maynard Street. Ramps are located at the East entrance (from State St.) and the Northwest entrance (from Maynard). Power doors are located at the Northwest entrance. We will be using microphones for all speakers and participant questions and automated closed captions (although imperfect) will be generated through google slides which also include alt text for screen readers. To request additional accommodations, please contact LSA Hub Events at [email protected].