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10:30 AM – DID YOU HEAR THAT? A GUIDE TO SOUND EFFECTS AND DESIGN – Ted Hogeman ‘09
The screaming engine of a TIE fighter. The roar of a Tyrannosaurus. The *shing* of a swinging blade. Sound effects and design are a key part of our experience of a movie. This workshop will show you a peek behind the curtain at the art of sound design, providing a zoology of various sound effects, how to find them or make them yourself, and how it’s not always about what sounds real, it’s about what sounds right.
ABOUT TED HOGEMAN ’09
Ted Hogeman is a production sound mixer and filmmaker based in Washington DC. He’s done sound design for numerous short films (including What’s Out There?, screening at the Global Film Festival), and recently finished sound mixing and designing on his first full length feature film, Kringle Time. He got his start in media production at William and Mary’s Charles Reeder Media Center, and is a frequent contributor and team leader on various 24 hour and 48 hour film projects.
1:30 PM – I HAVE A SPREADSHEET FOR THAT: A QUICK LOOK INTO THE ESSENTIAL WORLD OF PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT – Stephanie Faucher ‘16
Most people won’t know what a Production Manager is unless they are in the industry themselves or know someone who is one. Yet, it is by far the most vital department for any film. Why? Well… they make sure you get paid, fed, get that random little prop for that one shot, help get the actor you so desperately want, oh you need a new location tomorrow? Yeah, we’re on it. A film’s whole logistical machine starts and ends with Production Managers (and their countless spreadsheets). In this workshop, we will explore the little-known but essential role of Production Managers.
Stephanie will share what the role entails weaving generic responsibilities with personal “you had to do what?!” stories (ask her about filming with live mice in a restaurant kitchen) and tips & tricks of the trade. Ending with a team exercise where we break down a scene to get a little hands-on experience.
ABOUT STEPHANIE FAUCHER ’16
Stephanie Faucher is currently a Production Coordinator in TV. Her work consists of being: a Production Coordinator on Docs for Netflix (Alien Worlds), HBO Max (Persona), Apple TV, BBC2, and Channel 4, Producing & PMing Shorts, and being a Production Consultant for shorts & online series.
As a Third Culture Person, Stephanie is someone who has grown up all over the World and experienced a wide variety of cultures to the fullest. Her aim is to tell stories of the little sectors of cultures we readily pass by and don’t think about twice.
3:30 PM – FROM STAFF WRITER TO SHOWRUNNER: WHAT DO TV WRITERS REALLY DO? – Chitra Sampath ’06
TV is a writer’s medium and in this workshop we’ll walk through the logistics of how scripted television gets made from a writer’s perspective – from pilot development through series production. We’ll also discuss the TV writing career ladder.
ABOUT CHITRA SAMPATH ’06
Chitra Sampath is a Tamil Indian Appalachian American whose writing and producing credits include Truth Be Told, Good Behavior and Southland. She’s an NAACP Image Award nominee and an alumna of the Showrunner’s Training program, Film Independent’s Directing Lab, Fox Writers Intensive and NBC’s Writers on the Verge. As a first generation American, Chitra is drawn to stories of complicated family, femininity, identity, survival and loss. She currently resides on unceded Tongva land in Los Angeles and has television pilots in development at Netflix, Amazon and FX. She uses she/her pronouns.
10:30 AM – DIRECTING CREATIVE: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY ART – Kristin Boos ’08
For the creative student who can’t decide whether to major in writing, film, business, music, theater, or cultural anthropology — have you considered a job in marketing? A career at the intersection of art and commerce demands creativity, is a (relatively) stable career path, and can be a damn fun way to make a living. It just might be the interdisciplinary profession you’ve been looking for.
I will offer true stories and practical career advice for anyone interested in a peek behind the curtain of a creative marketing campaign. How do you craft the narrative of a killer theatrical trailer with edit and sound design? How do you conduct a great behind-the-scenes interview? How do you deliver a perfect pitch? What does a producer do? How do I get hired? Why would you use Shaquille O’Neal to promote a show about Shakespeare? (Answer: Why Not?)
ABOUT KRISTIN BOOS ’08
Kristin Boos is a Creative Director with over a decade of experience in the television industry managing multiplatform promotional campaigns for WarnerMedia original series, including HBOMAX’s The Flight Attendant, Raised by Wolves, Legendary, Heaven’s Gate, Charm City Kings, On the Trail, The Event, and for the TNT Original Series Animal Kingdom and The Alienist. She produces trailers, TV spots, branded content, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and digital content, and has earned multiple PromaxBDA and Clio Awards for her work. She graduated from William & Mary with a double major in English and Literary & Cultural Studies.
1:30 PM – BREAKING AWAY AND BREAKING IN (WITHOUT BREAKING APART) – Franklin Rho ‘96
How a child of Korean immigrants with no connections to the entertainment business managed to journey from a notoriously delinquent student in the hallowed and haunted halls of Tucker to a working TV writer / filmmaker in Hollywood. For those interested in pursuing an entertainment career, as well as those generally interested in the present and future of TV/film/streaming, this workshop will aim to provide more clarity and accessibility to a distinctly opaque industry.
ABOUT FRANKLIN RHO ’96
Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Franklin jin Rho was most recently a creator in the Rideback TV Incubator during which he developed (in conjunction with Rideback and MRC) The Beautiful South, a drama centered around an interracial couple adjusting to their new lives in Appalachia. Franklin most recently staffed as an executive story editor on Pachinko, an Apple TV+ limited series based on the bestselling novel by Min Jin Lee. The child of Catholic Korean immigrants, Franklin found refuge from that double dose of guilt via a steady diet of the X-Men, auteur-driven arthouse films, and Ultimate Frisbee. A graduate of William and Mary and the American Film Institute, Franklin’s previous writing credits include The Exorcist and Swamp Thing. As an assistant, Franklin worked on a number of shows including Queen of the South, The Assets, and Seven Seconds. Prior to getting his break into television, Franklin was a Film Independent Project Involve directing fellow and CAPE New Writers Fellow. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, coaching Ultimate frisbee, and playing video games with his daughter.
3:30 PM – NO THEATRE MAJOR? NO PROBLEM – Caitlin Clements ’11
In the constantly evolving world of live theatre, creative minds from an ever-widening pool of backgrounds are being embraced, and actively sought after, to continue moving the industry forward. This is particularly true now, as COVID has left stages dark for over a year, and the art form is forced to constantly pivot and reinvent itself while awaiting a semblance of “normal” once more.
In this workshop we’ll discuss how to strategically leverage (almost) any resume into your first internship or entry-level role – no theatre major necessary. Specific advice on the avenues where you should be seeking those opportunities will also be covered. Feel free to come with questions. (Theatre majors most welcome at the workshop, too!)
ABOUT CAITLIN CLEMENTS ’11
Caitlin Clements is Associate Producer and Creative Content Director at Stacey Mindich Productions. She made her Broadway producing debut with the musical Dear Evan Hansen, earning a 2017 Tony Award. She is also a co-producer on the West End and touring productions of Dear Evan Hansen, and the upcoming revival of Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker. Caitlin holds an MA in Cinema Studies from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, and a BA in LCST/Film from William & Mary, where she was a member of the 1693 Scholars Program. She currently lives in Manhattan with her trusty pup Gatsby and is eagerly awaiting Broadway’s return.
10:30 AM – DOCUMENTARY STORYTELLING – THE ART OF INTERVIEWING – Catherine Orr ’05
When wielded correctly, the power of documentary storytelling can unite generations, change minds, influence hearts, and motivate action. But how do you craft videos that communicate clearly, effectively, and in a relational way that sticks with your audience?
It starts in the way we approach, foster, and honor natural dialogue in the interview process. From the way you choose your interviewees to the way you ask a question, moving beyond the constraints of standard interview sound bites and hollow jargon will elevate the experience and quality of your production from beginning to end. In this workshop, we’ll focus on concepts and strategies for crafting effective interviews. Workshop attendees will learn what questions we always ask, and they’ll engage in critical discussions and exercises on how to unearth powerful stories and share them ethically.
ABOUT CATHERINE ORR ’05
Catherine Orr is the co-founder of StoryMine – a production company that creates documentary-style videos for mission-driven organizations and partners with media outlets and independent producers on documentary projects. StoryMine videos do more than just talk about an issue. They capture real stories and human moments that connect people to a cause and show them why they should care. Catherine received a BA in American Studies from the College of William and Mary and an MA from the University of North Carolina School of Media and Journalism. Her individual and collaborative work has been featured in The New York Times and National Geographic and recognized by SXSW Interactive, the Grantham Prize for Environmental Journalism, World Press Photo, and the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, among others.
1:30 PM – GENERATING CHARACTERS THROUGH LANGUAGE AND LINE – Amanda L. Andrei ‘10
Let’s make a character. Or a bunch of characters! Or maybe flesh out an existing character. Either way, get ready to write! And doodle. We’ll use playwriting, screenwriting, and cartooning prompts to break down language and line, getting you on your way to creating weird/wild/wonderful characters for your stories, no matter what medium they exist in. Plan to walk away with some newly generated writing and additional creative tools to jumpstart your writing process.
ABOUT AMANDA L. ANDREI ’10
Amanda L. Andrei is an award-winning Filipina Romanian American playwright currently residing in Los Angeles by way of Virginia/Washington DC. Her plays are epic, irreverent, and medicinal and include Culture Night, Lena Passes By, and Black Sky. She is a member of the Echo Young Playwrights Group, the Vagrancy Writers Group, and Dramatists Guild of America. www.amandalandrei.com
10:30 AM – DIGITAL MEDIA IN THE AGE OF THE STREAMING WARS – Hannah McCarthy ’12
As streaming platforms continue to expand and demand for content is at an all-time high, we will delve into how to find your footing and anticipate change in the rapidly evolving digital media landscape of online content distribution, with an emphasis on how “new media” and “traditional” media are intersecting more than ever.
ABOUT HANNAH MCCARTHY ’12
Hannah McCarthy is the Creative Director of Development and Production for Rooster Teeth in Austin, TX. Rooster Teeth is a digital studio within Warner Media, and Hannah works in content creation from development through post-production. Prior to joining Rooster Teeth, Hannah worked on shows for the Discovery Channel, A&E, TNT, Animal Planet, TLC, and PBS.
1:30 PM – HOW (AND HOW NOT) TO PUBLISH A BOOK – Kate Reed Petty ’06
Breaking into a career as a writer may seem daunting, but there are a million different ways you can build a life (and make a living) through your fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, or hybrid written work. In this workshop, we’ll talk through all of the nuts and bolts of publishing — from your first flash fiction publication to the major book deal. We’ll cover submissions, MFAs, the art of building community, and the etiquette of interacting with literary gatekeepers. I’ll share my experience working with Big Five publishers as well as with indies, and I’ll leave you with a list of agents, magazines, residencies, grants, and other resources you can use to get started today.
ABOUT KATE REED PETTY ’06
Kate Reed Petty’s debut novel, True Story, was called “spellbinding” and chosen as an Editor’s Choice by the New York Times Review of Books in 2020; it is currently a finalist for the Stoker Award for First Novel. Kate’s work has appeared in ZYZZYVA, Electric Literature, and American Short Fiction, among other places, and she has received support from The Mount, Bloedel Reserve, the Rubys Artist Awards, and the Sewanee Writers’ Conference. At William & Mary, she was a member of I.T. and a ghost of Tucker Hall. She lives in Baltimore.
10:30 AM – HOW TO BANISH YOUR SELF DOUBT TO HELL AND FINALLY DO THE DAMN THING – Sara Schaefer ‘00
Sometimes the biggest barrier between you and achieving your creative goals is that nasty little voice in your head telling you you’re not good enough. Every successful artist struggles with self doubt, but how can you actually overcome it? In this workshop, comedian and author Sara Schaefer will share tools to help you beat that negative voice into submission, so you can finally write that screenplay, memoir, stand up routine, or whatever medium inspires you the most. Ms. Schaefer will also share tips on how to take the next step of getting your work published and/or produced.
ABOUT SARA SCHAEFER ’00
Sara Schaefer is an Emmy Award-winning writer-producer, stand-up comedian, and author. She cohosted MTV’s late-night show Nikki & Sara Live and has appeared on Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents, John Oliver’s New York Stand-up Show, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. She has written for numerous TV shows, including The History of Swear Words, The Fake News with Ted Nelms, and The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Her memoir GRAND is currently available from Simon & Schuster imprint Gallery Books.
1:30 PM – STEADICAM AND CAMERA MOVEMENT – Jamie Northrup ’04
Students will learn about the art of camera movement as we film a scene using several different techniques.
ABOUT JAMIE NORTHRUP ’04
Jamie Northrup works as a Cameraman, Steadicam operator, and Stuntman in NYC. His camerawork has been seen most recently in Hollywood 306, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. His stuntwork can be seen on Saturday Night Live.
3:30 PM – HOW TO DO STUNTS – Jamie Northrup ’04
Students will witness and participate in the creation of a fight scene (over Zoom).
ABOUT JAMIE NORTHRUP ’04
Jamie Northrup works as a Cameraman, Steadicam operator, and Stuntman in NYC. His camerawork has been seen most recently in Hollywood 306, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. His stuntwork can be seen on Saturday Night Live.
10:30 AM – FINDING THAT ELUSIVE TALENT REPRESENTATION FOR ACTORS – Edward Hong ’09
Wondering how to get an agent but don’t have a clue where to start? This workshop will provide aspiring actors with everything they need to know in obtaining an on-screen talent agent/manager, particularly in the NY/LA market.
ABOUT EDWARD HONG ’09
Edward Hong is an actor based in Los Angeles who has somehow etched out a working acting career for the past decade on TV/film, commercials, stage, and voiceovers. He has recently ventured into producing his own content with the horror comedy short film Make a Wish which has currently been accepted in 110+ film festivals, most notably being HollyShorts, FilmQuest, Nightmares, NYC Horror, Screamfest, and many more.
He is also the proud father of three cats, has an unhealthy obsession with Cinnabons, and is currently repped by Anthony Boyer at DDO Artists Agency and Chris Lee at Authentic Talent & Literary Management. For more information, you can check out his website at cinnabonmonster.com.
1:30 PM – DOCUMENTARY EDITING AS WRITING – Georgia Dodson ’04
Documentary editors are writers! For my workshop, I’ll detail my process for writing a documentary, and show the development of a scene from first draft to final cut.
ABOUT GEORGIA DODSON ’04
After graduating from William and Mary in 2004 with degrees in both English and Literary and Cultural Studies (RIP), Georgia worked several odd jobs before starting her editing career as receptionist at a commercial post house in New York City. She later discovered her love for documentary editing with Matt Lenski’s short Meaning of Robots, which debuted at Sundance and screened at MoMA’s New Directors/New Films. She was the lead editor and co-writer of the feature documentary Underplayed, directed by Stacey Lee, which premiered at TIFF in September 2020. At William and Mary, Georgia could usually be found at rehearsal for the sketch comedy group 7th grade, or making staff recommendations that no one cared about at Plan 9 Music (also RIP). She currently resides in Los Angeles, where she is represented by P.S. 260. Her work can be found at www.georgiadodson.com.
The screaming engine of a TIE fighter. The roar of a Tyrannosaurus. The *shing* of a swinging blade. Sound effects and design are a key part of our experience of a movie. This workshop will show you a peek behind the curtain at the art of sound design, providing a zoology of various sound effects, how to find them or make them yourself, and how it’s not always about what sounds real, it’s about what sounds right.
ABOUT TED HOGEMAN ’09
Ted Hogeman is a production sound mixer and filmmaker based in Washington DC. He’s done sound design for numerous short films (including What’s Out There?, screening at the Global Film Festival), and recently finished sound mixing and designing on his first full length feature film, Kringle Time. He got his start in media production at William and Mary’s Charles Reeder Media Center, and is a frequent contributor and team leader on various 24 hour and 48 hour film projects.
Most people won’t know what a Production Manager is unless they are in the industry themselves or know someone who is one. Yet, it is by far the most vital department for any film. Why? Well… they make sure you get paid, fed, get that random little prop for that one shot, help get the actor you so desperately want, oh you need a new location tomorrow? Yeah, we’re on it. A film’s whole logistical machine starts and ends with Production Managers (and their countless spreadsheets). In this workshop, we will explore the little-known but essential role of Production Managers.
Stephanie will share what the role entails weaving generic responsibilities with personal “you had to do what?!” stories (ask her about filming with live mice in a restaurant kitchen) and tips & tricks of the trade. Ending with a team exercise where we break down a scene to get a little hands-on experience.
ABOUT STEPHANIE FAUCHER ’16
Stephanie Faucher is currently a Production Coordinator in TV. Her work consists of being: a Production Coordinator on Docs for Netflix (Alien Worlds), HBO Max (Persona), Apple TV, BBC2, and Channel 4, Producing & PMing Shorts, and being a Production Consultant for shorts & online series.
As a Third Culture Person, Stephanie is someone who has grown up all over the World and experienced a wide variety of cultures to the fullest. Her aim is to tell stories of the little sectors of cultures we readily pass by and don’t think about twice.
TV is a writer’s medium and in this workshop we’ll walk through the logistics of how scripted television gets made from a writer’s perspective – from pilot development through series production. We’ll also discuss the TV writing career ladder.
ABOUT CHITRA SAMPATH ’06
Chitra Sampath is a Tamil Indian Appalachian American whose writing and producing credits include Truth Be Told, Good Behavior and Southland. She’s an NAACP Image Award nominee and an alumna of the Showrunner’s Training program, Film Independent’s Directing Lab, Fox Writers Intensive and NBC’s Writers on the Verge. As a first generation American, Chitra is drawn to stories of complicated family, femininity, identity, survival and loss. She currently resides on unceded Tongva land in Los Angeles and has television pilots in development at Netflix, Amazon and FX. She uses she/her pronouns.
For the creative student who can’t decide whether to major in writing, film, business, music, theater, or cultural anthropology — have you considered a job in marketing? A career at the intersection of art and commerce demands creativity, is a (relatively) stable career path, and can be a damn fun way to make a living. It just might be the interdisciplinary profession you’ve been looking for.
I will offer true stories and practical career advice for anyone interested in a peek behind the curtain of a creative marketing campaign. How do you craft the narrative of a killer theatrical trailer with edit and sound design? How do you conduct a great behind-the-scenes interview? How do you deliver a perfect pitch? What does a producer do? How do I get hired? Why would you use Shaquille O’Neal to promote a show about Shakespeare? (Answer: Why Not?)
ABOUT KRISTIN BOOS ’08
Kristin Boos is a Creative Director with over a decade of experience in the television industry managing multiplatform promotional campaigns for WarnerMedia original series, including HBOMAX’s The Flight Attendant, Raised by Wolves, Legendary, Heaven’s Gate, Charm City Kings, On the Trail, The Event, and for the TNT Original Series Animal Kingdom and The Alienist. She produces trailers, TV spots, branded content, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and digital content, and has earned multiple PromaxBDA and Clio Awards for her work. She graduated from William & Mary with a double major in English and Literary & Cultural Studies.
How a child of Korean immigrants with no connections to the entertainment business managed to journey from a notoriously delinquent student in the hallowed and haunted halls of Tucker to a working TV writer / filmmaker in Hollywood. For those interested in pursuing an entertainment career, as well as those generally interested in the present and future of TV/film/streaming, this workshop will aim to provide more clarity and accessibility to a distinctly opaque industry.
ABOUT FRANKLIN RHO ’96
Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Franklin jin Rho was most recently a creator in the Rideback TV Incubator during which he developed (in conjunction with Rideback and MRC) The Beautiful South, a drama centered around an interracial couple adjusting to their new lives in Appalachia. Franklin most recently staffed as an executive story editor on Pachinko, an Apple TV+ limited series based on the bestselling novel by Min Jin Lee. The child of Catholic Korean immigrants, Franklin found refuge from that double dose of guilt via a steady diet of the X-Men, auteur-driven arthouse films, and Ultimate Frisbee. A graduate of William and Mary and the American Film Institute, Franklin’s previous writing credits include The Exorcist and Swamp Thing. As an assistant, Franklin worked on a number of shows including Queen of the South, The Assets, and Seven Seconds. Prior to getting his break into television, Franklin was a Film Independent Project Involve directing fellow and CAPE New Writers Fellow. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, coaching Ultimate frisbee, and playing video games with his daughter.
In the constantly evolving world of live theatre, creative minds from an ever-widening pool of backgrounds are being embraced, and actively sought after, to continue moving the industry forward. This is particularly true now, as COVID has left stages dark for over a year, and the art form is forced to constantly pivot and reinvent itself while awaiting a semblance of “normal” once more.
In this workshop we’ll discuss how to strategically leverage (almost) any resume into your first internship or entry-level role – no theatre major necessary. Specific advice on the avenues where you should be seeking those opportunities will also be covered. Feel free to come with questions. (Theatre majors most welcome at the workshop, too!)
ABOUT CAITLIN CLEMENTS ’11
Caitlin Clements is Associate Producer and Creative Content Director at Stacey Mindich Productions. She made her Broadway producing debut with the musical Dear Evan Hansen, earning a 2017 Tony Award. She is also a co-producer on the West End and touring productions of Dear Evan Hansen, and the upcoming revival of Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker. Caitlin holds an MA in Cinema Studies from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, and a BA in LCST/Film from William & Mary, where she was a member of the 1693 Scholars Program. She currently lives in Manhattan with her trusty pup Gatsby and is eagerly awaiting Broadway’s return.
When wielded correctly, the power of documentary storytelling can unite generations, change minds, influence hearts, and motivate action. But how do you craft videos that communicate clearly, effectively, and in a relational way that sticks with your audience?
It starts in the way we approach, foster, and honor natural dialogue in the interview process. From the way you choose your interviewees to the way you ask a question, moving beyond the constraints of standard interview sound bites and hollow jargon will elevate the experience and quality of your production from beginning to end. In this workshop, we’ll focus on concepts and strategies for crafting effective interviews. Workshop attendees will learn what questions we always ask, and they’ll engage in critical discussions and exercises on how to unearth powerful stories and share them ethically.
ABOUT CATHERINE ORR ’05
Catherine Orr is the co-founder of StoryMine – a production company that creates documentary-style videos for mission-driven organizations and partners with media outlets and independent producers on documentary projects. StoryMine videos do more than just talk about an issue. They capture real stories and human moments that connect people to a cause and show them why they should care. Catherine received a BA in American Studies from the College of William and Mary and an MA from the University of North Carolina School of Media and Journalism. Her individual and collaborative work has been featured in The New York Times and National Geographic and recognized by SXSW Interactive, the Grantham Prize for Environmental Journalism, World Press Photo, and the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, among others.
Let’s make a character. Or a bunch of characters! Or maybe flesh out an existing character. Either way, get ready to write! And doodle. We’ll use playwriting, screenwriting, and cartooning prompts to break down language and line, getting you on your way to creating weird/wild/wonderful characters for your stories, no matter what medium they exist in. Plan to walk away with some newly generated writing and additional creative tools to jumpstart your writing process.
ABOUT AMANDA L. ANDREI ’10
Amanda L. Andrei is an award-winning Filipina Romanian American playwright currently residing in Los Angeles by way of Virginia/Washington DC. Her plays are epic, irreverent, and medicinal and include Culture Night, Lena Passes By, and Black Sky. She is a member of the Echo Young Playwrights Group, the Vagrancy Writers Group, and Dramatists Guild of America. www.amandalandrei.com
As streaming platforms continue to expand and demand for content is at an all-time high, we will delve into how to find your footing and anticipate change in the rapidly evolving digital media landscape of online content distribution, with an emphasis on how “new media” and “traditional” media are intersecting more than ever.
ABOUT HANNAH MCCARTHY ’12
Hannah McCarthy is the Creative Director of Development and Production for Rooster Teeth in Austin, TX. Rooster Teeth is a digital studio within Warner Media, and Hannah works in content creation from development through post-production. Prior to joining Rooster Teeth, Hannah worked on shows for the Discovery Channel, A&E, TNT, Animal Planet, TLC, and PBS.
Breaking into a career as a writer may seem daunting, but there are a million different ways you can build a life (and make a living) through your fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, or hybrid written work. In this workshop, we’ll talk through all of the nuts and bolts of publishing — from your first flash fiction publication to the major book deal. We’ll cover submissions, MFAs, the art of building community, and the etiquette of interacting with literary gatekeepers. I’ll share my experience working with Big Five publishers as well as with indies, and I’ll leave you with a list of agents, magazines, residencies, grants, and other resources you can use to get started today.
ABOUT KATE REED PETTY ’06
Kate Reed Petty’s debut novel, True Story, was called “spellbinding” and chosen as an Editor’s Choice by the New York Times Review of Books in 2020; it is currently a finalist for the Stoker Award for First Novel. Kate’s work has appeared in ZYZZYVA, Electric Literature, and American Short Fiction, among other places, and she has received support from The Mount, Bloedel Reserve, the Rubys Artist Awards, and the Sewanee Writers’ Conference. At William & Mary, she was a member of I.T. and a ghost of Tucker Hall. She lives in Baltimore.
Sometimes the biggest barrier between you and achieving your creative goals is that nasty little voice in your head telling you you’re not good enough. Every successful artist struggles with self doubt, but how can you actually overcome it? In this workshop, comedian and author Sara Schaefer will share tools to help you beat that negative voice into submission, so you can finally write that screenplay, memoir, stand up routine, or whatever medium inspires you the most. Ms. Schaefer will also share tips on how to take the next step of getting your work published and/or produced.
ABOUT SARA SCHAEFER ’00
Sara Schaefer is an Emmy Award-winning writer-producer, stand-up comedian, and author. She cohosted MTV’s late-night show Nikki & Sara Live and has appeared on Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents, John Oliver’s New York Stand-up Show, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. She has written for numerous TV shows, including The History of Swear Words, The Fake News with Ted Nelms, and The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Her memoir GRAND is currently available from Simon & Schuster imprint Gallery Books.
Students will learn about the art of camera movement as we film a scene using several different techniques.
ABOUT JAMIE NORTHRUP ’04
Jamie Northrup works as a Cameraman, Steadicam operator, and Stuntman in NYC. His camerawork has been seen most recently in Hollywood 306, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. His stuntwork can be seen on Saturday Night Live.
Students will witness and participate in the creation of a fight scene (over Zoom).
ABOUT JAMIE NORTHRUP ’04
Jamie Northrup works as a Cameraman, Steadicam operator, and Stuntman in NYC. His camerawork has been seen most recently in Hollywood 306, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. His stuntwork can be seen on Saturday Night Live.
Wondering how to get an agent but don’t have a clue where to start? This workshop will provide aspiring actors with everything they need to know in obtaining an on-screen talent agent/manager, particularly in the NY/LA market.
ABOUT EDWARD HONG ’09
Edward Hong is an actor based in Los Angeles who has somehow etched out a working acting career for the past decade on TV/film, commercials, stage, and voiceovers. He has recently ventured into producing his own content with the horror comedy short film Make a Wish which has currently been accepted in 110+ film festivals, most notably being HollyShorts, FilmQuest, Nightmares, NYC Horror, Screamfest, and many more.
He is also the proud father of three cats, has an unhealthy obsession with Cinnabons, and is currently repped by Anthony Boyer at DDO Artists Agency and Chris Lee at Authentic Talent & Literary Management. For more information, you can check out his website at cinnabonmonster.com.
Documentary editors are writers! For my workshop, I’ll detail my process for writing a documentary, and show the development of a scene from first draft to final cut.
ABOUT GEORGIA DODSON ’04
After graduating from William and Mary in 2004 with degrees in both English and Literary and Cultural Studies (RIP), Georgia worked several odd jobs before starting her editing career as receptionist at a commercial post house in New York City. She later discovered her love for documentary editing with Matt Lenski’s short Meaning of Robots, which debuted at Sundance and screened at MoMA’s New Directors/New Films. She was the lead editor and co-writer of the feature documentary Underplayed, directed by Stacey Lee, which premiered at TIFF in September 2020. At William and Mary, Georgia could usually be found at rehearsal for the sketch comedy group 7th grade, or making staff recommendations that no one cared about at Plan 9 Music (also RIP). She currently resides in Los Angeles, where she is represented by P.S. 260. Her work can be found at www.georgiadodson.com.