As we approach year 5 of DT, I continues to expand our arsenal of entertaining "insider-tip"-filled vlogs from Penn undergrads and alumni as they pursue the ups and downs of their entertainment career journeys:

• Alex taught us the 5 tips any actor should consider before getting into the business. 
• We've been following Jess as she's shown us the ups and downs of the acting business. 
• Ben and Blake taught us that sometimes we need to make choices when it comes to pursuing our passion.
• And Kelly gave us the scoop on what you need to know about moving to LA regarding housing and transportation.

Today, we now add Rob, another Penn personality to our mix of vloggers.

Rob Forman (W'06) has been out here in LA for the past 5 years pursuing television writing, and is beyond just starting out in the business.

After the jump, watch Rob as he talks about his journey from Penn to LA, the agency he first worked at, and the TV shows on which he's been a writer's assistant.

I've known Rob for a while now and he remains passionate about TV and passionate about writing.  And as we know, passion is a common thread of many of our successful alumni.

Read More......

Continue Reading »

As I eagerly wait for Gabriel Mann (C'95, Off the Beat) and The Rescues' 2nd full length album (being recorded this summer), I have been temporarily satiated by the creative, newly released official music video for their hit, "Can't Stand the Rain".

After the jump, watch the video and learn about what exciting Fall TV projects Gabe has been working on!

Read More......

Continue Reading »

As my DT readers know, I've got tons of stories about established Penn alumni musicians, filmmakers, actors, plus dozens more entertainment professions.

I've even begun covering stories about new young alumni trying to break into entertainment careers such as acting, more acting, and music.

What I haven't covered are undergrads getting summer internships who are trying to break into the business.

This summer, our "15 second clip" campus correspondent Kelly Diamond (C'13) is out in LA and has secured not one, but two GREAT entertainment internships in TV and film at a production company and a studio.

After the jump, get some quick dish from Kelly on:

• how she researched getting these internships
• what you need to know about moving from Penn to LA and how to prepare for housing and transportation
• what responsibilities she has at these internships and the great people she's meeting

For any undergrad or alum considering a move to LA to pursue a career in entertainment, be sure to follow us this summer here and on our Facebook and twitter pages!

Read More......

Continue Reading »