After the jump, check out my DT roundup of these 7 Penn alumni making news in the TV worlds of reality, comedy and drama. Plus two more alumni nominated for Emmys!
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Friday, August 3, 2012
After the jump, check out my DT roundup of these 7 Penn alumni making news in the TV worlds of reality, comedy and drama. Plus two more alumni nominated for Emmys!
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Over the years on DT, we've had awesome holiday serenading from the Glee Club, a swingin' Penny Loafers alum and this soulful alum.
Now, a big thank you goes out to the Counterparts for rallying together during finals to create a special video treat for my DT readers that you'll find after the jump!
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Back in September, our DT correspondent Kelly Diamond (C'13), showed us exactly where Penn Park was on campus.
Recently she was walking down the Walnut Street Bridge in the rain and noticed a new athletic bubble that was built right over the park!
After the jump check out Kelly's 15 second clip of Penn's new indoor practice area!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Last week I did a post about Penn's new $43.5 million dollar addition: Penn Park.
I will say that even after I posted the video and saw the pictures of this Park I had some problems understanding how one would get there on the Penn campus.
Rest assured alumni who haven't been back to campus in a while; after the jump, Kelly Diamond (C'13), our DT undergrad correspondent has provided another one of her famous"15 second clips" which will put everything in perspective for you!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
At the beginning of this past summer, our "15 second clip" correspondent Kelly Diamond (C'13) was just about to start her fantastic internships at a Nickelodeon and Mandeville Pictures.
She told us about how she researched getting these internships, what you need to know about moving from Penn to LA and what responsibilities she had at these internships
Now that the summer is over, Kelly is back at Penn with a great follow-up for us about her summer internships and 10 career tips she learned this summer you don't want to miss! (especially the invaluable lesson Nickelodeon taught her!)
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
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
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Since the beginning of DT, I've been covering all sorts of stories about Penn alumni musicians, filmmakers, actors, plus dozens more entertainment professions.
Then, over the past couple of years on DT, I've been covering stories about new young alumni trying to break into careers such as acting, more acting, and music.
Now, this summer, we're going to be following two current undergrads who are out in LA exploring the world of entertainment.
To start things off, let me introduce to you LA native, Ali Kriegsman (C'13, Off the Beat). This summer Ali is working as an assistant for a clothing boutique, as an intern for a lifestyle and fashion magazine, as a hostess in an LA restaurant ...and as a blogger for DT!
While she is in LA, Ali blogs about her quasi self-deprecating, slightly offensive take on LA, "its desperate residents and the ridiculousness that ensues". I'm bringing Ali to my DT readers because I think she has a fresh, fun young take on LA that I think many LA "new" residents have, but over time become immune to : )
After the jump, find out more about Ali, which resources she used to get her magazine internship and then read which celebrities Ali has seen, sort of met, and makes fun (!) of while she has been here in LA.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Over the past three years (2008 coverage and 2009 coverage and 2010 coverage) DT has given you an insider's look at the films and politics of the Cannes Film festival from the perspective of our Penn in Cannes program correspondents.This year DT correspondent Jonah Stern (C'13) recently returned from the 2011 Cannes film festival with coverage of this year's winner and loser films plus more! A local Philadelphian, Jonah aspires to one day enter the film industry and, hopefully, become a very successful filmmaker.
After the jump check out Jonah's coverage on:
- difficulty getting into movie screenings
- the good films
- some (highly marketed) big films to avoid
- hobnobbing with celebrities and what Faye Dunaway said to Jonah(!)
- advice from 4 Penn Hollywood alumni about the business
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Monday, May 9, 2011
DT correspondent Kelly Diamond (C'13) has been busy studying for finals, but she sent in 2 videos that gladly distracted her from hitting the books.
After the jump, check out what sorts of fun you can find in Houston Hall around this time of year.
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Today, Kelly's back with a new logo and some fun 15 second clips from this weekend's Spring Fling.
After the jump check out the videos. They'll bring you right back to those drunken fling days! (plus catch zany Fling posts from past years HERE)
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Monday, April 4, 2011
In our ongoing "Kelly on Campus" series, campus correspondent Kelly Diamond (C'13) musters up some quick "15 second clips" of events and experiences around Penn's campus.
Last we heard from Kelly, she reminded us all of an annoying Van Pelt practice every student who has gone to Penn in past few decades has gone through.
After the jump, find out how one Penn professor has given students an "entertaining" reason to attend class.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Over the past two years, I've introduced 3 exclusive DT Vlog series from Penn alumni including "An Actor's Path", "Starter Reality Star", and "Real Jobs are Not my Forte".
Today I'm introducing my first series from a talented and ambitious undergrad filmmaker who is certainly going places.
DT readers, meet sophomore Kelly Diamond (C'13), a Philly native who is currently the Creator, Executive Producer, and Head Writer for a new comedic sitcom about Penn students called "Classless". She's already spent time in LA in some really great internships with professional screenwriters Mark Rizzo (C'92) and David Milch. She was also an intern at The Writers Junction in Santa Monica.
"Kelly on Campus", Kelly's new DT series, will provide us with some fun "15 second clips" of events and experiences around Penn's campus. Kelly will act as a campus liaison by keeping everyone updated on campus events, as well as introducing alums to current students who work in the entertainment industry.
After the jump, check out Kelly's first clip which is something decades of Penn folks have experienced that will bring you right back to your undergrad days!
Saturday, January 22, 2011
It amazes me what sort of talent is coming out of Penn. And I'm talking about the students that are actually still at Penn.
After the jump, learn more about some very innovative apps that were built in 48 hours(!) focused around the theme of "serendipity" ...and submit your vote for the final award! (ends tomorrow, Sunday, 12:59 am EST)
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Monday, May 17, 2010
Since my filmmaking days at Penn, technology has changed in such a way that the films the students put out these days look really very professional.
That said, last week, Brian Tran (W'10) (and former "Penn in Cannes 2009" correspondent) let me know about a new reinterpretation of Lady Gaga's "Speechless" music video he and his friends Kevin McAleer (C'10), and Maddy Dopico (C'13) put together for a class project. What is the meaning of this video?
Brian tells us,
"Our actual goal is eventually get enough hits on the video to have it get passed onto Lady Gaga herself. The meaning of the video itself it pretty convoluted, much like Lady Gaga's videos. We tried to pay homage to her and her aesthetic as well as other films such as Weekend at Bernie'sand Misery
.
The more pretentious meaning of the video is it is a commentary on alcoholism and binge drinking in youth culture. In the past, drinking has covered personal intimate problems, but now, with this generation, alcohol and certainly drugs serves to eclipse a larger, macro fear, stemming from a childhood in the age of terror. This is why every time a character drinks to excess, they lose their voice (hence the subtitles) and their ability to communicate with other characters.
The main character is in love with his straight best friend and after repeated failed efforts to win his heart, decides that the only reasonable course of action is to get his friend blackout drunk to fulfill his perfect dream life. Alcohol is used as a means to an end, but it doesn't succeed in the film."
More talented Penn Class Projects you should check out HERE
More Penn video gems from the 70's, 80's and 90's HERE
More of my DT "Music Monday" posts HERE
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Check out scenes around Penn as well as the cool animation Jason integrates into this film! I personally chuckled at the animated tumbleweed you'll see rolling on 40th street!
More Penn class project videos HERE
All of my "Love" DT videos (from past and present) HERE
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Friday, December 11, 2009
Tonight is the first night of Channukah, or Hanukkah if you prefer.
To celebrate, check out what the short film risk-y filmmaker Jason Merrin (C'13) created in honor of this first night.
After the jump, watch the real Gladiator action starting at minute 1:33! (...plus check out some other holiday viral video sensations!)
Happy Hannukkah/Chanukkah everyone!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Yesterday, I began Games and Movies Week with some news of People's Choice Award nominations for some of our alumni's films.
Today, it's game time!
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Since we've been doing Pennfest here in LA (the emerging film and music festival), I have seen (and featured on DT) more and more great animation shorts from Penn's Digital Media Design department.
Now news that an undergrad from DMD is a finalist in a reputable animation festival.
And he needs your vote...
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
And the Award For The Most Enthusiastic Penn Undergrad Who Will Take Over The World Someday Goes To... (VLOG)
Usually one can tell within seconds of meeting someone that he or she is destined for greatness.
And I just have this feeling about incoming freshman Ryan Villanueva (W'13).
As you'll see below, Ryan produces and stars in a dramatic, passionate and entertaining vlog series as he brings us on his "quest for victory" as he journeys to Penn as an incoming Freshman.
Even if you don't want to, do me a favor and just find out why Ryan is like "salmon" in his first episode below...
You really have to see this...
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Earlier this week, Penn had its Opening Convocation for the Class of 2013 at The Palestra. Below you'll find the 45 minute video, but let me point out some highlights for you:
- 7:40 - President Amy Gutmann talks about a Penn undergrad who won $250,000 on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" and also used to dress up as a hot dog at Penn basketball games!
- 10:53 - President Amy Gutmann plays "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" with the Class of 2013
- 20:25 - Off The Beat performs "Coldplay"
- 32:25 - The Glee Club performs "Let The River Run"
- 43:05: - Everyone sings "The Red and the Blue" and at 43:59 one of the professors(?) on the podium commits the ultimate Penn blunder at 43:59!
Was it me or was there no mention of the breakdown of the class of 2013 students in terms of "the nubmer of students who own their own businesses", "the number of students who are magicians", etc... I remember that info used to be one of the more interesting parts of this ceremony!
Another "Red and Blue" performance by the Glee Club HERE.
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