Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include the role of an entertainment industry lawyer, the process of negotiating contracts, and some significant shifts in media industry business models that have occurred over the past few decades.

When: Monday, October 12, 2020 - 5 - 6:15 p.m.

Where: Zoom, University of Texas at Austin

Host: Alisa Perren

Producer: Kate Cronin

MIC - PJ Shapiro, Entertainment Attorney, Ziffren Brittenham, LLP, October 12, 2020 by RTFMIC is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include Jerren Wright's diverse experiences as a a multimedia/technology businessman and attorney in the entertainment industry.

Jerren Wright, Business Affairs Executive, Amazon Studios

When: Monday, September 28, 2020 - 5 - 6:15 p.m.

Where: Zoom, University of Texas at Austin

Host: Alisa Perren

Producer: Kate Cronin

MIC - Jerren Wright, Business Affairs Executive, Amazon Studios, September 28, 2020 by RTFMIC is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Ray Mansfield's (RTF BS, '00)discusses his career trajectory, his roles and responsibilities as Partner for QC Entertainment, and his views on the current state of film financing, production, and distribution.

Who: Raymond Mansfield — Partner, QC Entertainment; Executive Producer, Get Out (2017); Producer, BlacKkKlansman (2018)

When: Monday, April 23, 2018 - 3-4:15 p.m.

Where: BMC 5.208, University of Texas at Austin

Host: Micah Barber

Producer: Kyle Wrather

We discuss Hall Hood's career trajectory since his time as an RTF major, his roles and responsibilities as studio lead writer at BioWare, and his views on the current state of the video game industry.

Who: Hall Hood, Studio Lead Writer, BioWare

When: Monday, November 27, 2017 - 6 - 7:15 p.m.

Where: CMA 2.306, University of Texas at Austin

Host: Alisa Perren

Producer: Kyle Wrather

We discuss Luke Pebler’s career trajectory, his roles and responsibilities as an editor at Detour Films, and his views on the current state of media industries.

Luke Pebler, Editor/Post-production at Detour Films

When: Monday, November 20, 2017 - 6 - 7:15 p.m.

Where: CMA 2.306, University of Texas at Austin

Host: Alisa Perren

Producer: Kyle Wrather

We discuss Andrew Wang's career trajectory since his time as an RTF major, his roles and responsibilities as Head of TV Development and Production at JuVee Productions, and his views on the current state of television industry.

Andrew Wang, Head of TV, Development and Production, JuVee Productions

When: Monday, November 13, 2017 - 6 - 7:15 p.m.

Where: CMA 2.306, University of Texas at Austin

Host; Alisa Perren

Producer: Kyle Wrather

We discuss Gaylyn Fraiche’s career trajectory since her time as an RTF major, her roles and responsibilities as Vice President for Movies at MarVista Entertainment, and her views on the current state of the film and TV industries.

Gaylyn Fraiche, Vice President of Movies, Mar Vista Entertainment

When: Monday, November 6, 2017 - 6 - 7:15 p.m.

Where: CMA 2.306, University of Texas at Austin, USA

Host: Alisa Perren

Producer: Kyle Wrather

Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include Felicia Henderson’s career trajectory from her time as a publicist to her time as a staff writer for shows on The WB up through her present experience as co-creator and Executive Producer for an acclaimed BET series, The Quad; her perspectives on the craft of writing for film, television, comic books, and more; and what it’s like to work in a contemporary writers’ room.

Who: Felicia D. Henderson, Producer, Writer, Director, Assistant Professor, UT Austin

When: Monday, September 25, 2017 - 6 - 7:15 p.m.

Where: CMA 2.306, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas USA

Host: Alisa Perren

Producer: Kyle Wrather

Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include Jordan Levin's career trajectory since his time as an RTF major as well as his current roles and responsibilities in his position as CEO of the multi-platform media company, Awesomeness. The conversation will also address the growing role of new media companies and multichannel networks, the new ways media talent is developed and discovered, and how emerging platforms are impacting the larger media landscape.

Guest: Jordan Levin, CEO, Awesomeness

When: Monday, October 30, 2017 - 6 - 7:15 p.m.

Where: CMA 2.306 (Seating is first come, first served.)

Host: Alisa Perren

Producer: Kyle Wrather

Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include Noah Hawley's history and career as an executive producer, writer, and showrunner. He will discuss his work on several acclaimed television series including Bones, Legion, and the FX limited series Fargo. He will also address how economics and technology have impacted TV’s production and storytelling practices.

Noah Hawley, Television Producer/Writer (FX's Fargo, Legion)

When: Monday, October 16, 2017 - 6 - 7:15 p.m.

Where: CMA 2.306, The University of Texas at Austin, USA

Host: Alisa Perren

Producer: Kyle Wrather