On February 25th, 2023, EIPMA (The Entertainment Industry Professionals Mentorship Alliance) presented an event benefiting this year’s finalists of the CAS Student Recognition Award and MPSE Verna Fields Award. The KMD Pro Speed Mentoring™ event was moderated by Karen Dunn and offered student finalists an opportunity to interface one on one with various industry professionals. The “rounds” were then broken up by open questions to the entire forum.
EIPMA president Bernard Weiser MPSE commented, “Finding a job in the entertainment world can be a bewildering task for anyone new to our industry. This was a fantastic way for the nominees to gain insight from industry professionals about what lies ahead as they start careers in entertainment. Veteran Sound Mentors answered questions and gave advice to support these incredibly talented filmmakers. Just as filmmaking itself is a collaborative effort, so is the support needed to guide these young filmmakers into our industry. They are the future of our industry, and their success is an accomplishment for us all.”
Student Recognition Award Finalists in attendance were:
Chelsea Rae Adams – Savannah College of Art and Design
Colette Grob – Chapman University, Dodge College
Marîa Clara Calle Jiménez – Universidad de San Buenaventura
Sophia White – Utah Valley University
Verna Fields Student Finalists in Attendance were:
Carlos Eligio San Juan Juanchi – National Film & Television School
Dan Hibbert – National Film & Television School
Guldem Masa – National Film & Television School
Sam Titshof – Amsterdam University of the Arts
Manuel Simon – Savannah College of Art & Design
Oliver Mapp – National Film & Television School
Zoé Beekes – Amsterdam University of the Arts
Mentors included:
Baylon Fonseca MPSE
Bill Dannevick MPSE
Bob Bronow CAS
Chris Reeves MPSE
Christian Minkler CAS
Christina Horgan MPSE
Frank Morrone CAS
Geraldo Guitierrez MPSE
Harry Snodgrass MPSE
Karol Urban CAS MPSE
Mark Lanza MPSE
Scott A. Jennings MPSE
Sherry Klein CAS
Last modified: April 7, 2023
