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Mitchell Scholar Events and News
Fall 2024
On Monday, December 9th, Mitchell Scholar Jack Buchholz met with John H. Mitchell Visiting Professor, Kemp Powers. During their meeting, Powers gave Buchholz some insights into the film industry and shared his experiences as a director and screenwriter. Later on in their meeting Buchholz conducted and video interview with Powers for the student organization M-agination.
On Friday, January 17th, 2025, the Mitchell Scholars met with the FTVM Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Vince Yi, Student Services Manager, Sofia Carlsson, and Program Assistant, Lucy Koukoudian. During the meeting, the Scholars discussed projects they are going to be working on during the Winter 2025 semester and aspirations for their careers in the film industry.
On Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, The Mitchell Scholars attended the John H. Mitchell Critical Conversation Symposium. The symposium featured a panel led by John H. Mitchell Visiting Professor, Kemp Powers and included screenwriters Kenny and Keith Lucas (The Lucas Brothers) and Dave Callaham. The Scholars alon with other FTVM students had the opportunity to hear about the panel members’ experiences in the film industry and ask them questions about the future of screenwriting.
On Friday, February 7th, 2025, the Mitchell Scholars 2024-2025 cohort (Jack Buchholz, Cierra Leggs, and Bethany Carter) and previous Mitchell Scholar from the 2023-2024 cohort (Sydney Sweeney) met with screenwriter and producer, Robb Chavis. Chavis is known for working on Blackish, Frasier, Superior Donuts, and The BrkDwn. He was able to share his experiences in the film and televsion with the scholars and provide some advice on breaking into the industry.
