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In Their Own Words ... The Mitchell Scholar Experience
This video showcases the third cohort of the John H. and Patricia W. Mitchell Scholars in the Department of Film, Television, and Media: Lauren Freeman, Maggie Granata, Lauren Horne, Zora Kwasnik, Nora Pasche, Aedin Seck, and Alyssa Rae Thomas.
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Meet the Mitchell Scholars
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Please note that these bios were submitted in Fall of 2022 and are published for archival purposes only.
Mitchell Scholar Events and News Archive
Winter 2023
Photos courtesy of Lisa Rohde
On Thursday, January 19, 2023, Professor John Valadez (at center) conducted an engaging and thought-provoking session with Mitchell Scholars (L to R) Lauren Freeman, Maggie Granata, Aedin Seck, Zora Kwasnik, Nora Pasche, and Lauren Horne about how to use documentary film as a tool for social justice.
"Through the personal and particular is where the power resides."
- Professor John Valadez
On the morning of Friday, January 27, 2023, LSA Opportunity Hub Alum Engagement Manager Päv (at center) conducted an orientation to the Hub for Mitchell Scholars (front, clockwise) Lauren Freeman, Alyssa Thomas, Aedin Seck, Nora Pasche, Zora Kwasnik, and Maggie Granata. Päv led the group on a tour of the Hub spaces, introduced LSA Engage and LSA Connect, and concluded by discusisng the invaluable career and coaching resources the Hub offers.
Later that afternoon (L to R, below), Alyssa Thomas, Maggie Granata, Zora Kwasnik, Nora Pasche, and Aedin Seck met in NQ 6330 with Screenwriter Hillary Seitz (at center) for a special Mitchell Scholar session.
From the moment Director of Screenwriting Jim Burnstein welcomed and introduced Seitz, an engaging conversation about script coverage, the importance of securing a manager and an agent, and from where Seitz drew her "creative inspiration" ensued.
Photos courtesy of Lisa Rohde
Fall 2022
Photo courtesy of Lisa Rohde
On Friday, September 23, 2022, (top left, L to R) Aedin Seck, Lauren Freeman, Lauren Horne, Maggie Granata, Zora Kwasnik, Alyssa Thomas, and Nora Pasche gather for a group photo after meeting wtih Dean Curzan (at bottom right) during their welcome lunch with Department Chair Yeidy M. Rivero and Mitchell Scholar Liaison Lisa Rohde.
Photo courtesy of Lisa Rohde
On Friday, September 30, 2022, Film Producer, Director, and Writer Peter Jaysen (at top, middle) met with the FTVM Mitchell Scholars, sharing personal stories and fielding questions about how to navigate the industry. Jaysen also provided advice on maintaining a work/life balance and offered guidance to the scholars on maximizing their appeal to recruiters.
Photo courtesy of Yeidy M. Rivero
On Friday, October 14, 2022, United Talent Agency Co-Founder Peter Benedek (at back, center) met with the FTVM Mitchell Scholars, and advanced screenwriters from FTVM 410 and FTVM 427.
Mr. Benedek opened the floor to student questions, leading an engaging conversation and providing advice how to navigate the industry. Benedek responded to such inquiries as "How do I 'make it' as a screenwriter? How do I secure a 'good' agent? and How do I best present myself to future employers?"
Photo courtesy of Carrie Moore
Mitchell Scholars (L to R) Zora Kwasnik, Nora Pasche, Aedin Seck, Maggie Granata, and Lauren Horne (not pictured) met with FTVM's Peter and Barbara Benedek Artist in Residence, Screenwriter Cindy Davis (at center) in the FTVM conference room on Monday, October 10, 2022. Davis shared personal stories about her screenwriting career - including a few "a-ha" moments - with enthusiasm and honesty, while providing practical screenwriting tips for students to consider as they enter the industry.
"The Mitchell Scholars asked wise, insightful questions and engaged me in a lively discussion about what it takes to sustain a career in the film industry.
I wish that I had been this on the ball when I was in film school!"
- Cindy Davis
Photo courtesy of Lisa Rohde
Mitchell Scholars (L to R) Aedin Seck, Alyssa Thomas, Maggie Granata, Nora Pasche, Zora Kwasnik, and Lauren Horne met with FTVM's John H. Mitchell Visiting Professor in Media Entertainment, Filmmaker Nancy Savoca (at center), in the FTVM conference room on Monday, November 14, 2022. During the session, Savoca talked about her work in the Indie Film Industry, fielding a wide array of questions and sharing invaluable advice. Savoca later commented that she was "thrilled to meet our future storytellers."
