WOLV TV is student-run television at the University of Michigan. Housed in North Quad, WOLV TV produces broadcast television-format programming in FTVM’s multi-camera Studio A. Currently enrolled students of all majors are welcome to join. No previous experience is needed, and new members will receive training for equipment and procedures. There are also plenty of opportunities for writing, field production, and editing. From news, to sports, to entertainment, to sketch comedy, and whether you want to be in front of the camera or behind it, there’s something for everyone at WOLV TV! Interested students may find more information by emailing join.wolv@umich.edu and follow us on social media: @wolvtvumich.
FTVM 317 - WOLV TV Course:
WOLV TV is excited to announce its new FTVM course! This course is excellent for students interested in the club to learn more about production and WOLV TV, as well as for current members to become more involved. Students get to learn how to use our equipment and practice in-studio production in the North Quad Studio A. Students who take the course, automatically become members and work in teams to develop new shows for WOLV. Students who also take this course get to exclusively meet and learn from influential people in this industry. This course is offered in both the Fall and Winter semesters.
WOLV TV Special Guests 2024
On April 2nd, 2024, WOLV-TV had the privilege of inviting George Takei for a sit-down interview with UM Musical Theatre ’24 graduate, Ryo Kamibayashi. George Takei is not only an actor, known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the Star Trek Franchise, but is also an author and an activist for Japanese Americans and LGBTQ+ rights. It was an honor to hear his stories, what it took for him to become an actor, and learn about his new book entitled “My Lost Freedom”, in which he shares his childhood experiences in the Japanese American internment camp.
Interested in watching the full interview? Click Here.
In the Winter Term of 2024, WOLV TV had the pleasure of inviting Emmy-nominated director and UM alumni, Mark Cendrowski, to teach students a glimpse of the ins and outs of production life. Mark, known for directing over 200 episodes of The Big Bang Theory, described to students an average week in the life of live sitcom television production. Mark also took students through mock tapings of scenes from shows like Call Me Kat and The Neighborhood. Selected students were able to work alongside Mark as they gave actors suggestions and got to look at different camera angles in a mock video village setup.
Additionally, in the Winter Term of 2024, WOLV TV had the pleasure of inviting Emmy-nominated producer and ESPN Films Senior Director, Gentry Kirby. Gentry discussed with the students the art of producing sports documentaries and his process of developing these stories. Gentry has helped develop numerous works such as 30 for 30, Becoming, and many more. Students were thrilled to be able to talk with and hear from someone so heavily in the sports film world.
A Look at the Studio Behind the Scenes
Leah Hirsh runs the audio console during The Entertainment Buzz.
Production switcher buttons and camera controls in the studio.
Waqas Azhar makes running the switcher look easy.
