Film / TV Career Boot Camp
Applications for Post-Spring 2021 are closed. Stay tuned for future camps available at ASU Study Abroad.
*Note: Due to COVID-19, the Film / TV Career Boot Camp has moved ONLINE until further notice.
The FILM / TV CAREER BOOT CAMP is a seven day entertainment career development course for current ASU students held in Los Angeles, CA (currently online due to COVID-19). The course is directed by Emmy-nominated writer/producer (and ASU alum!) Howard Burkons.
Working Hollywood professionals lead the three 2-day classes including:
- The Business of You
- Catching and Pitching
- Networking & the Trades
Students learn from working entertainment professionals including Emmy-nominated writer/producer Howard Burkons, writer/producer Warren Lewis, and Skydance studio executive Aimee Rivera, along with special industry guests. Past guests include Bobbi Thompson, Jamie Barber, Pat Peach, and many others!
Learn more about our Boot Camp lecturers below!
- Howard Burkons, Writer, Producer
- John Jackson, Casting Director
- Susan Cartsonis, Producer
- Warren Lewis, Writer, Producer
- Diane Weipert, Writer, Director, Producer
- Darlene K. Chan, Publicist, Literary Agent
- Aimee Rivera, Creative Executive at Skydance Media
- Patrick Peach, Producer
- Michael Sammaciccia, Producer
- Niti Shah, Director, Academy Gold Talent Development & Inclusion Program Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
*Lecturers and guests for every camp are subject to availability.
For more information, email us at filmspark@asu.edu.