Join us for the FMS Career Weekend on March 7 and 8, 2025! We've invited film and media industry professionals to talk to our students about their work.

Career Weekend Schedule

Saturday, March 8^th at Maceli’s Banquet Hall
1031 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS

10:00 – 11:00 Business and Storytelling Panel:
Marc Havener (Founder of Resonate Pictures) and Justin McClure (President and CCO, Justin McClure Creative)

11:10 – 11:40 Prepping for a Life in Entertainment Presentation:
Renata Marinaro (Managing Director of Health Services, Entertainment Community Fund)

11:50 – 12:20 Writing and Producing Comedy Presentation:
Sarah Robe (Field Producer, Jimmy Kimmel Live!)

12:30-1:15 Lunch provided on-site for attendees and guests

1:15 – 2:15 Screenwriting Panel:
Mitch Brian (Screenwriter, Filmmaker, Educator), Michelle Davidson (Five-time regional Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and TV host), and Jon Niccum (Writer/Critic at KC Star, Author, FMS Lecturer)

2:30- 3:30 Production/Post-Production Panel:
Sharon Liese (Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, The Flagmakers), Sarah Robe (Field Producer, Jimmy Kimmel Live!), and Dr. Mark von Schlemmer (Professor, Communication & Film, UCM)

3:45 – 4:45 Careers in Kansas City Area Panel:
Marlo Angell (Founding Director, Free State Festival), Micah Brown (Sports Documentarian), Rachel Kephart (KC Film Commissioner), and Heather Laird (Owner/Casting Director, Wright Laird Casting)

4:45 – 6:00 Mix and Mingle