Arts, Film/TV, Music, Theatre, Comedy

The creative arts are among the most collaborative but competitive professions. Careers in these fields focus on performance (actors, dancers, musicians, singer-songwriters), direction and composition (choreographers, composers, directors, writers), technical aspects (sets, lighting, sound), or visual design (graphic designers, title designers, photographers, animators). There is often overlap, e.g. costume designers work in both visual design and technical areas, writer-directors are common, and many choreographers are also performers.

Luke Walker, Statistics

Published on January 23, 2023

Where are you located now?
Boston, MA

What are you doing?
I am working towards a Master of Music Degree in Contemporary Performance at Berklee College of Music

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated?
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10 New Talent Programs/Competitions for Screenwriters

Published on August 3, 2022

You have worked on your screenplay for months, maybe years. You’ve attended a writer’s group, gotten feedback, and revised it countless times. Now it’s time to enter it into screenwriting & new talent competitions, such as the ones below:

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Jake Schwenke, A.B., Art, Film, Visual Studies & Neuroscience

Published on May 13, 2022

Where are you located now?
New Jersey

What are you doing?
I’m working on a new Disney film that shoots this summer!

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“Adults” and higher-ups at your first …

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