Northeastern Business of Entertainment Club

Prior to spring break, we collaborated with FilmBiz to hear from Northeastern and BU students about their professional experiences in the entertainment industry. Emily Recchia, Lilian Gray Goldblatt, and Daria Radulescu-Banu shared insights from their time at companies like AMC Networks, Decal, Ralph, and more. Key takeaways: ?? Networking and reputation MATTER.?A negative reputation can limit your opportunities, so focus on building strong connections and a solid reputation ?? Be open to unexpected roles.?Every company is different, so stay open to roles you may not have considered before—you might love it! ?? Start small and stay consistent.?Focus on getting your foot in the door, then grow into roles that align with your interests. ?? Reach out strategically.?Managers and associates at agencies and firms are more likely to respond and might even set up a meeting! We can’t wait for the second half of the semester!

The Northeastern Business of Entertainment Club (BoE) brings together #damoremckim students with a shared passion for film, music, and TV—an intersection of business and creativity that’s often overlooked. ??? From hands-on workshops to industry panels, BoE is creating a space where business students can explore their interest in entertainment, connect with like-minded peers, and discover new career possibilities. ?? Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/e-pkiRnh

We are excited to share that our next event will be an Interview & Co-op Panel in collaboration with BU's FilmBiz! Emily Recchia, Lilian Gray Goldblatt, and Ayda Shakeri will be joining us to share about their experience in the entertainment industry (AMC Networks, Ralph, and more), as well as answer any questions attendees have. The panel will be followed by a networking session where attendees may speak to our panelists one on one or network with each other. Join us this Thursday (2/27) in Curry Center Suite 228B from 7-8 PM. We cannot wait to see you there!

This February, BOE hosted two exciting events: Lights, Camera, Careers and Game Night! First, Lights, Camera, Careers provided members with the tools to build stronger resumes, portfolios, and professional networks in the entertainment industry. Our Director of Career Development, Alexis Mathew, shared valuable resources, including portfolio templates and job postings for summer internships and co-ops. Members also had the opportunity to receive personalized resume feedback in small group sessions led by our e-board. Later in the month, we brought our community together for BOE Game Night! Members put their entertainment knowledge to the test with games like Name That Tune and Movie Taboo, making for a fun and interactive evening. With even more exciting events on the horizon, stay tuned to our socials and Slack channel for the latest updates!

January was full of exciting firsts for BOE! We kicked off with our largest turnout yet at our Info Session, where we connected with members and played a round of BOE Bingo. We also hosted our first workshop of the semester, Brand the Beat! Our Co-Directors of Community Engagement, Julia Cabezas and Riya Singh, led an insightful session on branding for music artists. Members then put their creativity to test by rebranding Ed Sheeran. We loved seeing the diverse ideas—from a Noah Kahan-inspired aesthetic with flannel and nature themes to simplifying his brand back to Sheeran with just his guitar. January was a tremendous success, and we can't wait for what's ahead for the rest of February! Next, we’re teaming up with Boston University’s Film Biz for a special screening of Mickey 17 next week, followed by an Internship & Co-op Panel in the two weeks. Stay tuned—there’s so much more to come!

Exciting recap of our latest event!??? On Thursday 11/21, BOE had the pleasure of hosting Brynne Norquist and Tyler Knohl, the founders of Hiike, a platform for connecting filmmakers to film festivals. They shared their experiences founding a company as college students and how they are actively transforming the entertainment industry. Some key takeaways from the event?were: - Identifying a niche by addressing the disconnect between film festivals and filmmakers - Leveraging data to drive their processes and exploring the intersection of data science and the entertainment industry - Overcoming fears of AI, learning how to leverage it, and using it to help independent filmmakers gain a competitive edge We cannot wait to see how Hiike revolutionizes the entertainment industry and empowers filmmakers nationwide!

?? Excited to recap two exciting events that we hosted this past semester: ?? Film Marketing Workshop: Partnering with Northeastern University Marketing Association (NUMA), we challenged our members to create innovative marketing campaigns for Shrek! A heartfelt thank you to Rachel Stankus, a publicist at Allied Global Marketing, for joining us as a judge. With her experience in major campaigns such as The Instigators and Percy Jackson and the Olympians, her expertise was invaluable! ?? Networking Session: We kicked off the semester with a campus scavenger hunt, giving members the chance to connect in a fun way. It was amazing to see everyone building relationships and strengthening our community! Thank you to everyone who participated and made these events such a success! Stay connected by joining our Slack community below and following us on Instagram @neuboe! Link to our Slack: https://lnkd.in/gVdAv2Ha

Hear from the?founders of Hiike?about their experiences in the entertainment industry and how they’re transforming the film festival experience for filmmakers, festivals, and attendees! ?? The event will be held on Thursday, November 21st in Snell Library 125 from 8-9pm! RSVP Here: https://lu.ma/bb157vl5 About Brynne Norquist: A 2024 BostInno 25 Under 25 Honoree, Norquist has over a decade of film industry experience. She launched Emerson College’s first film distribution program, securing multiple Oscar-qualifying festival acceptances in its inaugural year. Her background also includes internships at production companies such as Braven Films! About Tyler Knohl:? Knohl is also the CTO of Hiike and the Assistant Festival Director of Boston SciFi, the nation’s longest-running genre film festival. A Northeastern student, she gained valuable experience through co-ops at MIT, where she focused on data science and development, and at Spill Center, where she worked on data science and product management!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Fall 2024 Info Session! It was great sharing our exciting plans for the semester and connecting with so many students who share our passion for the entertainment industry! ?? ? Missed out or want to get more involved? Don't worry - you can still be part of the action! Join our Slack community using the link below and follow us on Instagram @neuboe to stay updated! ?? https://bit.ly/3Y9voiS

Join us for our Info Session on Tuesday, October 1st at 8pm! If you're passionate about the intersection of creativity and business, this is the place for you! Meet our executive board, network with fellow members, and learn more about our plans for this semester. We're so excited to meet you! You can register to attend the event here: https://lu.ma/pfv16c2n