Alumni

Luigi Sottile (‘06) Talks Pivoting From Theater to Television Acting

Apr 10 2024

This interview was conducted and written by Alyssa Threadgill.

As students, we all wonder what paths we will take upon graduating from Temple. For those of us who have dedicated our college careers to our passion for the arts, it can be even more challenging. Many of us are called to the stage, while others will get in front of the camera.

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Alumni Spotlight - Emily Rotz, TFM '23

Jan 9 2024

Recent Grad, Emily Rotz' (TFM, '23) new job with the independence Seaport Museum down on Penn's Landing really floats their boat! Here's a note from Emily about the experience and her love for Philly:

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"Hi! My name is Emily Rotz. I graduated from Temple University’s Film and Media Arts program in May of 2023. During my time at TU, I earned a BA in Film and Media Production, as well as a certificate in Stage Management.

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Alum Spotlight: Emmy Nominee Joey Contino ('14)

Jan 2 2024

By Alyssa Threadgill

Temple FMA Alum Joey Contino ('14) was recently nominated for an Emmy for his fascinating short video South Jersey's Unknown Ship Graveyard.

In a recent interview we sat down with Contino who talked about his career as an independent writer, the inspiration for his work and how Temple prepared him to succeed.

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Alum Sam Meneses ('17) brings color to life!

Nov 29 2023

by Alyssa Threadgill

Sam Meneses (TFM ‘17) has a life full of color. As a media production professional that specializes in color grading, her strong visual arts talents have landed her big brand projects for notable clients like L'oreal, Showtime, Vimeo, Deloitte, Amazon and so many more.She currently works for a creative studio called Malka Media which as bicoastal roots in Jersey City and Los Angeles. I asked Sam how she finds inspiration for her work and how she has found the best ways to suit the messages of her clients.

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Gabi Sanchez ('12) Leads The Philadelphia Cultural Fund

Sep 27 2023

Temple alum are all over the Philadelphia art scene! Last April, Temple Alum Gabi Sanchez took over the role of Executive Director of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.

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Temple Alum Sabriaya Shipley (TFM '18) Named Theatre Philadelphia Executive Director

Aug 30 2023

Earlier this month, Theatre Philadelphia announced that Sabriaya Shipley (TFM '18) would be assuming the role of Executive Director ahead of their 2023-24 season.

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2023 TFMA Alumni Grant Awardees

Jul 31 2023

Since 2020, the Alumni Association of Temple University's School of Theater, Film, and Media Arts has been awarding grants to help fund alumni projects with the understanding that the body of work coming out of TFMA is made more vibrant by diverse voices.

In support of a more honest, equitable, and inclusive storytelling landscape, the 2023 TFMA Alumni Project Grant is going toward projects that amplify the voices and stories of artists of color and artists in the LGBTQ+ community.

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Angel Sigala ('18) in NEW YORK, NEW YORK on Broadway

Recently, marketing assistant, Alyssa Threadgill had an in-depth conversation with TFMA alumni, Angel Sigala, who on March 24, 2023, made his Broadway debut as Mateo Diaz in New York, New York!

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Temple Taking Over Broadway

Once again, we see Owls dotting the great Broadway stages in style! This Spring, we heard about six (!!) Temple Alums treading the boards at theaters on the famed NYC thoroughfare and we are so proud of each of them and honored to call them our alumni! (and there are probably more that we don't know about!)

It's no suprise to have Temple alums star on Broadway (check out this article from 2020 - Five Owls on Broadway) But we love to feature them when the come in bunches like this!

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Remembering Bob Saget (RTF '78) as a remarkable student filmmaker

Jan 10 2022

While the world would go on to recognize Temple Alum Bob Saget (RFT '78) as a comedian and for his roles on TV in shows like "FULL HOUSE", "AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS" and "HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER", the Philadelphia-born Saget launched his career in TV and Film with an award-winning documentary he made while still a student in Temple's Radio, Television and Film program (as it was then known).

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