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How to Sustain a Career in TV with Emmy nominated writer Michael Sardo

How does one navigate a career in the evolving landscape of television - an industry whose present volatility has led to a strike?Michael Sardo, Emmy-nominated writer and executive producer, will examine how he has managed to maintain a creative and professional through line over his long career as a television showrunner, producer and writer. Along the way, he’ll explore the dynamics of creating memorable television, regardless of whether it’s for a network or a streamer. His talk will resonate with anyone who mulls the question: what does it mean to be nimble and learn how to pivot over the course of a creative career?Sardo has been a showrunner for both comedy and drama series. He... Read more »

Professional Certificate in Visual Storytelling Virtual Open House

A program designed to graduate storytellers with the skills, vision and experience needed to build a career in the field of media arts.Are you an aspiring creative professional in the fields of photo, video, and media arts?Join our virtual open house to learn more about our Professional Certificate in Visual Storytelling (PCVS).The PCVS program at Maine Media College provides students with a rigorous learning experience. Meet graduates who will showcase their work and discuss its evolution as they progressed through the programWatch PCVS graduates Jacklyn Grad, Matt Cosby, as well as renowned photographer Joyce Tenneson talk about the PCVS Experience.About The ProgramThe 30-week PCVS program has been designed to provide graduates with the conceptual understanding... Read more »

PCVS Student Exhibition: “Seeing It Through” Opening Reception

Haas Gallery, Maine Media College 70 Camden Street, Rockport, ME, United States

Join us to celebrate the inspiring work and dedication of our incredible graduating Professional Certificate in Visual Storytelling studentsJoin us in the brand new Haas Gallery to celebrate "Seeing It Through," an exhibition of the inspiring work and dedication of our incredible graduating PCVS students! This is a special opportunity to engage with our students to hear about their Maine Media experience and their growth in our program. Learn more about the new Haas Gallery here!The Professional Certificate in Visual Storytelling program is designed to graduate storytellers with the skills, vision and experience needed to build a career in the field of media arts. We are thrilled to showcase the work of our students. Interested... Read more »

Rodney Smith: A Leap of Faith – Getty Curator’s Discussion & Book Signing

Pascal Hall 86 Pascal Avenue, Rockport, ME, United States

Paul Martineau, Curator of Photography at the Getty celebrates photographer & beloved MM instructor Rodney Smith & the new retrospective.   Listen to the audio from this event here. Join Paul Martineau, Curator of Photography at the J. Paul Getty Museum, for a discussion and book signing focused on his exciting new book, Rodney Smith: A Leap of Faith, a retrospective of the photographer's work and life. The event features curator Paul Martineau, as well as Leslie Smolan, Smith's widow and creative partner. The discussion and presentation will feature some of Rodney Smith’s most iconic images, as well as rare photographs that illustrate Smith’s creative process, his unwavering commitment to his craft, and his evolution... Read more »

Arnold Newman Lecture Series: Sal Taylor Kydd, Shana & Robert ParkeHarrison

Maine Media College 70 Camden Street, Focus Building, Classroom A, Rockport, ME, United States

Join Maine Media for two back-to-back lectures with photographers Sal Taylor Kydd and Shana and Robert ParkeHarrison.Join us for the first event in our 2023 Arnold Newman Lecture Series! Photographers Sal Taylor Kydd and Shana and Robert ParkeHarrison will each share their work, speak about their photographic experience, and answer questions from the audience.The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available on campus.Maine-based photographic artist and writer Sal Taylor Kydd uses various photographic media in a personal narrative that explores themes around memory and belonging; combining her poetry with alternative processes of photography and object-making. Her fine art photographs have been exhibited both domestically and internationally, including the UK, Barcelona, San... Read more »

Arnold Newman Lecture Series: Elizabeth Opalenik & Jeanne Wells

Maine Media College 70 Camden Street, Focus Building, Classroom A, Rockport, ME, United States

Join Maine Media for two back-to-back lectures with photographer Elizabeth Opalenik and visual artist Jeanne WellsJoin us for the next event in our 2023 Arnold Newman Lecture Series! Photographer Elizabeth Opalenik and visual artist Jeanne Wells will each share their work, speak about their creative process, and answer questions from the audience.The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available on campus.Elizabeth Opalenik lives and works in Oakland, California, but this peripatetic artist is often on the move. As a photographic artist, she believes that all good photographs are self-portraits that lie somewhere between imagination and dreams. Her 44-year career has found her teaching or making images on six continents, seeking the... Read more »

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Pascal Hall Author Series: James Shapiro in conversation with Caroline Bicks

Pascal Hall 86 Pascal Avenue, Rockport, ME, United States

This summer, the Authors Guild Foundation in partnership with, Pascal Hall and Maine Media Workshops + College, has organized four events featuring live, in-depth discussions with award-winning writers. For this event, please join us with James Shapiro in conversation with Caroline Bicks. Tickets to the Pascal Hall Author Series are free, but space is limited and registration is required to attend. A book signing and reception will follow each event. Register for free here.

Prepare for a Dynamic Career in Visual Storytelling: PCVS Open House

A program designed to graduate storytellers with the skills, vision and experience needed to build a career in the field of media arts.Are you an aspiring creative professional in the fields of photo, video, and media arts?Join our virtual open house to learn more about our Professional Certificate in Visual Storytelling (PCVS).The PCVS program at Maine Media College provides students with a rigorous learning experience. Meet graduates who will showcase their work and discuss its evolution as they progressed through the programAbout The ProgramThe 30-week PCVS program has been designed to provide graduates with the conceptual understanding and practical skills necessary for professional work as content creators, photo editors, video editors, either freelance or for... Read more »

Arnold Newman Lecture Series: Arthur Meyerson & Sam Abell

Maine Media College 70 Camden Street, Focus Building, Classroom A, Rockport, ME, United States

Join Maine Media for two back-to-back lectures with photographers Arthur Meyerson and Sam Abell. Join us for the next event in our 2023 Arnold Newman Lecture Series! Photographers Arthur Meyerson and Sam Abell will each share their work, speak about their photographic process, and answer questions from the audience.The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available on campus.Arthur Meyerson is recognized as one of America’s finest color photographers and a highly sought after workshop instructor. He has travelled throughout the world and all seven continents photographing for advertising, corporate and editorial clients. He is a three-time winner of Adweek’s Southwest Photographer of the Year award, as well as being named one... Read more »

Arnold Newman Lecture Series: Steven Fierberg, ASC & Brenton Hamilton

Maine Media College 70 Camden Street, Focus Building, Classroom A, Rockport, ME, United States

Join Maine Media for two back-to-back lectures with cinematographer Steven Fierberg and photographic artist Brenton Hamilton.Join us for the next event in our 2023 Arnold Newman Lecture Series! Cinematographer Steven Fierberg, ASC and photographic artist and historian Brenton Hamilton will each share their work, speak about their creative process, and answer questions from the audience.The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available on campus.Steven Fierberg is an award-winning cinematographer, receiving an ASC Award for best cinematography and a Latin Grammy. Steve has created the ‘look and feel’ of some of the most successful series in television, including The Affair (Golden Globes Winner, Best Drama), Emily in Paris (Golden Globe nom), Entourage... Read more »