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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Villanova on Set

Villanova on Set: Film, TV, and Entertainment Industry Immersion Program
Applications are being accepted for the 2015 Villanova on Set Program.  Villanova on Set is designed to expose Villanova students to the various facets of the Hollywood television and film industry, and the English department has been involved with the planning of the program.  Over a six-day period, students will gain an understanding of the culture and geography of Los Angeles, creative and production processes, the importance of networking, and the basics of business and media management. Potential site visits include Sony Pictures, Walt Disney Studios, NBC Universal, HBO, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Technicolor, United Talent Agency, UCLA, and Illuminate. Potential social activities include tourist stops and sightseeing in and around Los Angeles and Hollywood.

The program runs from January 4-9, 2015, and is open to students from all schools and colleges at Villanova.  The application deadline is Oct. 20.  For additional information, click here.  If you have questions, please contact:  ii.luscri@villanova.edu