CEMI at Work

CEMI Highlight: Dr. Alisa Perren, Director of CEMI and RTF Professor
Dr. Alisa Perren discusses the vision for CEMI, her research and teaching philosophy, and how to support students entering the media industries.

Hyun Jung Stephany Noh, RTF PhD Candidate and CEMI Affiliate
RTF PhD Candidate and CEMI Affiliate Stephany Noh presented her research and moderated a panel at the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Hallyu Symposium.

Emily McTiernan, CEMI Alumna and Product Manager at Starz
After graduating with an MA in Media Studies in 2022, Emily put her knowledge to work at Starz as a product manager.

Scott Fonseka, Minor in Media and Entertainment Industries
Scott Fonsek (Finance and Business Honors, '24) is finishing up his minor in Media and Entertainment Industries as he prepares to graduate.

Christian Meola, RTF MFA Student and CEMI Affiliate
Christian Meola, who is earning his MFA in Radio-Television-Film, discusses how he's learned to navigate the industry as an independent filmmakers.

Chloe Landau, Undergraduate CEMI Fellow and RTF Alum
UT Alum Chloe Landau ('24) discusses her experience at RTF as she graduates and begins her media career.

Firdous Khezrian, Undergraduate CEMI Fellow
Firdous Khezrian ('25) is majoring in Corporate Communication and minoring in Entertainment and Media Industries as she prepares for a career in entertainment law.