arts & entertainment

JOE BAILEY JR. ’00

Lecturer & Filmmaker, University of Texas & Self-employed

joebaileyjr@mac.com

BA, Plan II Honors & History, University of Texas

JD, University of Texas

“My days have varied wildly; sometimes filming, sometimes editing, sometimes researching, sometimes teaching, sometimes traveling. Lately I’ve been focused most on teaching and recovering from major open aortic surgery. I’ve worked on documentary films, but I’ve also worked on sets of narrative productions based out of Los Angeles and Austin. Houston actually seems the richest city I’ve lived in so far, for documentary subject matter. Teaching and production are probably the most fun parts of my work; editing is the most challenging but can be invigorating; a legal background has been helpful; as has a well-nourished love for history, arts, and sciences from my teachers and classmates.”

DEMETRIOS COKINOS ‘10

Script Coordinator, INVASION on Apple TV+

dcokinos@stellabelle.com

BA, Radio/TV/Film & English Literature (Directing minor), Northwestern University

Prior Employers: HUNTERS Season 2 LITTLE VOICE DICKINSON UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT (1-4) 30 ROCK (7)

“I work as the conduit of the Showrunner and writers’ room of INVASION to both the studio and production, making sure that the scripts are distributed to the cast, crew, and studio and understood correctly by the crew. In addition, I coordinate the writing and revision process of the scripts, while also proofreading, editing, noting continuity between scenes and episodes, managing translators, and serve as an encyclopedia of information for the show at large.”

BARRIE GORDON GRUNER ’00

Head of Hulu Originals Marketing & Publicity, Hulu

barriegruner@gmail.com

BFA, The George Washington University

Prior Employers: Netflix (streaming television) TNT (linear television) Entertainment Weekly (magazines) Miramax (film and books)

“As the head of Originals Marketing and Publicity for Hulu, I oversee marketing strategy, creative, events, media, social, and communications for all Hulu Original series (e.g., The Handmaid’s Tale, Nine Perfect Strangers, Only Murders in the Building). Most days are spent in meetings – either with my team, broader Disney teams, or with executive producers and talent attached to projects we’re developing and launching.”

ANTHONY HARRISON ’05

Founder & President, Preston Street Production

Anthony@PrestonStreetProduction.com

BS, Finance, Louisiana Tech University

MS, Concordia University (Irvine)

Prior Employer: Warner Bros Entertainment

“Our company creates opportunities in the entertainment industry by financing scripted and unscripted projects. We have strategically partnered with some of the best directors & producers to produce content to be seen on steaming platforms, major networks, and digital platforms. Our focus is to create and acquire IP to help even out the playing field for diverse voices in the entertainment industry.” www.PrestonStreetProduction.com

KAVITA RAO ’01

Owner, Karmagraphy Entertainment Choreographer & Artistic Director, Self-employed

kavita.dance@gmail.com

BA, Communications (Dance minor), Chapman University

Prior Employers: Independent contractor for industry jobs and self-employed

“My schedule is different every day, as I wear multiple hats in my industry. If I am working on film or tv project, it would involve casting, working on choreography, meetings with production, rehearsals with actors or dancers, or a full day on set. If I am teaching on convention, it would be eight hours of judging and six hours of teaching master classes. Most days it is doing a bit of everything for my company: emails and calls with clients for my company, writing contracts, booking dancers, creating show concepts, choreographing for shows, rehearsing with dancers, costuming shows, and overall directing of events.”

ISABEL ROSS ’11

Executive Assistant to President & Senior Partner, Hauser & Wirth

isabeltross@gmail.com

BA, History of Art, Vanderbilt University

Prior Employer: Museum of Modern Art

“Hauser & Wirth is a leading international contemporary and modern art gallery representing over 90 artists and estates. As Executive Assistant, I provide both sales assistance and administrative support to our President & Senior Partner, while guaranteeing that the day-to-day operations of our New York galleries run smoothly. I work specifically with a group of our artists on gallery and museum exhibitions, art fairs, and special projects with the goal of placing their work in the best public and private collections across the globe.”