Past Episodes
View past episodes of Alumni Q+A, featuring insights from Full Sail grads and accomplished professionals across the entertainment, media, arts, and technology industries.
Jonny Greco – Live Sports Entertainment & Creative Direction
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- Get industry insights into live sports entertainment from Full Sail graduate and Shine Entertainment Co-Owner Jonny Greco. Discover his career creating memorable fan experiences for organizations including WWE, the Vegas Golden Knights, Seattle Kraken, and major professional sports leagues.
Stephanie Dawson – Film & Television Production
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- Explore industry insights into film and television production with producer and educator Stephanie Dawson. With experience spanning PBS's Great Performances, independent cinema, documentaries, and unscripted television, Stephanie brings a wide-ranging perspective on building a career in entertainment production.
Phil Pallen – Personal Branding & AI Strategy
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- Discover industry insights into branding, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence with Full Sail graduate and Hall of Fame inductee Phil Pallen. From launching his own business after graduation to becoming an international brand and AI strategist, Phil has built a career helping businesses grow through marketing and technology.
Fabian Marasciullo – Music Production & Artist Management
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- Discover industry insights from GRAMMY-winning audio engineer and Full Sail graduate Fabian Marasciullo. From mixing records for Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, and Pharrell Williams to launching artist management company 40 By Tuesday Group, Fabian has built a career spanning music production and the entertainment business.
James Lewis – Xbox & Independent Game Development
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- Explore industry insights into video game development with Full Sail graduate and Xbox leader James Lewis. As Director of the ID@Xbox Developer Acceleration Program, James has helped support hundreds of emerging developers and contributed to projects including ‘South of Midnight.’
Aaron B. Koontz – Independent Filmmaking & Horror
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- Discover industry insights into independent filmmaking with Full Sail graduate and Hall of Fame inductee Aaron B. Koontz. As founder of Paper Street Pictures, Aaron has written, produced, and directed films that have screened at international festivals and secured distribution through major entertainment companies.
Mark Diaz & Nadine Santos – Careers in Games & Music
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- Explore industry insights from Full Sail graduates and Hall of Fame inductees Mark Diaz and Nadine Santos. Hear about their professional journeys in video game development and the music business, including their work with New Blood Interactive and Music Choice.