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The Business of Entertainment: A Workshop with Producer Michael Holstein

Thursday, September 17, 2026
4:30 to 6:00 PM
Farrell Hall, Room 349

Producer and director Michael Holstein led a workshop on building a career in entertainment. The session ended with students pitching their own projects and getting feedback

On September 17, 2026, The Studio for Digital Innovation brought TV producer and director Michael Holstein to campus for a workshop. Lyla Holstein, Studio Intern, gave the introduction. 20 students, faculty, and staff attended. Holstein spoke about his work at his media company, mesmeric. media, and the future of the film and television industry, and gave advice to students starting a career in entertainment. The session ended with students pitching their own projects and receiving feedback from him.

Michael Holstein smiles as he speaks from a podium with a microphone and laptop, with a projection screen behind him.
Michael Holstein speaks at the workshop.
Lyla Holstein smiles as she sits at the front of the room with a microphone and laptop in front of her and a projection screen behind her.
Lyla Holstein, Studio Intern, introduces the workshop.