Production: Panel #3

Production week 5 panel featuring creative professionals across film, TV, and gaming
Panelists: Jesse Clareman (costume designer), Mike Eisenberger (game designer), Rick Page (cinematographer/DP)
Focus on career transitions and cross-medium storytelling

Jesse Clareman: UCLA directing program → costume design via verticals
- Started with screenwriting degree from Worcester University
- Transitioned through music video directing and short film costume work
- Now supervising costume designer at Good Short (vertical app)
Mike Eisenberger: USC gaming/film → game development
- Worked at production companies (Scott Free, Jerry’s Franchise Productions)
- Transitioned to Disney Interactive, Treyarch Studios, currently Bungie (Destiny 2)
Rick Page: University of Utah film school → cinematography
- 33 years in camera department progression: intern → AC → operator → DP → director
- Shot Brooklyn 99, Sex Lives of College Girls, Blockbuster, Grand Crew

Research is critical: Study everyone involved before meetings
- Use IMDb Pro to connect dots and find mutual connections
- Read scripts multiple times, develop visual ideas
Meeting preparation:
- Create lookbooks using Shot Deck (shotdeck.com) for visual references
- Assemble PDF style guides in InDesign
- Send lookbook after meeting, not before
Networking fundamentals:
- Current job is interview for next job
- Maintain relationships year-round, not just when job hunting
- Instagram crucial for showcasing work professionally

Shot Deck: Database of images from movies/TV shows for visual references
Gaming resources:
- GDC Vault for game design education
- Rami Ismail’s open source contracts and pitch deck templates
- Twine for narrative game development (free, browser-based)
Professional platforms: IMDb Pro essential for networking and research