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The Showrunner

Headshot of David MandelDuring Wintersession, Veep’s David Mandel ’92 returns to his alma mater (where he learned his craft despite skipping classes) to share the craft of comedy writing and paths to Hollywood.

By Vicki Xu ‘23... Read more about The Showrunner

Unbreakable writer

Females are strong as hellScreenwriter Robert Carlock '95 is a favorite during JAMS! -- the OFA offerings during Harvard's Wintersession. This January, he returns with a new hit on his resume: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. We spoke with him about his undergrad years, writing comedy and the Hollywood biz. 

By Gareth Anderson '19... Read more about Unbreakable writer

Planet Paul

Planet Teaneck in New JerseyHarlem-based artist Paul Deo will be at Harvard Oct. 25 in the first of a series of visits to develop a public mural about community life at Harvard, in Allston and in augmented reality. 

By Samantha Neville '19... Read more about Planet Paul

2017 Oct 12

APPLY NOW: Harvardwood 101 in January 2018. Deadline to apply: 10/22

Thu - Sun, Oct 12 to Oct 22, 3:30pm - 11:50pm

Location: 

Apply online

The Harvardwood 101 career exploration program brings two dozen current undergraduates to Los Angeles during the January term and provides a series of career-related activities in order to demystify Hollywood and educate them about careers in the entertainment industry. 

Presented by: Harvardwood
For Harvard Undergraduates only. Deadline to submit apply to the 2018 Harvardwood 101 J-termship program is Sunday, October 22.... Read more about APPLY NOW: Harvardwood 101 in January 2018. Deadline to apply: 10/22

2017 Oct 10

OCS Arts and Museums Winternship Program - apply by 10/16

Tue - Mon, Oct 10 to Oct 16, 9:35am - 9:35am

Location: 

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Hoping to stay in Cambridge over the winter break? Looking for a 3-week, hands-on experience in the arts, with a stipend and Harvard housing? If so, the OCS Arts and Museums Winternship Program is for you! 

Presented by: Office of Career Services
To see a full listing of these opportunities and/or to apply, visit the Crimson Careers website and click on the positions titled OCS Arts and Museums Winternship Program. Deadline to apply is October 16, 2017.
For Harvard Undergraduates only.... Read more about OCS Arts and Museums Winternship Program - apply by 10/16

2017 Jan 17

Wintersession: HAND MADE MUGS

Repeats every day until Fri Jan 20 2017 .
2:00pm to 5:00pm

2:00pm to 5:00pm
2:00pm to 5:00pm
2:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: 

Cabot House

Dates: January 17-20
Days/Times: Tuesday-Friday, 10 am-1 pm 
Level: All levels; no previous experience required.
Instructor: Zac Mickelson, Instructor, Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard 
Enrollment limited to 12 Harvard students (participants must attend all sessions); register now>... Read more about Wintersession: HAND MADE MUGS

2017 Jan 17

Wintersession: PRINTMAKING ON CLAY

Repeats every day until Fri Jan 20 2017 .
10:00am to 1:00pm

10:00am to 1:00pm
10:00am to 1:00pm
10:00am to 1:00pm

Location: 

Cabot House

Dates: January 17-20
Days/Times: Tuesday-Friday, 10 am-1 pm 
Level/Requirements: All levels; no previous experience required.
Instructor: Kathy King, Director of Education, Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard
Enrollment limited to 12 Harvard students (participants must attend all sessions); register now>... Read more about Wintersession: PRINTMAKING ON CLAY

2017 Jan 19

Wintersession workshop: “TV DIRECTING—AN INTRO TO NARRATIVE”

Repeats every day until Fri Jan 20 2017 .
10:00am to 4:30pm

10:00am to 4:30pm

Location: 

Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts

Dates: January 19-20
Days/Times: Thursday-Friday, 10 am-12:30 pm & 2-4:30 pm each day
Level/Requirements: No previous experience in directing required
Instructor: Claudia Weill ’69, director of film (“Girlfriends,” “It’s My Turn,” “The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir”), TV (“Sesame Street,” “Girls,” “thirtysomething,” “My So-Called Life”), and theater (Williamstown Theater Festival, Sundance, Public Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, Irish Repertory Theatre)
Enrollment limited to 12 Harvard students (participants must attend all four sessions); register now>... Read more about Wintersession workshop: “TV DIRECTING—AN INTRO TO NARRATIVE”

2017 Jan 18

Wintersession workshop: "MURDER MOST FOUL—AND FILMABLE"

Repeats every day, 2 times .
10:00am to 5:00pm

10:00am to 5:00pm

Location: 

TBA

Dates: January 18-19
Days/Times: Wednesday-Thursday, 10 am-5 pm
Level/Requirements: All levels welcome; participants must provide a camera, or a phone with a camera, and a laptop for transferring captured media; familiarity with video editing software such as iMovie is helpful but not required.
Instructor: Rodman Flender ’84, film and TV director/producer/writer, Dimension TV’s "Scream, the TV Series,” HBO’s “Tales From the Crypt,” Califilm’s "The Unborn” 
Enrollment limited to 15 Harvard students; register now>... Read more about Wintersession workshop: "MURDER MOST FOUL—AND FILMABLE"

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