Students in FTDM 40210: Podcasting had the opportunity to attend the 2025 Podcast Movement conference at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, where they attended sessions with industry experts, visited the show floor, networked with other creatives and gained inspiration for their own podcasts they’ll be producing in fall 2025.
Today we conclude our profiles of the class of 2024 with senior Victor Torres! Victor received a B.S. in Film, Television, and Digital Media, with minors in Creative Writing, Computer Science and Studio Art. He says that he is “extremely thankful to the professors in the FTDM department who made me who I am today. I… Read more »
Today we’re highlighting class of 2024 senior Rylee Sweeney. Rylee received her B.A. as a double major in FTDM and writing. She also has a minor in women and gender studies. Rylee was selected to represent the Bob Schieffer College of Communication as an RAB Student Scholar and got to attend the 2024 Broadcast Education… Read more »
Edgar Saenz earned a Bachelor of Arts degree as a double major in Sports Broadcasting and Journalism in December. Edgar is from Nicaragua, and he served as the president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists at TCU during his time here. “It has been a blessing to be here the past 4 years. I… Read more »
Matt Salotti graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Sports Broadcasting and a minor in Journalism. Matt said that his “time in the sports broadcasting program was awesome. Having so many teachers who have professional experience in live events is so valuable. “I’d like to give a shoutout to Professor Mike Martin for all… Read more »
Name: Katherine Griffith Majors: Sports Broadcasting and Journalism Class: Junior Hometown: Arlington, Texas Why Texas Christian University? When deciding where I wanted to go to college, I knew I wanted to stay close to home. It also happens that I grew up going to the TCU games and cheering on the Horned Frogs. So when… Read more »
Name: Annin Decker Hometown: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Major: Strategic Communication Minor: Film, Television and Digital Media Class: 2021 What influenced you to choose Texas Christian University? From the moment I visited TCU as a… Read more »
Name: Sam Wunderl Hometown: Southlake, Texas Major: Radio, Television and Film (now known as: Film, Television and Digital Media) Why did you originally choose your major? I chose it because I have always been interested in film and wanted to study it from an academic perspective. I originally thought that I wanted to be a director,… Read more »
Name: Laura Fuentes Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Hometown: Fort Worth Laura Fuentes is a film, television and digital media major from Fort Worth. She chose Texas Christian University because of how close to home she would be. Fuentes said she also chose TCU because of the financial assistance offered. Fuentes said her favorite… Read more »
Name: Kaydianna Davis Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas Why did you choose to come to Texas Christian University? I fell in love with it when I literally first stepped on campus. I never dreamed that I would stay in Texas, but TCU kept me here. Showgirls, the environment, the people, the opportunities,… Read more »
Name: Jared Lemelin Hometown: Granbury, Texas Class Year: Senior Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Operating cameras and watching films have fascinated Jared Lemelin since he was a child, and they continue to fascinate him today. Growing up with a strong desire to learn more about how movies are made, he chose to study film,… Read more »
Name: Jane Morey Hometown: Beaverton, Oregon Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Dream Job: Video editor for Nike Class: First–year Why did you choose Texas Christian University? I chose TCU because it’s a small school but still has big sports. I wanted to experience college football games but also have small class sizes so I… Read more »
Name: James Flowers Major: Sports Broadcasting Class: Senior Hometown: Midlothian, Virginia Why did you choose Texas Christian University? I chose TCU for a few reasons. TCU has a perfect size of around 10,000 undergraduates. This was also a chance for me to explore somewhere far away from home, to learn and have new experiences. More… Read more »
Name: Idahosa Robinson Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Class: Junior Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas When asked what the title of his biography would be, Idahosa Robinson said, “It would simply be ‘Idahosa.’ I feel like my name is unique as it is and definitely holds weight.” If there was anything Robinson would do if… Read more »
Name: Hope Anderson Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Raised in Fort Worth by a family of Horned Frogs, Hope Anderson felt at home on Texas Christian University’s campus even before she began attending as a first-year student. Anderson has always loved watching movies and wondering how they are made, so film,… Read more »
Name: Heesoo Yang Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Hometown: Little Elm, Texas Class: Class of 2021 In an age where the camera quality on many iPhones is better than the professional cameras of five years ago, photography has never been more accessible or easy to attempt. However, while anyone can take photo, not everyone is… Read more »
Name: Emma Bedard Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Hometown: West Bridgewater, Massachusetts I asked Emma Bedard what her favorite movie was and why. Being the film, television and digital media (FTDM) major she is, I expected a typical response along the lines of “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Pulp Fiction” or even “Gone with the Wind,” if… Read more »
Name: Elijah Parr Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Hometown: Denton, Texas Class: Senior Why did you choose to study film, television and digital media? As a kid, I was always very interested in video editing. I would spend hours online just watching tutorials on editing. I think those experiences drove me into the world… Read more »
Name: Christiane Emery Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Hometown: San Antonio, Texas Why did you choose Texas Christian University? I chose TCU because my dad, godmother and godfather all went to TCU. I grew up wearing a TCU cheerleading uniform. What made you choose film, television and digital media as your major? I love the communication power… Read more »
Name: Braeden Lawrence Major: Sports Broadcasting Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico Searching for a path to somewhere new, Braeden Lawrence left his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the frog life here in Fort Worth, Texas. Before coming to Texas Christian University, Lawrence knew he wanted to major in sports broadcasting due to his love and… Read more »
Name: Brad Ramsey Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri Brad Ramsey is a junior at Texas Christian University majoring in film, television and digital media. During his first campus visit, Ramsey was very impressed with what TCU had to offer, noting the wonderful academic facilities students have access to and the… Read more »
Name: Michael Schwab Major: Radio-TV-Film (now known as Film, Television and Digital Media) Hometown: Houston, Texas Current City: Houston, Texas Michael Schwab ’09 graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in radio-TV-film. Schwab currently works for Christian Brothers Automotive as the executive producer, where he controls the video production process. When choosing a college and… Read more »
Name: Preston Culver Major: Radio-TV–Film (now known as Film, Television and Digital Media) Hometown: Arlington, Texas Preston Culver ’09 comes from a long line of Horned Frogs. With a family history of Texas Christian University employees and graduates, including his sister, brother-in-law, mother, uncle and cousin, the Culver family has formed a strong connection to TCU…. Read more »
Name: Haley Polk ’19 Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Haley Polk, a film, television and digital media major from Colleyville, Texas, graduated from Texas Christian University in December of 2019. Since graduating, Polk has been pursuing companies that are offering positions in customer service in Denver, Colorado. Her job hunt has been put on… Read more »
Name: Alea Fregoso Hometown: San Diego, California Class: Senior Majors: Film, Television and Digital Media; Strategic Communication Why did you choose this major? I chose the film, television and digital media (FTDM) major because I was very involved in broadcasting in high school. I won the best producer award my senior year of high school…. Read more »
Name: Geoff Craig Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Major: Sports Broadcasting Minor: History Geoffrey Craig ’14 starts his morning routine by pouring himself and his wife a cup of coffee. They know they only have a few minutes to enjoy alone before their two daughters will wake up starving. Geoff drives his daughters to school, then… Read more »
Name: Justin Roundtree Year: Senior Majors: Sports Broadcasting; Psychology Hometown: Los Angeles, California Justin Roundtree’s greatest passion has always been sports. When he got to college there was no doubt in his mind that he would want to go into sports broadcasting. That’s what led him to choose sports broadcasting as a major. He is… Read more »
Name: Rachel Phillips Hometown: Rockwall, Texas Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Occupation: Director of Recruiting Operations at Texas Christian University Frog Family. To some, it’s just a saying. For Rachel Phillips, it’s a lifestyle. Phillips applied to one university, Texas Christian University. She filled out the entire application in one night, staying up until… Read more »
Name: Marisa Thomas Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Major: Cinema and Media Studies Texas Christian University is a place that is not only growing, but also offering new and exciting programs. Marisa Thomas ’19 was one of the first students to commit to the new cinema and media studies major. “Being one of the first students… Read more »
Student: Matthew Moore Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Class: Junior Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida Why Texas Christian University? My father went to TCU and I have family all around Texas. I enjoy the weather and frankly I have a lot of fun being able to go by our family ranch near TCU. It’s truly… Read more »
Meet Jaya Armstead, a junior from Dallas, Texas, studying writing and cinema and media studies. After attending college in Arizona, she transferred to Texas Christian University in hopes of finding a new place to call home. Armstead knew TCU was the perfect fit to continue her education. “I like the sense of community at TCU… Read more »
Name: Jared Lemelin Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Class: Senior Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, California Coming to Texas Christian University was an easy decision for Jared Lemelin, but not for the reasons one would guess. He said it’s normal to be attracted to a campus that’s beautiful like TCU, but he wanted something more from… Read more »
Name: Valerie Clark Major: Cinema and Media Studies Minor: Spanish Hometown: Houston, Texas Valerie Clark is passionate about movies and entertainment, so when she discovered the cinema and media studies major, she knew she found her place on campus. “I chose my major because I really enjoy seeing how media affects our everyday lives,” she said. “I think… Read more »
Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Hometown: Atlanta, Texas Why did you choose Texas Christian University? I knew TCU was the perfect fit for me after visiting campus and seeing all the student interaction. TCU is the perfect size and allows students to feel valued by their peers and professors. What made you choose film, television and… Read more »
Meet Ryan Layne, a senior from Austin, Texas studying sports broadcasting with a minor in communication studies. He transferred to Texas Christian University his junior year after going to a community college in Austin for two years. Layne always knew he wanted to transfer to TCU because it was his ideal campus culture and a… Read more »
Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Class: Junior Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, California Why did you choose to major in film, television and digital media? Film has always been what I enjoy learning about the most. Ever since I was little, I wanted to know how filmmakers did what they did. I wanted to be someone… Read more »
Class: Senior Majors: Film, Television and Digital Media; Writing Hometown: McKinney, Texas Jack Moraglia is a senior at TCU majoring in film, television and digital media, and writing. When Moraglia came to TCU, he knew exactly what major he wanted to choose: film, television and digital media. He had always been interested in working in… Read more »
Majors: Film, Television and Digital Media; Political Science Hometown: Trenton, New Jersey Why did you choose this major? I have always loved movies and video as a whole has become the predominant medium of our time. So much of our information and entertainment today is distributed through a mix of both still and moving… Read more »
Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Hometown: San Diego, California Why did you choose Film, Television and Digital Media as a major? Simply put, I chose to major in film, television and digital media because I wanted to pursue a career in sports broadcasting. I knew I would minor in business because TCU doesn’t offer… Read more »
How has the Film, Television and Digital Media department prepared you for the working world? Long story short, film and TV production is not an easy career path. It is an industry that you have to really want in order to “make it.” The department gave me valuable skills that have been important tools of the craft… Read more »
Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Graduating Class: 2018 Hometown: Meadow Place, Texas Current Location: Los Angeles, California Britney Cech graduated in December 2018 and says that her experience in the film, television and digital media major gave her hands-on experience that allowed her to work towards her goal of becoming a producer in the… Read more »
Major: Strategic Communication Minor: Film, Television and Digital Media Hometown: Wilmette, Illinois Why did you choose TCU? Hugh Rabjohns, my best friend from high school, is why I choose TCU. He wouldn’t stop nagging me in science class to go visit. When I finally visited, I fell in love with the campus. TCU isn’t too… Read more »
Majors: Film, Television and Digital Media; Journalism Hometown: Brighton, Michigan Andrew Van Heusden has always loved to tell stories and gained some of his most valuable real-world experience through his Directing for the Camera class with Professor Richard Allen. The class was tasked with working with actors to direct different scenes. Van Heusden said he… Read more »
Name: Laurel Rogers Major: Strategic Communication Minors: Film, Television and Digital Media; Business Hometown: Columbus, Ohio What made you choose film, television and digital media as a minor? As a strategic communication major, I had to choose a minor. I have always been very interested in film, so film, television and digital media was a… Read more »
Majors: Film, Television and Digital Media; Strategic Communication Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Why did you decide to major in film, television and digital media? I love watching movies and TV so I thought the classes would be interesting. I originally planned to only minor in film, television and digital media since my other major was… Read more »
Juan Ojeda – a former business student turned film, television and digital media major – never imagined he would end up at Texas Christian University. Only after attending a TCU class with his wife (fiancé at the time), Elizabeth Rosales, did he begin to see a future on this campus. His decade-long experience in a… Read more »
Andrew Van Heusden, Senior Native of Brighton, Michigan Majoring in film, television and digital media and journalism Whether Andrew Van Heusden is in front of the camera or behind it, there is no doubt he can tell a story. And he’s no rookie, either. Van Heusden has been bringing stories to life ever since he was eight… Read more »
Reese Gilchrist Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Hometown: Weatherford, Texas Class: Junior Why TCU? Since my family has always been a huge fan of the Frogs, I grew up going to TCU football games. My older brother graduated from high school before I did, enrolled at TCU, and had the best time of his… Read more »
Name: Libby Glenn Major: Film, Television and Digital Media Hometown: Santa Monica, California Class: Junior What is your favorite part of your major? My favorite thing about my major is that creativity is encouraged and valued. Every class I take in the Film, Television and Digital Media department makes me all the more excited for… Read more »
Name: Laurel Rogers Class: Senior Major: Strategic Communication Minors: Business and Film, TV and Digital Media Hometown: Columbus, Ohio Go-to study snack Cheez-Its Go-to study music I love the playlist, “All The Feels,” on Spotify. Check it out, it’s great! Go-to study spot Third floor Rees-Jones tables Three words to describe your Bob Schieffer College… Read more »
Now living over 1,100 miles from her home in Guatemala City, Mariana Quinones, a sophomore at Texas Christian University, shares why she chose TCU and the things she loves about it. Quinones is a double major in strategic communication and film, television and digital media. Since she was a little girl, Quinones remembers her mother… Read more »
James Lindsay Sports Broadcasting, May 2017 Previously attended Weatherford College, Weatherford, Texas From Aledo, Texas What led you to transfer to TCU? After leaving the Navy, I was searching for what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. After relocating back to Fort Worth, I decided to see what TCU had to… Read more »
I met my closest friends in the Film, Television and Digital Media program. Most of them have already graduated but Megan Tholen and Cole Rasco are riding by my side to graduation day. Megan and I met during our Media Analysis class. We cried over the exams and connected over non-film related things: politics, sports,… Read more »
“I go to movies all the time!” Film, Television and Digital Media major Jane Goode ‘20 revealed. “I’m a film major after all.” Her backpack holds no signs of being a film major, however. She has few items in her bag, mainly what she needs for class, such as notebooks and textbooks. Her favorite class… Read more »
Maddie Cole Major: Film, Television, and Digital Media Hometown: Seal Beach, California Graduation Date: May 2017 What is your favorite movie? “Anchorman.” Why FTDM? I switched from Strategic Communication to FTDM my sophomore year because I had to follow my passion for filmmaking. I have always loved movies and the process behind them. Any time… Read more »
“There are three intro/beginning classes you take first, and they all have a night lab component where you screen movies or TV shows.” “The major is made up of three different components: industry, production, and critical analysis.” “It’s important for you to get to know your professor because chances are you’ll have him or her… Read more »
“I would say really pay attention to the time you meet with your advisor; they know so much about the major and how to shape it towards your interests.” “Be open to trying new things. I thought I wasn’t interested in sports until I pursued an opportunity a professor presented to me.” “Make friends within… Read more »
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Three Questions for Andy Haskett, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Film-TVDigital Media What’s your favorite movie? Napoleon Dynamite because is broke all the rules for storytelling that had been established and is a delightful experience. Do you collect anything? Guitars, but I shouldn’t because they’re so expensive. I got my first on in the 1960s… Read more »
