Tag Archives: Pamela Kleibrink Thompson

SUN VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND Sun Valley, ID (March 13, 2017) – Known for its stunning mountain setting and intimate environment, the Sun Valley Film Festival, presented by Zions Bank, returns this year with special guests Geena Davis, Allison Williams, John Hawkes, the Farrelly Brothers and more over a weekend that promises to be an unforgettable experience. ...

David Seidler, Screenwriter, Speaks at Sun Valley Film Festival by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson When David Seidler gave his acceptance speech for his Academy Award for the King’s Speech in 2011, I made a promise to myself that if I could ever hear him speak in person, I would be in the audience. I thought I’d have to travel to England ...

Wild about Sun Valley Film Festival by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson During a preview of the Sun Valley Film Festival at JUMP (www.jumpboise.org) in Boise on December 1, Filipe DeAndre, host of the new Nat Geo series Untamed, shared his passion for wildlife photography and filmmaking with the audience via a remote feed. He was one of the discoveries of National ...

When the Stars Align: Sun Valley Film Festival by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson A three hour drive from Boise, Sun Valley is the home of a world-class ski resort and an up and coming film festival which promotes local talent and hosts internationally known stars of the screen such as Clint Eastwood, Bruce Dern, and Jodie Foster. Now in its sixth ...

You know you’ve seen’em – the super-large semis with full production studios inside them… And although they come in standard van sizes (that your local affiliates have), I’m talking about the ones you could practically live in – with all the bells and whistles that even some of the smaller studios and post-production houses just don’t have!  These are the ...

Make it your tradition and a habit to thank those who support you in your career. Thank those who give you encouragement or goad you into action. Thank your teachers not only those you met at school, but those you’ve met at work. Thank your mentors and others who help you, whether you’ve met them through an online discussion group or industry function. Thank ...

BRANDVOLTA LOOKS TO EXPAND TO THE EAST COAST AND BEYOND Los Angeles, CA. – May 02, 2016 – In response to wide ranging changes in the business context of The Brandery LA, the Los Angeles based inbound creative marketing agency will change its name to BrandVolta, launch a new website and introduce a new corporate identity. The name change reflects the company’s ...

Pamela Kleibrink Thompson shares the immortal bard’s wisdom as it relates to life and career. The Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s season recently began and I was reminded that the Bard imbued his characters with both wit and wisdom. Shakespeare was a prolific writer and had a huge following long before Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, or other social media outlets because he ...

Pamela Kleibrink Thompson shares some hot tips on attending conferences, festivals and conventions. If you are interested in broadcast graphics, SIGGRAPH in Los Angeles, August 9-13, is one conference worth checking out. It’s easy to feel bewildered at the variety of offerings. Here are some hot tips that will help you avoid frustration and exhaustion. Have a purpose and a ...

Katrina Diamond, Director of Marketing, ProductionHUB, interview with Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, Career Navigator   Katrina Diamond, Director of Marketing for ProductionHUB shared some ideas about how to use ProductionHUB and visiting  NAB with Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, Career Navigator and writer for Broadcast Beat. ProductionHUB is an online marketplace that connects businesses with professional content creators to make their projects come ...

Lisa Wood, owner of ComputerWise Computers Inc based in Logan, Utah, shares tips for the NAB Show with Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, Recruiter, Career Coach, and Broadcast Beat writer Lisa Wood co-owns the company, ComputerWise Computers Inc with her husband Curtis, to whom she’s been married since high school (38 years). Based in Logan, Utah, since 1981, they have been NewTek ...

NAB Show Tips from Aaron Parry, Chief Creative Officer and Executive Vice President Stereo D® Aaron Parry, Chief Creative Officer and Executive Vice President Stereo D® , Burbank, California, shares tips for the NAB Show with Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, Recruiter, Career Coach, and Broadcast Beat writer What advice do you have for someone who has never been to the NAB ...

Curtis Neal, Executive Producer, Microsoft Studios has now survived his 15th NAB in a row–whew! And he gave me some advice since it was my first. What advice do you have for someone who has never been to the NAB Show before? Have an agenda/schedule and stick to it. Pace yourself and stay hydrated! Arrange to tour the exhibits/products you ...

Charles Clements, Market Development for Commotion – A Broadcast Electronics Company traveled from Lubbock, TX for the NAB. Broadcast Electronics is located in Quincy, IL. What advice do you have for someone who has never been to the NAB Show before? Wear comfortable shoes!  Really, it’s a huge trade show and can be very overwhelming for a first-time guest.  My ...

CES Tips by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson It’s easy to feel overwhelmed at any of the many conferences, conventions and film festivals offered throughout the year. One of the first and biggest is the Consumer Electronics Show from January 6-9, 2015 in Las Vegas. To avoid frustration and exhaustion, it’s important to prepare before you go. These tips are good for ...

How to Have a Devil of a Good Time at CES by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson I’m sure you’re familiar with the scene where a devil and an angel hover over the head of a character, offering conflicting advice. Here are some tips from the guy with the pitchfork and horns for CES, the Consumer Electronics Show which takes place January ...