Trent Hawthorne-Richards
B.A., Media Arts & Science, Indiana University – Indianapolis
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Theatre, Dance, Photography, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, Nonprofit Work, Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing, Gaming, Other
What are 1-2 of your most significant academic/extracurricular/work experiences? I’m an actor who has done several stageplays, commercials, and films throughout the years. I’m not getting more into being a writer/director too.
What is your ideal job in 10 years? Writing, directing, producing, and starring in my own projects or projects that I am interested/passionate about.
What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program? I’m tired of being a starving artist and want to figure out ways to create a sustainable thriving career for both myself and my colleagues.
What aspects of the MSLCE program are you most excited for? IDEA fund; networking with so many talented and like-minded people; moving to Chicagoland area.
Favorite… Favorite TV Show: The Sopranos. Favorite movie: Interstellar.
If you could have lunch with any person (living or dead) who would it be? Kobe Bryant