Pitt in Hollywood

Kenny Niernberg | Pitt '06 | Steadicam Operator

Kenny Niernberg is a freelance steadicam operator who has carved his own path in the industry on projects such as The Drop Out, Insecure, Hawaii Five-O, among dozens of other projects. As the owner and operator of a steadi-cam, a niche specialization in the world of camerawork, Kenny has certainly made a name for himself in the entertainment business. He joins us on the podcast to discuss the importance of below-the-line jobs and how working behind the camera has still allowed him to explore his own creativity. Interviewer(s): Aden McGlynn and Ally Fuller Editor: Aden McGlynn

Joe Rusin | Pitt ’04 | Production Coordinator

Hi everyone, welcome to Pitt in Hollywood! My name is Ben Asciutto, I am a recent graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Film & Business. My guest, for the ninth episode of this podcast series, is Pitt alumnus Joe Rusin, a graduate of Pitt’s Class of 2004. Joe talks about all things Pittsburgh and the film community that has spanned across the cities of Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. He is a successful Production Coordinator for NBC’s hit drama This is Us and FX’s The Sterling Affairs. Please say hi to Joe!

Benjamin Hatmaker | Pitt '14 | Post-Production Coordinator

Hi everyone, welcome to Pitt in Hollywood! My name is Ben Asciutto, I am a recent graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Film & Business. My guest today, for the eight episode of this podcast series, is Pitt alumnus Benjamin Hatmaker, a graduate of Pitt’s Class of 2014. Ben loves the world of editing and gives great insight into the post-production process. He is the former Network Post-Production Coordinator at WarnerMedia for HBO Max, TNT, TBS, and truTV and he hails from the East Coast. Please say hi to Ben!

John Dellaverson | Pitt '68 | Lionsgate Executive

Hi everyone, welcome to Pitt in Hollywood! My name is Ben Asciutto, I am a recent graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Film & Business. My guest today, for the seventh episode of this podcast series, is Pitt alumnus John Dellaverson, a graduate of Pitt’s Class of 1968. John has years of experience working in the entertainment industry and a remarkable story that has taken him all over the world. He was one of the executives that founded Lionsgate and hails from the small town of New Castle, Pennsylvania. Please say hi to John!

Hayley Grgurich | Pitt '09 | Writer’s Assistant

Hi everyone, welcome to Pitt in Hollywood! My name is Ben Asciutto, I am a Film & Business student at the University of Pittsburgh. My guest today, for the sixth episode of this podcast series, is Pitt alumna Hayley Grgurich, a graduate of Pitt’s Class of 2009. Hayley is an up-and-coming Hollywood writer climbing the ladder as an writer’s assistant in Los Angeles. Hayley provides an amazing perspective of someone just beginning to make waves in the industry and what you can do early on to make the most out of your experiences as an assistant. Please say hi to Hayley!