{"id":1961473,"date":"2025-08-15T05:00:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T05:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1961473"},"modified":"2025-08-15T05:00:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T05:00:30","slug":"vandy-in-hollywood-connects-vanderbilt-to-the-heart-of-the-entertainment-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/vandy-in-hollywood-connects-vanderbilt-to-the-heart-of-the-entertainment-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Vandy in Hollywood connects Vanderbilt to the heart of the entertainment industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-component=\"Rich Text\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Vandy in Hollywood\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bqiXD11GDfQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>This summer, Vanderbilt University students stepped onto Hollywood\u2019s biggest stages through the Vandy in Hollywood program, a long-running initiative that immerses students in the entertainment industry and offers transformative career opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Since its founding in 2004 by Richard Hull, BA\u201992, and Chad Gervich, BA\u201996, Vandy in Hollywood has grown into an industry-leading program that offers students an inside look at entertainment careers. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vanderbilt.edu\/alumni\/about\/awards\/volunteer\/\">Vanderbilt recently honored Hull and Gervich with the Vanderbilt Way Award for their leadership with ViH<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, approximately 30 students secure coveted placements at top studios, agencies, production companies and distributors. But what truly sets Vandy in Hollywood apart is the sense of community and connection it fosters. It creates a powerful network that extends well beyond a single summer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"900\" data-carousel-extra=\"{&quot;blog_id&quot;:1,&quot;permalink&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/news.vanderbilt.edu\\\/2025\\\/08\\\/14\\\/vandy-in-hollywood-connects-vanderbilt-to-the-heart-of-the-entertainment-industry\\\/&quot;,&quot;likes_blog_id&quot;:195494839}\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\">  <!-- close row --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 900px; height: 301px;\" data-original-width=\"900\" data-original-height=\"301\">\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 450px; height: 301px;\" data-original-width=\"450\" data-original-height=\"301\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/2025\/08\/14\/vandy-in-hollywood-connects-vanderbilt-to-the-heart-of-the-entertainment-industry\/netflix-insider-tour-25\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"446\"\/> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"297\"\/>  <\/a> <\/div><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 450px; height: 301px;\" data-original-width=\"450\" data-original-height=\"301\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/2025\/08\/14\/vandy-in-hollywood-connects-vanderbilt-to-the-heart-of-the-entertainment-industry\/vandy-in-hollywood-bash-2025-14\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"446\"\/> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"297\"\/> <img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1463075\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/files\/Vandy-in-Hollywood-Bash-2025-14-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7500&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1550454502&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;10000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Vandy in Hollywood Bash 2025-14\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/files\/Vandy-in-Hollywood-Bash-2025-14-600x400.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/files\/Vandy-in-Hollywood-Bash-2025-14-1600x1067.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/files\/Vandy-in-Hollywood-Bash-2025-14-scaled.jpg?w=446&amp;h=297&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"446\" height=\"297\" data-original-width=\"446\" data-original-height=\"297\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Vandy in Hollywood Bash 2025-14\" alt=\"Vandy in Hollywood Bash 2025-14\" style=\"width: 446px; height: 297px;\"\/> <\/a> <\/div><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/div>\n<p> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<p>\u201cVandy in Hollywood has become the quintessential template for how alumni and universities can successfully collaborate to tangibly drive experience and jobs for college students interested in a career in media and entertainment,\u201d Hull said. \u201cFor most students who participate in a Vandy in Hollywood summer internship, it completely changes the direction of their lives, and Chad [Gervich] and I couldn\u2019t be more proud of the collaboration with Vanderbilt to make it all happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Supported by the Vanderbilt Career Center, the Vanderbilt Alumni Association and a passionate network of graduates and parents, the program offers students more than just a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 boost. Alumni panels, one-on-one mentorship, private studio tours and even red carpet premieres create an unforgettable summer. Vandy in Hollywood scholarships are also offered to help alleviate some of the financial burden that comes with interning in the Los Angeles area.<\/p>\n<p>The program\u2019s impact is deeply meaningful. Former interns often become employers and mentors, creating what some describe as a \u201cCircle of Life for internships.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy favorite part of Vandy in Hollywood is when former interns graduate, get jobs in Hollywood and then start accepting their own interns,\u201d Gervich said. \u201cIt\u2019s a great feeling to help someone launch their career, start their life\u2014but it\u2019s an even better feeling to know you\u2019ve helped them in a way that makes them want to help someone else.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"900\" data-carousel-extra=\"{&quot;blog_id&quot;:1,&quot;permalink&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/news.vanderbilt.edu\\\/2025\\\/08\\\/14\\\/vandy-in-hollywood-connects-vanderbilt-to-the-heart-of-the-entertainment-industry\\\/&quot;,&quot;likes_blog_id&quot;:195494839}\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\">  <!-- close row --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 900px; height: 301px;\" data-original-width=\"900\" data-original-height=\"301\">\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 450px; height: 301px;\" data-original-width=\"450\" data-original-height=\"301\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/2025\/08\/14\/vandy-in-hollywood-connects-vanderbilt-to-the-heart-of-the-entertainment-industry\/vandy-in-hollywood-lunch-and-alumni-8\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"446\"\/> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"297\"\/> <img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1463077\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/files\/Vandy-in-Hollywood-Lunch-and-Alumni-8-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7500&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1550509519&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;42&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;5000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Vandy in Hollywood Lunch and Alumni-8\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/files\/Vandy-in-Hollywood-Lunch-and-Alumni-8-600x400.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/files\/Vandy-in-Hollywood-Lunch-and-Alumni-8-1600x1067.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/files\/Vandy-in-Hollywood-Lunch-and-Alumni-8-scaled.jpg?w=446&amp;h=297&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"446\" height=\"297\" data-original-width=\"446\" data-original-height=\"297\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Vandy in Hollywood Lunch and Alumni-8\" alt=\"Vandy in Hollywood Lunch and Alumni-8\" style=\"width: 446px; height: 297px;\"\/> <\/a> <\/div><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 450px; height: 301px;\" data-original-width=\"450\" data-original-height=\"301\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/2025\/08\/14\/vandy-in-hollywood-connects-vanderbilt-to-the-heart-of-the-entertainment-industry\/vandy-in-hollywood-bash-2025-33\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"446\"\/> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"297\"\/> <img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1463076\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/files\/Vandy-in-Hollywood-Bash-2025-33-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7500&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1550457159&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;10000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Vandy in Hollywood Bash 2025-33\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/files\/Vandy-in-Hollywood-Bash-2025-33-600x400.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/files\/Vandy-in-Hollywood-Bash-2025-33-1600x1067.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.vanderbilt.edu\/files\/Vandy-in-Hollywood-Bash-2025-33-scaled.jpg?w=446&amp;h=297&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"446\" height=\"297\" data-original-width=\"446\" data-original-height=\"297\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Vandy in Hollywood Bash 2025-33\" alt=\"Vandy in Hollywood Bash 2025-33\" style=\"width: 446px; height: 297px;\"\/> <\/a> <\/div><\/div>\n<p> <!-- close group --> <\/div>\n<p> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<p>For Vanderbilt students passionate about entertainment, Vandy in Hollywood is more than an experience; it\u2019s a bridge to a thriving, supportive professional community.<\/p>\n<p>Sage Christensen, Class of 2027, who is studying law and communications, attended the Vandy in Hollywood summer bash and shared how inspirational the alumni were.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe best part of the week for me was hearing the honest and personal journeys of Vanderbilt alumni,\u201d she said. \u201cIt reminded me that even the most successful people started somewhere, and there is no one path to success. Listening to their stories helped me visualize what roles in entertainment actually look like and gave me a better understanding of where I might fit in.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As Gervich reflects, the true magic of Vandy in Hollywood is personal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt keeps me connected to the Vanderbilt community\u2014not just the campus, but the people. Working with the students, the Career Center, the Alumni Association, it all helps me feel like I\u2019m not a hundred years old and a thousand miles away,\u201d he said. \u201cIt makes me feel like I\u2019m still there, young, excited and part of this place that shaped me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Vandy in Hollywood and other immersive Career Center experiences, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vanderbilt.edu\/career\/signature-immersive-experiences\/\">vanderbilt.edu\/career\/signature-immersive-experiences<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source news.vanderbilt.edu \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This summer, Vanderbilt University students stepped onto Hollywood\u2019s biggest stages through the Vandy in Hollywood program, a long-running initiative that immerses students in the entertainment industry and offers transformative career opportunities. 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