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Assuming the roles of TV syndicator and film distributor, Mark Walton devoted much of his professional career to helping independent video producers and filmmakers, especially from communities of color, distribute, market and monetize their works. He then went on to hold senior management positions at two multicultural TV networks.                                                            Â
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Come hear Mark reflect on a few of his career milestones and lessons learned as well as provide a window into his most recent media advocacy efforts that have taken him from Barbados to the Cannes Film Festival.
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Student Assistant and co-producer, Nana Addo Opoku will introduce and kick-off first question after Mark’s discussion. Nana is MA Media Studies ‘23, with a focus on production and media management. He has worked in the Ghanaian media industry since 2006, mostly in the programs and digital communication departments. Â
Faculty Spotlight - Main speaker: Mark WaltonÂ
Produced by: Neyda Martinez, Director of the Media Management Program & Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Media Management with Christelle Petit-Homme, Associate Director of Student Affairs and Nana Addo Opoku, Student Assistant and Co-Producer.Â
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