Moody’s Radio-television-Film alumni are taking on film in more ways than one. After graduation, many go on to star in a variety of roles, direct captivating films, or even apply their creativity to scriptwriting. The web-series, “capital g great,” is a prime example of the post-grad application of Moody’s RTF education.

Ten minutes until they’re live. Then, the students realized their microphones aren’t working. They scrambled to fix the problem and found one solution: going old school. The competitors on “College Crossfire,” a Texas Student Television production, had to pass around a microphone to at least get the audio through to the control room. 

Institutional knowledge refers to a collective understanding that accumulates over time within an organization. This foundation is needed to continue a stable organization on campus. UT Alumni Annie Lyons, founder of music publication Afterglow, and UT Alumni Dana Tran, founder of fashion publication Hook’d Magazine, worked tirelessly to create student media outlets that outlive their university experience. Looking back, they reflect on their ambition to create safe spaces for all creatives to express themselves and gain experience in a field they love.