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Michael Lane

Michael Lane

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Chair, Peter Stark Program, School of Cinematic Arts at University of Southern California

  • Education

    • Strathcona Tweedsmuir School

      1984 - 1992
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: STS Rugby Leadership AwardRugby Team - Forward - #2

    • University of Southern California

      1998 - 2000
      MFA Peter Stark Producing Program

    • Huron University

      1992 - 1996
      BA Philosophy

      Activities and Societies: WOW: Western Ontario Whitewater

  • Experience

    • Brillstein-Grey Entertainment

      Sept 2000 - Sept 2002
      Development Assistant

      Assistant to Literary Manager: Kassie Evashevski Assistant to VP Motion Pictures: Laura B. Hopper

    • Furthur Films

      Sept 2002 - Dec 2003
      Development Executive

      Developed current film projects, sought and vetted new projects on behalf of company.

    • Good 'n Proper

      Jan 2004 - Dec 2007
      Producer / Manager

      Produced independent productions across various media, representing writing and directing clients.

    • University of Southern California

      Sept 2009 - now

      Administers prestigious graduate writing program. Instrumental in all aspects of program, including: curriculum development, academic advisement, admissions, course projections, faculty assignments, faculty training, scholarships, extra curricular / professional programs. Developed new interdisciplinary programs in the study of comedy at both the graduate and undergraduate level.Teaches classes for graduate and undergraduate writing students to prepare and create strategies for transitioning from student to professional. Show less

      • Assistant Chair, Peter Stark Producing Program, USC School of Cinematic Arts

        Sept 2020 - now

      • Interim Chair, Peter Stark Producing Program, USC School of Cinematic Arts

        Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

      • Program Manager, Peter Stark Producing Program, USC School of Cinematic Arts

        Jan 2017 - Sept 2020

      • MFA Program Coordinator / Adjunct Faculty, Writing for Screen & Television

        Sept 2009 - Dec 2016

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Flatwater Instructor Certification

      Alberta Canoe Associating

    • Moving Water Instructor Certification

      Alberta Canoe Association

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Program Advisory Council

      Issued by Gnomon - School of Visual Effects, Games and Animation on Nov 2015
      Gnomon - School of Visual Effects, Games and AnimationAssociated with Michael Lane

    • Treasurer

      Issued by Rose Scharlin Co-operative Nursery School on Sept 2011
      Rose Scharlin Co-operative Nursery SchoolAssociated with Michael Lane