Denison Magazine
Alumni & Careers
Denison Cinema graduates pursue a wide range of careers both within the film industry and beyond. Many go on to work as writers, directors, cinematographers, producers, VFX artists, and editors while those who are interested in further study are regularly admitted into top graduate film programs. Cinema alumni actively support one another, often helping fellow graduates find their first jobs, and many return to campus to connect with and mentor current students.
Where our alumni work and study
Employers & Job Titles
- 1st assistant director, Independent film
- Apprentice, Assistant Director Film, Amazon Prime Craft Academy 2024
- Cinematographer, Axiom Flame
- Communication Associate, Ohio Environmental Council
- Creative Maker, Nextiny
- Engagement Center Manager, Ruffalo Noel Levitz
- Freelance Filmmaker, The 2nd L.Q Productions
- Producer, The Ivory Tree
- Production Analytics Specialist, NBA
- Production Assistant, Steven James Media Group
- Production Coordinator, Results Imagery
- Technical Solutions Engineer, Epic
- Video Producer, The Daily Caller
- Web design, filmmaker, M to the 4th Productions
- Writer - Movie Features, Comic Book Resources
Graduate Schools & Programs
- Montana State University, Science and Natural History Filmmaking, MFA
- New York Film Academy, Film, Cinema and Video Studies, MFA
Notable Alumni
Michael Foley ’93
Michael Foley is a showrunner and producer of the popular Netflix series, You (2018-2025), starring Penn Badgley. In this role, Foley oversees the show’s creative direction, script development, and production from start to finish. He has also contributed to numerous other successful series, including serving as a consulting producer for HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant (2020) and a co-executive producer for ABC’s Revenge (2012-2013).
Foley breaks down the steps of producing a streaming series during an alumni event.
Lyn Moncrief ’96
Lyn Moncrief is an established cinematographer whose work includes acclaimed films such as The Wind (2018), Vengeance (2022), and The Passenger (2023). In 2023, he served as director of photography for the high-profile film adaptation of the popular video game Five Nights at Freddy’s. He holds an MFA from the AFI Conservatory and is a member of the International Cinematographers Guild.
Dan Ewen ’96
Dan Ewen is a writer and producer with a strong track record in both film and television. He is the co-creator and showrunner for the Prime Video series Clean Slate (2025), a comedy starring George Wallace and Laverne Cox, and produced by the legendary television icon Norman Lear. Ewen also co-wrote Paramount+’s Dear Santa (2024) starring Jack Black, and Paramount Pictures’ Playing with Fire (2019), starring John Cena.
Robert Levine ’00
Robert Levine is a distinguished television writer and producer. He co-created and served as executive producer for the STARZ series Black Sails (2014-2017), an epic pirate drama that earned 35 nominations and won eight awards across various platforms. His other notable credits include his writing and producing roles on CBS’s Jericho (2006-2008) and FX’s The Old Man (2022-2024). In 2025, Levine received the prestigious Denison Alumni Citation, the highest honor the university bestows upon its graduates.
Levine walks students through his approach to screenwriting.
Matthew Hamachek ’03
Matthew Hamachek is an Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and editor. He directed and produced the 2024 Apple TV+ docuseries The Dynasty: New England Patriots, and co-directed HBO’s Tiger (2021), which chronicles the life of Tiger Woods. His editing credits include Console Wars (2020), City of Ghosts (2017), Cartel Land (2015), Racing Dreams (2009), and Amanda Knox (2016), which he also co-wrote.
Peter Jarowey ’09
Peter Jarowey is a partner at Vertical Entertainment, a leading independent film distributor in the U.S. and abroad. Jarowey oversees acquisitions and marketing, where he negotiates and secures films for domestic distribution across theatrical, digital, and streaming platforms. He is an executive producer on over 30 films, including Last Sentinel (2023), Sam & Kate (2022), Archive (2020), and Inheritance (2020).
Caitlin Hodson ’12 on the set of Gabby’s Dollhouse, as featured in Denison Magazine (Spring 2025).
Caitlin Hodson ’12
Caitlin Hodson is a writer on Netflix’s Gabby’s Dollhouse (2024-) for DreamWorks Animation. She previously served as head writer on Blue’s Clues & You (2020-2024) and has contributed to several other popular children’s shows while working with Nickelodeon Animation. Her credits include episodes for Team Umizoomi (2013- 2014), Bubble Guppies (2019-2022), Butterbean’s Café (2020), Dee and Friends in Oz (2024), and Octonauts: Above & Beyond (2022-2024)
Chelsey Warner ’11
Chelsey Warner is a post-production producer on Amazon Prime’s The Boys (2022-), where she coordinates the complex workflows between editors, visual effects teams, sound designers, and final delivery — ensuring each episode meets the show’s high standards for quality and timing. Prior to this central role on one of Prime’s biggest hit series, Warner worked on fellow Denison Cinema alum Robert Levine’s ’00 series Black Sails (2014).
Warner describes the post-production delivery process to Cinema Workshop students.
Brett Reiter ’14
Brett Reiter, who was a co-founder and development director of Loose Films, now serves as the director and programmer of the Cinema Columbus Film Festival. In 2025, the festival was voted “Good Morning America’s #1 Film Festival.” Since its debut in 2022, Cinema Columbus has premiered countless short and feature films, giving a voice to local filmmakers across Ohio.
Segev, Johnson, Reiter, and Dixon featured in Denison Magazine (Winter 2022).
Ori Segev ’14
Noah Dixon ’14
Ori Segev and Noah Dixon, along with fellow Denison alum Drew Johnson ’14 and Cinema alum Brett Reiter ’14, founded the Loose Films production company in 2014 after graduating from Denison. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Loose Films has gone on to create a wide range of narrative and commercial work.
Noah wrote and directed the feature film Poser (2021) along with Ori. Fellow Denison Cinema alum, Logan Floyd ’16, served as the cinematographer, and Poser premiered in 2021 at the Tribeca Film Festival, where it earned high critical praise and secured a theatrical release.
Segev also served as the cinematographer and creative producer for the documentary short Character (2020), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was released by The New Yorker.
Chase Hilt ’14
Chase Hilt is the senior supervising producer at Mythical Entertainment, the award-winning production company behind the popular YouTube series Good Mythical Morning with Rhett & Link, which earned a 2016 Shorty Award for Best Web Series. At Mythical, Hilt plays a central role in shaping the creative direction of the show, producing segments that reach millions of viewers daily. He also leads a team of segment producers and oversees the entire production process, from concept development to final distribution.
Gina Marie Ezzone ’15
Gina Marie Ezzone is a producer’s assistant and was recently involved in the production of Amazon MGM Studios’ Crime 101 (2026), starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry. She began her post-grad career working in the Denison Cinema Department before transitioning to the industry with help from fellow Cinema alum Mo Stemen ’07. Ezzone has since contributed to major productions, including as a line producer’s assistant on Apple TV+’s The Morning Show (2019) and Netflix’s two-part sci-fi film Rebel Moon (2023-2024).
Logan Floyd ’16
Logan Floyd is an award-winning cinematographer whose work includes narrative, documentary, and commercial projects. His notable films include Poser (2021), Princess Rita (2019), and Radiant Ties (2022). Princess Rita won the Grand Jury Prize at the Nitehawk Shorts Festival and was featured at the BFI Future Film Festival and Cannes Short Film Corner. Floyd has also shot commercial work for major brands such as Vogue and Nobleman, featuring talent like Demi Lovato and Chace Crawford.
