INDUSTRY TALK Join us for real-world advice on: Breaking into the industry Understanding roles in creative fields Building skillsets needed for long-term success Ask questions and connect with professional speakers! CDM Center 708 Icon of DePaul ACM SIGGRAPH Student Chapter and Women in Film Chicago are in top right Underneath is Panelists from Women in Film Laura Southard Senior Motion Designer Utopic Rachel Oftedahl Motion Designer slash Animation Freelance Kat Pryor Editor Utopic Jade Pietri Sound Engineer ARU Chicago. Banner for Women In Film Chicago Panel

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Women In Film Chicago Panel

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Fri, May 22, 2026

5 PM – 7 PM CDT (GMT-5)

CDM Center
CDM Center 708

243 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604

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Join us on May 22 from 5–7 PM for a DePaul University club-hosted Women in Film Chicago Panel featuring an engaging panel discussion and live Q&A. Industry professionals will share their experiences and insights on freelancing, film production, VFX careers, and creative opportunities in Chicago, including games and motion graphics.

This event is a great opportunity to gain real-world advice on breaking into the industry, understanding different roles within creative fields, and building the skillsets needed for long-term success. Attendees will be able to ask questions, connect with speakers, and learn directly from their journeys and challenges.

Open to all students.

Food Provided (Pizza, drinks, cookies, and other snacks)

Where

CDM Center
CDM Center 708

243 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604

Speakers

Stephanie Rabiola

Producer

Slow Blink

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-rabiola-9517004/

At Slow Blink Media, I craft compelling narratives that resonate mastering the nuances of film production and documentary storytelling to move audiences and spark connection. My foundation in marketing communications and creative direction, shaped at A|L Media Strategy, anchors every project in strategic insight and measurable impact.

Kat Pryor

Editor

Utopic (Chi)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-pryor-265b9044/

A veteran of the Chicago post-production community, with a passion for creative visual storytelling.

Rachel Oftedahl

Motion Design and Animation

Freelance

https://www.linkedin.com/in/roftedahl/

3D Artist & Art Director helping you solve problems both creative and technical, never-ending advocate for equity in the entertainment industry.

Jade Pietri

Sound

ARU Chicago

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-pietri-086b70ab/

Motivated sound engineer always on the look for the next project

Laura Southard

Senior Motion Designer

Utopic

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurasouthard/

I enjoy working on teams and collaborating, also comfortable working remotely...always interested in integrating new platforms and techniques while improving my craft, and meeting passionate, creative people.

Skillset:

• C4D // Redshift // Xparticles

• After Effects // Red Giant

• Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition, InDesign)

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DePaul University ACM SIGGRAPH Student Chapter | Website | View More Events