Congratulations to CALA faculty, Frederic Richter and Simon TaufiQue, who have been elected to serve as the New York co-presidents of the Hollywood Radio and Television Society (HRTS).
HRTS is the industry’s premier information and networking forum, run by “entertainment’s most distinguished leaders.” Founded in 1947, HRTS aims to build careers by providing members with an inside view of the media world and foster a community while doing so.
At NYU SPS, Richter teaches in the Certificate in Television and Screenwriting. Spring 2021, he will be instructing ‘American Gothic: Films of the Midwest’ and ‘Reaching for Representation: Agents, Managers, and Lawyers for Film and TV Writers.’ When he’s not teaching, Richter stays busy as the Director of Development for LA-based production company, Tradition Pictures, and working as a screenwriter and story analyst.
TaufiQue, too, is an instructor at NYU CALA, teaching in the Certificate in TV and Film Producing. He has produced a number of award-winning films with companies such as Lionsgate, Universal and Amazon. TaufiQue is also a film-composer and programming consultant for Oscar-qualifying festivals. His Spring class ‘Film and TV Development as a Producer’ is ideal for those interested in the industry.