Workshops & Seminars
Stuart mentors college students, business owners, creative professionals and career changers, helping them achieve tangible goals and new skills. He has hosted and participated in panel discussions at various universities and organizations such as Howl! Happening, Montclair State University, New York Institute of Technology, School of Visual Arts, The Bowery Poetry Cafe, and The New York Film Academy.
As an adjunct professor, marketing consultant and participant on a number of panel discussions, Stuart has lent his expertise regarding various subjects, which include career management, personal branding, documentary filmmaking, storytelling techniques for businesses, and marketing goal setting.
Select List of Past Lecture and Seminar Topics
CAREER PANEL: YOU GRADUATED, NOW WHAT?
Success stories from alums at Montclair State University and professionals in the Arts & Communication industries discuss the keys to their success.
TRIBUTE TO ARTIST ARLEEN SCHLOSS
Led panel discussion and introduced films from artist Arleen Schloss at Howl! Happening. Discussion of her impact on the Downtown New York art scene.
DOCUMENTARY FILM TECHNIQUES
Invited as a guest lecturer at the New York Institute of Technology to discuss various ways of documentary storytelling.
CROWDSOURCING YOUR WAY TO A FINISHED PROJECT
Participated on a panel discussion about how to find your audience through crowdsourcing, and how to keep your funders interested in your project while continuing to develop your idea or product.
DON'T FORGET THE MARKETING
Featured speaker on a panel about how to budget for marketing and ways to use social media and other low cost marketing initiatives while making and showing a creative project.