What’s Good, RTA? is a student-run talk show that explores all things RTA. From student projects, TMU Bold Sports, to video games, we cover it all – with plenty of laughs! Tune in and discover the amazing things the RTA community has to offer!
Episode 1: PROJECTS
In the first episode of season 2 our new host, Tom, tries to figure out What is Good at RTA?! He interviews a student working on a podcast for Spirit Live, a host to a rival MetTV series, and students working on a short film.
Credits
Starring:
Tom Dalton
Jaiden Douglas
Madie Cueva
Marcus Chen
Teresa Van
Director: Gareth Chamberlain
Cold Open Director: Ry Guselle
Segment Producer: Gareth Chamberlain
Producer: Shannon Heron
Director of Photography: Ry Guselle
Camera Operators: Ry Guselle, Rachel Tekabo, Alison Kennedy
Technical Director: Jordan Jacklin
Key Lighting & Grip: Jeremy Harwood
Lighting & Grip Assist: Devin Machado
Editor: Ry Guselle
Colourist: Ry Guselle
Audio Lead: Jordan Jacklin
Audio Assist: Nadya Hall
Set Designer: Hannah Chang
Set Designer Trainee: Amor Ribeiro da Silveira
Production Manager: Zoe Directo
Set PA: Matthew Wiseman
Graphic Designer: Alfonso Manila
Social Media Manager: Jessica Koitsopoulos
OTS Host & Segment Producer: Julia Abou-Akl and Mustafa Cowan
Episode 2: TMU BOLD BROADCAST
When a snowstorm shuts down the city, Tom decides to call someone else to do his job. Millie takes us out of the studio and into The Mattamy Athletic Centre where she interviews the RTA students who make GameDay Live happen for OUA.TV TMU Bold Broadcasts.
Credits
Starring:
Millie Watson
Tom Dalton
Monica Lica
Brooke McCarthy
Joseph Turco
Griffin White
The TMU Bold Broadcast Team (BCL’s and Volunteers)
Director: Shannon Heron
Cold Open Director: Ry Guselle
Producer: Shannon Heron
Director of Photography: Ry Guselle
Camera Operators: Ry Guselle and Jeremy Harwood
Technical Director: Jordan Jacklin
Key Lighting & Grip: Jeremy Harwood
Editor: Shannon Heron
Assistant Editor: Lauren Baldwin
Colourist: Ry Guselle
Audio Lead: Jaelin Marano
Audio Editor: Joseph Boychuk
Production Manager: Zoe Directo
Graphic Designer: Alfonso Manila
Social Media Manager: Jessica Koitsopoulos
OTS Host & Segment Producer: Julia Abou-Akl and Mustafa Cowan
A special thank you to The TMU Bold Broadcast Team for letting us go behind the broadcast with you for GameDay Live on OUA.TV!
Episode 3: ROBERT
Tom interviews an RTA teacher, technical assistant, and a third-year student – all of whom are Robert Della Rossa. A self-taught 3D generalist, and all-around cool guy, both Tom and the crew are entranced by Robert’s positive, hard-working, and passionate nature. Join Tom in learning what it is like to be a model student and teacher.
Credits
Starring:
Tom Dalton
Robert Della Rossa
Director: Shannon Heron
Assistant Director: Gareth Chamberlain
Producer: Shannon Heron
Director of Photography: Ry Guselle
Camera Operators: Ry Guselle, Rachel Tekabo, and Jade Dunnett
Technical Director: Jordan Jacklin
Key Lighting & Grip: Jeremy Harwood
Technical Assist: Nayda Hall
Editor: Paul Beniaminov
Colourist: Ry Guselle
Audio Lead: Nefeli Filippidis
Audio Editor: Jordan Jacklin
Set Designer: Hannah Chang
Production Manager: Zoe Directo
Graphic Designer: Alfonso Manila
Social Media Manager: Jessica Koitsopoulos
OTS Host & Segment Producer: Julia Abou-Akl and Mustafa Cowan
Special Shoutouts To:
The Red Bull Gaming Hub at The Creative School at TMU
IG: @tmugaminghub / X: @GamingHubTMU / YT: TMU Gaming Hub
Fitted Toronto
IG: @fittedtoronto
Check out Robert’s Unreal Engine Workshops: Unreal Engine for Beginners a Workshop: Series Introducing you to the Powerful 3D Creation Tool
Episode 4: TARAS
It’s time for the TARAs: the media industry’s most important annual award show and pride of RTA. Tom gets a hold of Aliyaan and Jordan, two members of the TARA executive team, and learns what’s in store for this season’s hopefuls.
Credits
Starring:
Tom Dalton
Aliyaan Amlani-Kurji
Jordan Jacklin
Director: Gareth Chamberlain
Segment Producer: Gareth Chamberlain
Producer: Shannon Heron
Director of Photography: Ry Guselle
Camera Operators: Ry Guselle, Rachel Tekabo, and Jade Dunnett
Technical Director: Jordan Jacklin
Key Lighting & Grip: Jeremy Harwood
Technical Assist: Nayda Hall
Editor: Gareth Chamberlain
Colourist: Ry Guselle
Audio Lead: Nefeli Filippidis
Audio Editor: Jordan Jacklin
Set Designer: Hannah Chang
Production Manager: Zoe Directo
Graphic Designer: Alfonso Manila
Social Media Manager: Jessica Koitsopoulos
OTS Host & Segment Producer: Julia Abou-Akl and Mustafa Cowan
Episode 5: ESPORTS
In this episode, Tom is introduced to the competitive world of Esports by Jennah, one of TMU’s Esports Team Managers. They scrap it out in some friendlies at the Red Bull Gaming Hub, and learn about what The Hub has to offer for any aspiring TMU gamers. Can Tom take a game, or is the tilt too much to overcome for our caffeinated champion?
Credits
Starring:
Tom Dalton
Jennah Hossny
Director: Shannon Heron
Assistant Director: Gareth Chamberlain
Producer: Shannon Heron
Director of Photography: Ry Guselle
Camera Operators: Ry Guselle and Hannag Chang
Technical Director: Jordan Jacklin
Key Lighting & Grip: Jeremy Harwood
OBS Technician: Jordan Jacklin
Editor: Shannon Heron
Colourist: Ry Guselle
Audio Lead: Nefeli Filippidis
Audio Assistant: Shannon Heron
Audio Editor: Jordan Jacklin
Production Manager: Zoe Directo
Graphic Designer: Alfonso Manila
Social Media Manager: Jessica Koitsopoulos
OTS Host & Segment Producer: Julia Abou-Akl and Mustafa Cowan
A special thank you to The Red Bull Gaming Hub at The Creative School for collaborating with us and allowing us to film in your space!
Check out Jennah Hossny:
IG: @Jenchiiii
Twitch: @Jenchiiii
The Red Bull Gaming Hub at The Creative School:
IG: @tmugaminghub
Additional Photos & Videos Provided By:
Ontario Campus Carball:
Campus Carball Cup – Day 1
NECC:
VAL | TMU Blue vs Columbia College | Week 4
LoL | RIT vs TMU | Week 3
RL | TMU vs SVSU | Finals
TMU Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies:
TMU Graduate Studies: “Video Games Prof” Dr. Kristopher Alexander
No Style Tournaments:
TMU: EP 3 – Panther (Sephiroth) vs Stxr (Lucas) – Ultimate Singles – Top 12 Qualifier
Red Bull Gaming Hub:
https://www.torontomu.ca/gaminghub/
Globe and Mail:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-major-leagues-are-turning-to-esports-to-draw-in-new-and-younger-fans/
Episode 6: THROUGH THE YEARS
A student representative from each year of RTA takes a seat at the round table to share their journey. From first to fourth year, we explore what students can expect—from choosing a production stream to navigating milestone courses and key experiences along the way.
Credits
Starring:
Tom Dalton
Malik Fortier
Tamair Monroe-Ferguson
Jack Morrissey
Selena Osunde
Director: Shannon Heron
Assistant Director: Gareth Chamberlain
Producer: Shannon Heron
Director of Photography: Ry Guselle
Camera Operators: Ry Guselle, Rachel Tekabo, and Jade Dunnett
Technical Director: Jordan Jacklin
Key Lighting & Grip: Jeremy Harwood
Editor: Shannon Heron
Assistant Editor: Madie Cueva
Colourist: Ry Guselle
Audio Lead: Nefeli Filippidis
Audio Editor: Jaelin Marano
Set Designer: Hannah Chang
Production Manager: Zoe Directo
Graphic Designer: Alfonso Manila
Social Media Manager: Jessica Koitsopoulos
OTS Host & Segment Producer: Julia Abou-Akl and Mustafa Cowan
Episode 7: PRACTICUM
A major milestone for many RTA students is completing their final cumulative undergraduate project – better known as Practicum. Tom interviews four RTA fourth year students, where we learn all about their practicum projects and experiences.
Credits
Starring:
Tom Dalton
Erin Law
Vincent Lecompte
Jimmy Rai
Lydia Venema
Director: Shannon Heron
Assistant Director: Gareth Chamberlain
Producer: Shannon Heron
Director of Photography: Ry Guselle
Camera Operators: Ry Guselle, Rachel Tekabo, and Jade Dunnett
Technical Director: Jordan Jacklin
Key Lighting & Grip: Jeremy Harwood
Editor: Ry Guselle
Colourist: Ry Guselle
Audio Lead: Nefeli Filippidis
Audio Editor: Ry Guselle
Set Designer: Hannah Chang
Production Manager: Zoe Directo
Graphic Designer: Alfonso Manila
Social Media Manager: Jessica Koitsopoulos
OTS Host & Segment Producer: Julia Abou-Akl and Mustafa Cowan
Check out the Practicum Projects:
3AM: @3am.mv
Robo Bobo In The Age Of Everything: @robobobofilm
Super Intelligent: @superintelligentdocumentary
Sweetwater: @sweetwaterthefilm