INTERNS & ALUMNI

Comprised of exceptional undergraduate and graduate students from around the world matriculating at universities across the United States, Intern Team Manalive is divided amongst three functional areas: aesthetics, entreprenerialism, and film development—engaging in tandem to build upon their undergraduate studies and to advance the Manalive mission.

SUMMER 2024

Richard Goforth

Entrepreneurialism & film development

A junior at Thomas Aquinas College, a small liberal arts college at the foothills of the Topatopa mountains in California, Richard studies philosophy and theology. A devout Catholic captivated by the True and inspired by the Beautiful, Richard’s venture to tell human stories began with a musical passion. His early interest in electronic music production evolved into the crafting of compositions and scores. With ever-growing inspiration from moving pictures, the superior art form, he began to write, produce, and direct his own short films. Through hard work, wisdom and God’s providence, Richard intends to create beautiful films which move souls.

Justin Post

Entrepreneurialism & Aesthetics

A junior at Benedictine College, Justin studies Theology and Business. One of seven children, Justin was born and raised in the rural, river valley region of Arkansas, where he learned how to work alongside others at an early age. He was taught by Benedictine monks at Subiaco Academy, a Catholic, international boarding school. Many of Justin’s early days were spent woodworking with his father or pruning with his siblings in the family’s vineyard. He is at his best when planning and bringing events or ideas to life. His hobbies include carpentry, playing guitar, introspective discussions, exercising, and impromptu adventures.

PROGRAM ALUMNI (2019-2023)

“Through work in the world we’re participating in the ongoing extension and consecration of God’s creation.” 

—Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (French mystic and scientist; 1881-1955)