School/Division |
Division of Communication & Creative Media |
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Programs |
Filmmaking |
Class | 2020 |
Pronouns | He/Him/His |
Hometown | Philadelphia, PA |
Study Abroad | Dublin, Ireland |
Video Intern at Champlain College Marketing in Burlington, VT
Directing & Acting for the Screen
I chose the arts as my field because of my passion and drive to create. I didn’t know I wanted to major in Filmmaking until I was told by an Admissions Counselor to focus on my day-to-day activities, that my calling was in there somewhere. I noticed that I’d already been watching and studying films way before I was remotely interested in going to school in that field.
I truly love the Upside-Down Curriculum—it gave me the opportunity to feed the beast that has been my artistic ambition since my first semester. The professors are a valuable and important part of my experience because they are all working professionals with an abundance of knowledge about how our industry is run.
I also value the connections I built with my peers. Because of the need for collaboration in filmmaking, we were all working on each other’s projects and bouncing new and fun ideas off of each other. The element of competition is removed from the curriculum, which is great because it allows us to help one another grow.
Champlain has taught me the patience, techniques, and networking skills that are essential to jump-starting my career. I’ve had opportunities to work on student films, indie films, and even industry commercial work. This experience paired with my degree will definitely give me a leg up over other candidates for similar positions. The Career Collaborative is also a great aid to students, especially those who want to get started early.
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