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Heard the one about the 99-year-old Hispanic intern? **KINGDOM - PLANET OF THE APES** Sitting here at the Saban Theater about to watch yet another remake of “Planet of the Apes”, I realize that in Hollywood, if you're Hispanic, your best shot is landing an internship. Getting hired as an experienced homegrown professional? Well, good luck with that. It's clear they're emphasizing diversity DEI in the most condescending way possible, but behind the scenes, it's all just smoke and mirrors. And with respect to this “Planet of the Apes” sequel, you could see the weariness of fellow TV Academy members. The theater was less than one-quarter full. The AI was well done, but somehow you couldn’t relate to the story. It brought much more humanity to the apes than to the humans. If there had been a casting call for apes, it would have been more inclusive than for Hispanics. As the credits rolled, not a single Hispanic name was listed in the entire production. These people are the height of hypocrisy—all their talk about diverse interns while slamming doors shut to real competition and making sure Hispanics are kept out of the industry at large, especially behind the cameras. Seems like we already know how this story will unfold. #CAA #Netflix #20thCenturyFox #wga #ucla #emmys #tvacademy #oscars

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🎶🌍 Navigating the Music Industry with Marina Prikis '25 🌍🎶 Marina, an Economics major with Psychology and Music minors, took a deep dive into the world of the music business this summer as an International Intern at Broadcast Music, Inc (BMI). What drew her to this internship? Marina, a talented songwriter and performer, sought a path to combine her musical heart with her academic drive. Her curiosity led her to BMI, where she discovered the perfect blend of industry insight and artistic expression. What has Marina learned so far? Self-initiative, communication, organization, and professionalism, as well as a deep understanding of how "BMI's International department tracks foreign incoming revenue and maintains strong relationships with sister societies and writers across the globe. Being in a corporate environment truly pushed me in a completely different way than being in the classroom and showed me I was capable of taking charge of my own work, making meaningful suggestions and juggling multiple projects at my own pace while still delivering quickly and efficiently." The journey hasn't been without its challenges. Marina's experience extended beyond the music itself. Navigating a bustling city solo for the first time, building lasting connections, and tackling tasks became her forte. This journey resonates with the idea that embracing the unknown paves the way for personal and professional breakthroughs. Marina's advice to fellow #MiddleburyCollege students considering a similar path? "Network on a weekly basis and don't be afraid to reach out to anyone. The worst thing that could happen is that they don't respond! And even then, the silence makes you stronger and more adamant to keep looking. Every success I've had since I decided to work in music has come from being fearless and engaging with people or opportunities completely out of the blue. Sure, sometimes it's luck, but to be lucky you need to be persistent, and to be persistent you need to be bold." #MiddleburySummerInternship #MiddCCI

So ready to graduate from LA Film School to start my internship to grow my skills

Even a short trip abroad can be impactful. But for those .1% of college students who get international work experience each year, it's eye-opening and life-changing. The daily logistics of navigating a new city in a foreign language and culture - whether commuting, grocery shopping, and of course getting to work early for a meeting - requires critical thinking, problem-solving, and most importantly a self-belief and self-confidence. It's real and it's empowering. From there, you are asked to show up every day ready to tackle a real problem that local entrepreneurs dedicate their life to solving. In the process, you work with diverse teams from different backgrounds and perspectives. It's hard. But the outcome is unbelievably rewarding. Madison worked for a corporate health/wellness company, Frizzant, that offers yoga and health food catering. She'll undoubtedly go on to impress prospective employers for whom Madison will stand out as part of the .1%. We need to get far more students to gain global experience before they enter the global workforce, however we can.

🇦🇺📊 - In front of the majestic Opera House, achieving a goal since youth, driven by two distinct reasons. The journey here wasn't just about desire, but rather a rollercoaster of challenges! There were some unexpected twists and turns along the way - think steep curves and surprising loopings! But each obstacle was an opportunity to learn and grow. Since the early days of engineering internship, saving and planning became routine, and even with those crazy detours, we culminated in this achievement. I acknowledge that without the support and collaboration of stakeholders, this adventure wouldn't have been possible. So here's to not only the conquest of this milestone, but also to the vital importance of effective management and people's support in turning objectives into reality. #OperaHouseDream #ProjectManagementSuccess #SydneyJourney #StakeholderSupport #DreamsComeTrue #GoalAchieved #SydneyExperience #ArchitecturalMarvel #EnglishLanguagePractice

As I look back on my time as Chair of Filmmaking, I’ve thoroughly believed in connecting our program and students to the media industry, especially as we’re here in Los Angeles. I’ve spent so much time reaching out to friends and colleagues to do just that because I think that's important to do. I’ve found them so supportive. The result? Two wonderful partners for our program and thus our school in Warner Bros Discovery and Sony. Donations to our program from Warner Bros Discovery, Sony, Disney, DreamWorks, and Final Draft. Visits for our students to Paramount (12 times), Warner-Discovery, IMAX (3 times), NBCUniversal (twice), Disney, CBS, and YouTube. How does that connect to student careers and learning? I believe that when you really connect with the industry, you understand it more, and that makes you simply a better candidate for it. I don’t even think you should work for major media companies, but please know you could. I really didn’t think so when I first started, and I didn’t really try. I wish I had that belief, though it all turned out well for me. My posts here are a small attempt to explain how you can do so. Please keep in mind that we’re a small and new program, and below is where our students have interned in recent years. Is this all connected? I’ve seen student internships turn directly into jobs so many times and graduates work at places I first brought them to as students. Experience is educational - learning by osmosis. #woodbury #woodnuryfilmmaking #mediacareers #students #internships #entertainment

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🔄 🔄 🔄 We all start (and restart) somewhere. 🔄 🔄 🔄 ✨ This week I had the privilege of meeting a young professional switching careers. After bonding over our love for Ari's new album, I asked them what brought them to the industry mixer we were at. They told me they went back to school to study a different sector of the music industry, and are working at an internship (mind you, at a fantastic NYC org that has major impact in the creative community). After asking if they take class at night, they replied that they work at a store part-time as well while not in class or at the internship. I could sense in the moment they felt a "certain" reaction coming on, one perhaps of judgement that they have a third gig at a store. My friend, you should be NOTHING but proud of yourself. (I. HATE. nose-snubbing culture that makes people feel like they need to put up their guard like that). Look, everyone puts their shoes on in the morning the same way, right? ✨ So along with the group of friends surrounding, we echoed a chorus of "That's fantastic! You are literally doing the most, and be proud of yourself!!" We talked about their aspirations, and exchanged contact numbers to support one-another. ✨ Between...an internship....class....and a part-time job, all I can do is send a round of applause to this individual for gaining experience in all areas of their life. Regardless of where that is. ✨ So, if you ever encounter someone who needs a bit of encouragement, and a reminder that they are a bad-a**, take a moment, and give it! Our professional journeys take twists and turns, and the LEAST we can do is pump someone up to remind them all they need is inside of them. And of course, that 100% is possible 100% of the time. I wish them nothing but success, and to be surrounded by people who lift them UP ☝ . Happy Friday, everyone. #musicindustry #positivethinking #growthmindset #happyfriday