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Name: Maria
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Occupation: Intern
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What attracted you to the Entertainment Industry, and what was your first job or big break in the business?
I am a screenwriter who hopes to have my work produced. I'm trying to educate myself.
What is the biggest challenge you faced trying to break into the industry, and how did you overcome it?
I haven't had a big challenge yet, but it's mostly dealing with rejection of my scripts. I consider it part of the job.
What advice can you give those trying to break into the "industry?"
Asking everybody you know if they know anybody who might know somebody who can give you a break.
Please describe your job for those who might not know what an Intern is.
An Intern is a person who performs the 1001 jobs that go into making a movie.
Please illustrate the way the performance of your position can help or hurt a movie. Name a movie that you've seen (or worked on) that we could view and understand the difference between a good job and a bad job.
I'm not experienced enough to make a comparison.
Are you a writer, and if so, how many screenplays have you written?
I have written 6 screenplays, 3 of which are great and have been sent around.
What's the best lesson you've learned in regards to working in Hollywood?
Never say never. Have faith in yourself. If you don't, nobody else will.
What advice would you give to writers on how to craft a script that addresses practical production issues?
I don't think a new writer should worry about production value at first. Only when you've got 2 or 3 scripts under your belt should you start thinking about production values. Working on a movie really helps you learn that.
What advice would you give a director on how to make production easier?
I'm not experienced enough to address this question.
List your top 5 favorite films
- Chinatown
- Clerks
- Die Hard
**Please feel free to add other comments here
I think it's important to work and get on a film no matter what capacity. It really opens your eyes to the process, how many people it takes to make it happen and how good and organized you need to be. Every film I've ever worked on (only 4) has made me become a much more aware writer. I'm not advocating limiting yourself, but once you know how things come alive, you will appreciate what you are asking people to do and you'll appreciate it more when you do make it happen. Knowing doesn't make it easier, it only makes you appreciate the craft more.
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