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Name: Stefan
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?
Everything about it is all I've ever wanted to do. I was a P.A. on "Ali."
What is the biggest challenge you faced trying to break into the industry, and how did you overcome it?
Making contacts. Be as friendly as possible.
What advice can you give those trying to break into the "industry?"
Introduce yourself to everyone.
Please describe your job for those who might not know what an Intern is.
Whatever needs done, I do it.
Can you share any tricks of the trade that help you work faster/cheaper/better?
Always be around and available.
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.
If I don't let people know where I am, then someone that could be doing something else might have to do my job as well.
Are you a writer, and if so, how many screenplays have you written?
Sort of. Three.
What's the best lesson you've learned in regards to working in Hollywood?
Haven't worked in Hollywood.
What advice would you give to writers on how to craft a script that addresses practical production issues?
Just make sure it's in the right format.
What advice would you give a director on how to make production easier?
Listen to others around you. Take criticism.
List your top 5 favorite films
- Reservoir Dogs
- Braveheart
- The Usual Suspects
- Memento
- Traffic
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