The feels are reel right now (see what I did there?). The process has been exciting, nerve-racking, and hopeful. I am truly excited for the opportunity to work with this casting agency out west this summer. Everyone who I have talked to at the agency have been real nice and accomodating. I am very thankful for Terry Linehan and NNC's continued efforts to give me this opportunity. I am beyond grateful for their efforts, and I am so thrilled to be in this position.
While I am currently securing housing arrangements, I am doing as much research on the company and the names I have come across so as to be as knowledgeable of the company and its history as I can before I start working. When I'm not researching information regarding NNC, I am looking for other places to visit while I'm there. Right now, the LA Film Fest has caught my eye (another blog entry detailing the places I want to visit will be released soon).
Listed below are my three (3) primary learning objectives from this internship, and I do hope that I am able to achieve all three because if I do, I know more opportunities will knock..
Learning Objectives:
1) DO AN EXCEPTIONAL JOB - I understand that when I am working for NNC, I am not just an employee but also a representative of the university. Not only do I want my performance to be exceptional for my personal gain, but also I want to represent the university in the best light possible. There are a few things that I think can help me achieve this goal..
A) Being positive.
B) Being a good team player.
C) Demonstrating enthusiasm for my work.
I truly believe that exemplifying these three tendencies will be beneficial to everyone involved and who knows, maybe this will help me land another job..
2) NETWORKING, NETWORKING, NETWORKING - Networking is key to landing job opportunities, and knowing a lot of people is beneficial particularly when you are just starting out. There will be plenty of opportunities to network (inside and outside of NNC), I will just have to keep my eyes open. In addition to my existing contacts in L.A. and the UNCW alumni already out there (thank you Terry for the list!), I will be looking for networking opportunities like festivals, particularly the LA Film Fest. This list will continue to grow as I continue to research, and I'll be sure to post info and my experiences as I go along!
3) LEARN - I am entering this internship because I want to have an experience in the heart of the filmmaking industry and understand the work and processes that it takes to make this industry work. I do not necessarily intend on staying in L.A. past this internship (unless I am offered a job out there, in which case I definitely would!), so it is important to me to take everything that I learn out west back to the east (or south, or north, who knows?) and be able to apply it to my everyday life. More specifically, I would like to use my experience and knowledge and be apply to apply it to my own independent films (in hopefully a better and cheaper way). Having this experience will be tremendously helpful and allow me to grow as a young filmmaker. Listed below are areas in which I want to improve my knowledge..
A) Casting Process - How to attract talent, How to attract a casting director to a project, etc..
B) Writing - For what kind of roles are talent most excited? What are the most popular trends for roles today? In the future?
C) Job Opportunities - What kind of jobs are out there that I didn't know about? What kind of experience do I need to land certain jobs? Who do I need to know?
This will be an incredible experience, and I cannot wait to start working this summer!
Be sure to stay tuned with future posts regarding updates on my experience with NNC and L.A.!
Nancy Nayor Casting: http://nancynayorcasting.com/
While I am currently securing housing arrangements, I am doing as much research on the company and the names I have come across so as to be as knowledgeable of the company and its history as I can before I start working. When I'm not researching information regarding NNC, I am looking for other places to visit while I'm there. Right now, the LA Film Fest has caught my eye (another blog entry detailing the places I want to visit will be released soon).
Listed below are my three (3) primary learning objectives from this internship, and I do hope that I am able to achieve all three because if I do, I know more opportunities will knock..
Learning Objectives:
1) DO AN EXCEPTIONAL JOB - I understand that when I am working for NNC, I am not just an employee but also a representative of the university. Not only do I want my performance to be exceptional for my personal gain, but also I want to represent the university in the best light possible. There are a few things that I think can help me achieve this goal..
A) Being positive.
B) Being a good team player.
C) Demonstrating enthusiasm for my work.
I truly believe that exemplifying these three tendencies will be beneficial to everyone involved and who knows, maybe this will help me land another job..
2) NETWORKING, NETWORKING, NETWORKING - Networking is key to landing job opportunities, and knowing a lot of people is beneficial particularly when you are just starting out. There will be plenty of opportunities to network (inside and outside of NNC), I will just have to keep my eyes open. In addition to my existing contacts in L.A. and the UNCW alumni already out there (thank you Terry for the list!), I will be looking for networking opportunities like festivals, particularly the LA Film Fest. This list will continue to grow as I continue to research, and I'll be sure to post info and my experiences as I go along!
3) LEARN - I am entering this internship because I want to have an experience in the heart of the filmmaking industry and understand the work and processes that it takes to make this industry work. I do not necessarily intend on staying in L.A. past this internship (unless I am offered a job out there, in which case I definitely would!), so it is important to me to take everything that I learn out west back to the east (or south, or north, who knows?) and be able to apply it to my everyday life. More specifically, I would like to use my experience and knowledge and be apply to apply it to my own independent films (in hopefully a better and cheaper way). Having this experience will be tremendously helpful and allow me to grow as a young filmmaker. Listed below are areas in which I want to improve my knowledge..
A) Casting Process - How to attract talent, How to attract a casting director to a project, etc..
B) Writing - For what kind of roles are talent most excited? What are the most popular trends for roles today? In the future?
C) Job Opportunities - What kind of jobs are out there that I didn't know about? What kind of experience do I need to land certain jobs? Who do I need to know?
This will be an incredible experience, and I cannot wait to start working this summer!
Be sure to stay tuned with future posts regarding updates on my experience with NNC and L.A.!
Nancy Nayor Casting: http://nancynayorcasting.com/
