If you are like me, you probably stared at the application
and almost fainted from the bolded print revealing the cost. This is especially
true as an out-of-state student. With some luck and summer bartending savings,
I spent it all to come on this TCF in LA summer program. Now with only $20
remaining, I can tell you it was one of the best investments I could ever make
for my future career. So I made a list of all the amazing opportunities this
trip can give you like it has given me!
1. LA is the center
of this industry! There are amazing film opportunities going on everyday and if
you connect with the right people, you can become a part of them.
This one is from CineGear! I got to try out multiple
cameras, lights and other equipment, which are all the latest in technology. I
am the girl who is interested in writing mostly, but found myself entranced by
the awesome cameras. The best part… they let you play with the cameras! On the
right is a picture from Samuel French Bookstore. They have every book on filmmaking
and yes I found the comedy section quickly!
Through some connections I managed to meet some USC Grad
students. I started as an extra on their set and ended up being a PA. This is
the picture of the church we used in the shoot. Later they asked Christina and
I to run their social media. Not only did we get valuable experience, but also
we raised $5000 for their Kickstarter!
2. We have amazing guest speakers! This industry is all
about networking and every week we have great guest speakers, sharing their
advice.
3. You get to hang out with a group of TCF students, who are
just as passionate about the industry as you! The first day we all went to take
this picture in front of the Hollywood sign. It is great to come out here with
so many friends. These people become your LA family.
Which also means our TCF family does a bunch of side
activities together that are included in the trip. This includes The Warner
Brother VIP tour, which yes we are sitting at the Central Perk set of
Friends. We also visited The Getty and
attended show tapings such as Jimmy Kimmel Live and Chelsea Lately!
4. You are working in the industry as an intern gaining
valuable experience for not only your resume, but for your future in this
career.
The offices in LA are even more entertaining. This shelf is
one of many at the production company/ literary management company where I
interned. I learned how to do script coverage and how to file checks and even
how to walk dogs. Yes, dogs are allowed in LA offices. On the left is Shelby,
who I am going to miss so much! I also met some amazing people at work, who are
now some great connections for when I come back.
5. Not to mention that you are here in LA. There are so many
things to do that it is almost impossible to squeeze everything into 2 months.
This one was taken at El Matador State Beach on the Pacific
Coast Highway. There are numerous beaches, places to hike, places to shop and
even places to take a scenic drive. There is never a dull moment in LA! Yes,
there is still schoolwork, but it is not so bad to do it by the pool!
This could also lead to other opportunities. We decided to
go to Outfest and see the documentary It
Gets Better at the DGA Theater. Not to mention we got to meet George Takei
from Star Trek! You never know whom you will meet in LA!
Lastly we got to shadow the crew of the Los Angeles Area Emmys and go to the ceremony and after party. Not a bad way to end the summer!
This has been the best and most influential summer of my
life. Thank you to everyone who made this trip possible! #TCFinLA
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