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CFILM Externship Grant
The summer before my sophomore, I was was awarded CFILM (Center for Film Studies) Summer Externship Grant on the programs pilot year. It is a 5 day experience for two underrepresented film students to meet 10 alumni in the LA industry. It was invaluable to connect my budding interest in film and writing to actionable…
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Producing Films
Through two film club on campus, Cardinal Pictures and Film Workshop, I produce short films. I enjoy managing all of the logistics of a script in order for it to become a film. I believe there is beauty in the way that a script becomes visual, even when constrained by the practicalities of the budgets,…
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Hong Kong Cinema: Class and Travel
In Spring 2025, I took Hong Kong Cinema. In order to enroll, we had to interview with the professor. There were over 30+ people who applied for our 12 student-class which made me even grateful when I got accepted. Not only did we learn about Hong Kong’s culture and watch a numerous amount films, we also…
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Event Coordination
Cardinal Pictures is a student run organization that focuses on accessibility in filmmaking. In Cardinal Pictures, I’m an executive producer and events coordinator. Through my role as an events coordinator, we have created relationships film department and the Gordon Career Center through our events and producing procedures. The club started in 2016, but paused during…
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Working on Campus
On campus, I work for our University’s food service company. I mainly work at 4 of the options: our casual late-night restaurant, smoothie shop, grocery store, and cafe. I work full part-time hours a week at these locations, so I have to balance my time. I learned to work under pressure, dealing with 60+ orders coming…
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Bound Entertainment
Bound Entertainment is a film company from South Korea that centers Asian storytelling both behind and in front of the camera. At their LA branch, I interned during the summer of 2024. It was the first time having a more structured internship experience where I needed to work a consistent schedule. At the job, I…
