After finishing school and now being a "grown up" filmmaker, it seems like a whole new world I live in and have to acclimate to. I was always under the assumption that once finished with school, I would go on to find work and life would throw adventures my way. Don't get me wrong, that's exactly what has been happening but sometimes people (myself included) seem to think that after school, that means that you've pretty much learned everything you can.
Genius thought process, right?
In the world of film, there is always something new to be learned. There is always a new piece of equipment to discover, a new editing technique to learn, and a new phrase to master before the next time you are on set.
HOT SET › there's active filming going on and if you make any sound what-so-ever, your f@#*ing up the shot and sound and you're in trouble with someone, most likely the AD or Christian Bale.
MARTINI › the last shot of the entire shoot and thank the old and new gods because now it's socially acceptable to get trashed.
10-1 › I need to pee or poo, let everyone know that when they're screaming my name and wondering where I am on set.
MAGIC HOUR › the most amazing light ever that will make your film look like something Steven Spielberg produced but you only have 20 mins to get the shots so move your ass!
And that is where Funnelbox comes in. At the beginning of April, I was hired on as an intern by them to help out with anything and everything I could. Being finished with school and now being a "grown up", I was hesitant taking a position as an intern only because I thought I would be able to contribute better as an employee. But that is where I was wrong; as an intern I have been able to dip my hands into the realm of marketing, customer relations, high fashion film sets, graphic design and motion graphics work. Things that I would have never been able to do and learn more about as a specific employee. So why am I writing this insanely long blog post about them? This company has not only shown me what it is like working as a "grown up" in the real world, but they have taught me how to do it with style while also working alongside some kick-ass workers.
All in all, internships have a bad name because of the horrific instances that others have experienced throughout the past (myself included). But sometimes it's worth taking that chance and start from the beginning and work your way up the ladder to a point where you then get to come into work and have a blast working with a bunch of goofballs.
Don't believe me? Check out their videos and see for yourself!