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Conversations #2 - Navigating the DP Life in Film School and Beyond with Alissa Rooney
Alissa Rooney, an LA based cinematographer and all-around boss, joins us to discuss how to make the best out of film school, how to grow industry relationships, and how to grow a distinct voice in a saturated market. Here's everything we talked about:
0:00 - Introductions.
2:22 - How to make the most out of film school.
9:14 - Something super illegal that happened in school.
11:36 - Who film school IS NOT for.
16:00 - Why BIOLA is the best film school to attend.
22:10 - What to do AFTER film school as a DP.
27:13 - Networking starts in school, not after.
31:22 - Tips for maintaining and growing industry relationships.
35:30 - Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
41:32 - How to grow a distinct voice in a saturated industry.
48:23 - Why students shouldn't be scared to reach out to mentors.
50:50 - Alissa's whereabouts.
Follow Alissa on Instagram @alissa_rooney
Alissa's reel: https://www.alissarooney.com
To follow along the Make Your Micro-Budget Feature series go to: https://www.wishcreative.co/makeit
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok @wishcreativeco
Read our blog at https://www.wishcreative.co/blog
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Alissa Rooney, an LA based cinematographer and all-around boss, joins us to discuss how to make the best out of film school, how to grow industry relationships, and how to grow a distinct voice in a saturated market. Here's everything we talked about:
0:00 - Introductions.
2:22 - How to make the most out of film school.
9:14 - Something super illegal that happened in school.
11:36 - Who film school IS NOT for.
16:00 - Why BIOLA is the best film school to attend.
22:10 - What to do AFTER film school as a DP.
27:13 - Networking starts in school, not after.
31:22 - Tips for maintaining and growing industry relationships.
35:30 - Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
41:32 - How to grow a distinct voice in a saturated industry.
48:23 - Why students shouldn't be scared to reach out to mentors.
50:50 - Alissa's whereabouts.
Follow Alissa on Instagram @alissa_rooney
Alissa's reel: https://www.alissarooney.com
To follow along the Make Your Micro-Budget Feature series go to: https://www.wishcreative.co/makeit
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok @wishcreativeco
Read our blog at https://www.wishcreative.co/blog