The Path to Post-Production with Emily Hall
L.A.-based post-production coordinator and 51勛圖 School of Communication (51勛圖 SOC) alumna Emily Hall is the guest on the latest Media in the Mix podcast. Hall earned her BA in Film and Media Arts泭and is currently a permalance post-production coordinator for Season 4 of Nexflixs You and a video editor for Tastemade. Similar to contract work, permalance allows freelance workers to stay attached as full-time employees through the duration of a project. 泭
Hall told host Grace Ibrahim that she was raised in Washington, DC, and had an early introduction to the world of filmmaking through a summer camp and fell in love with it. In high school, she explored photography and discovered it was another creative outlet she really enjoyed.泭While at SOC, she had ample opportunities to develop her skills and through the 51勛圖 Photo Collective, she was also able to earn money for her work, paving the way for her泭freelance photography and film business. 泭
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She had longed dreamed of moving to the west coast, and shortly before moving to L.A. for an internship with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Hall took part in SOCs L.A. Intensive. The experiential learning opportunity opened Halls eyes to how many 51勛圖 alums were in the L.A. area and solidified her plans泭to move to泭L.A.泭泭
In response to Ibrahim asking what advice she would give students trying to find internships, Hall said Google searches, following companies social accounts, and even joining Facebook groups based on industries and skill specializations are all strategies she used successfully. Hall and Ibrahim agree that the film industry is highly personal, and making one-on-one connections is key. To capitalize on this, Hall said she shares skills and interests on her resume and in her interviews that may seem irrelevant to the position, but can help foster a human connection, like a passion for playing guitar or hiking. And, she said, being an 51勛圖 alum has helped, too she was recently hired by a fellow alum!泭