Apprentices in Action
A Day in the Life of Our Students
Sending a big congratulations to Radio Connection graduate
Leonora “Lelo” Martelly in NYC on recently getting promoted from Talk Programming Producer & Social Media Manager to Board Operations at SiriusXM! Here’s her advice for making the most of Radio Connection:
“I would merely say, be consistent…I mean, not just doing the work when you’re having fun and getting into it, but actually going home and practicing it and applying what you learned so that it gets embedded in your memory and actually becomes natural…Don’t doubt yourself. Believe in yourself even when no one else does, because if they don’t see the vision, then how do you expect them to be as passionate about it as you are? It starts with you…It’s really about being confident, understanding your natural gift, and owning your vision.”
Keep on doing us proud Lelo!
Film Connection student
Mike Whitehead, who trains with Rocco Michaluk of Rocco Films, is saying yes to the long days ahead:
“Our session ended with a recap and revisit of my short film, talking about steps taken/completed and what more needs to be done in efforts to prepare for pre-production…The majority of class was going over the revamped short story script and talking about certain elements of what we can make work, some things that may pose a challenge, [and] how we will get done (in a good way)…A ton of homework was given to begin the legwork: scouting locations, compiling a shopping list of props, look-books, research into potential actors, character descriptions/breakdowns…
I’ve dug myself in a deep hole of work to be done in the coming weeks and months and I couldn’t be happier.”
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