As part of the many exciting activities SULA offers, I got the chance to be a seat filler at the Hollywood Film Awards held at the Beverly Hilton. Getting the opportunity to (at times literally) rub elbows with Hollywood’s finest was truly mind-blowing. Sitting among stars like Al Pacino, Charlize Theron, Olivia Wilde, and many […]
After a half-hour of silence and some furious typing, my boss looks at me and asks if I can get him a coffee, the stereotypical intern duty. I look up from the spreadsheet I’m filling out and nod, stretching my back out as I get up and go. Now, this scenario I’m describing could go […]
As an aspiring music video director, I have landed just about the coolest job possible—interning for esteemed director Dave Meyers. It’s an incredibly humbling experience to work for someone with such valuable knowledge and so much talent. I’ve had the chance to work on set with Mr. Meyers and my passion for making videos has […]
As soon as I was accepted into the SULA program, I had numerous people ask me if I would be surfing during my time in California. First, I thought that was such a weird question but then I would always chuckle in response – I am the least coordinated, most unbalanced person I know. Up […]
It’s officially been one month since I’ve arrived in LA and thus far the semester has been an incredible experience, but also insanely busy. Between working long days, taking a full schedule of classes, completing homework, and attending all the incredible events that SULA has in store for us, there has never been a dull […]
Despite only having been in Los Angeles for four weeks, I have fallen completely in love with the city! In fact, although this may seem extremely hyperbolic, as soon I arrived at LAX and took the drive through the city to AVA Toluca Hills, I knew that LA and I were a perfect match. What’s […]
It was two weeks into my SULA experience. My car had just gotten tuned up after a long trip across the country. I’m leaving my apartment to pick up some groceries when, *click* *click* *click* , something’s not right. I pull the keys out of the ignition, and try again. *Click* *click*click* . Nothing. My […]
This past week, TV Bob could bring a few students with him to an Emmys nominee reception, so I immediately signed up to go. I had no idea what this event was going to be, or who was going to be there, but I still signed up. Attending large events like this offered me so […]
I want to highlight an aspect of this city’s culture that stands out to me. There is a mindset that many people living out west seem to have in common and it’s a combination of being both relaxed and productive. The warm weather encourages people to start their days earlier while the close proximity to […]
I officially arrived to Los Angeles two weeks ago. I arrived ready for new experiences, journeys, & situations. However, the feeling of familiarity came back to me as I drove towards the Santa Monica Mountains, through Calabasas where I was born and lived for the first 8 years of my life. In Calabasas, my fondest […]