First Act Break 4 USC Film Students on their College Experience and Career Advice | Emanuel Ortiz
May 17, 2025
Emanuel Ortiz and Ethan Go, both talented USC film students, share their valuable insights into the film industry's challenges. They discuss the balancing act of creativity and academic pressure while navigating USC's vibrant film community. The importance of maintaining positivity on set is highlighted, along with personal growth through self-awareness and emotional control. They also reflect on the significance of trusting instincts when exploring career opportunities and emphasize the transformative power of small habits for mental well-being.
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Community Shapes Creative Growth
- Being part of communities inspires personal and creative growth beyond just skills.
- Emanuel values diverse social experiences that shaped his filmmaking perspective.
Keep Positive Energy On Set
- Maintain positive energy on set to uplift the whole team and improve collaboration.
- Leaders should engage and energize crew and actors even during exhausting shoots.
Producing 'Till Death' Experience
- Emanuel produced a short film 'Till Death,' managing responsibilities despite unfamiliarity with producing.
- He found working with older actors and overnight shoots to be challenging and rewarding experiences.