"The strike"

I remember that my first protest march was in my senior year as they wouldn’t let us go while we had classes, so the only possibility of being in a manifestation it was playing hooky. So, when I arrived in Santiago, march through the Alameda was exciting because I had never been in such mass manifestations. Unfortunately and perhaps because my school is private, we never urged to talk about the problem of education, so when I entered to the University I tried to attend all the activities that I could. 

From my point of view this kind of protest it works, because if it weren’t for that we wouldn’t be talking or discussing issues such as the struggle for a free and a quality education. But, I also believe in the spaces that are created in many communities to generate dialogue and debate, whenever there is participation and enthusiasm. Unfortunately I don’t believe too much in the strikes that are made in our faculty since participation is minimal and many take this instance as a little vacations, something that clearly diverts the goals that the movement wants to generate.

As many, I believe that the quality of education provided also comes from each classroom and teacher, and how committed they are when they teach. I mean, those who have real vocation are part of the people who can help to solve this problem.

Finally, I don’t visualize me teaching something, but if it came the time to do that, I would worry to share my knowledge in the best way with everyone. Even so, I will continue participating while I can in manifestations, protest marches and activities.

NYFA

   As I mentioned in my previous entry, one of the things that most strikes me, about making a film is cinematography. On this last point I would like to develop the idea of the today’s topic, as it is in this area that I would like to work in the future.

Why I want to study a cinematography degree? Unfortunately, in our university the equipment available are not the best and the subject of cinematography that we had wasn’t in-depth, besides, even though I have worked a little in the cinematography area in some projects, I know I still have very much to learn. So, when I traveled to Los Angeles, California, I had a little approach to the "New York Film Academy" at the Universal Studios, where I could see how the students operated professional film cameras in the Universal's backlots. 

This experience led me to find out more about the Academy, the courses that they offer, their headquarters and their teachers. Thus, weeks later I received a magazine directly from USA which explained further the course of my interest. In a nutshell, my plan? be able to raise enough amount of money and go to study a "Cinematography Program" at the NYFA. Many people who have studied at the NYFA has been able to work after (or during the degree) in TV shows like "Parks and Recreation" or "Orange Is the New Black" and movies like "Star Wars VII" or "Deadpool", in addition to attending meetings with Spielberg, Coppola or Bryan Cranston!

I understand that the place where you study doesn’t define how you will be in the labor field in which you want to develop, but if I can study there I know that the knowledge and experience that I would gain will be very different to what I could get at any film school in Chile.

            

My future job

Studying film wasn’t an easy decision, in fact I was about to study Veterinary Medicine and stay in my city, but if I look back I realize that I like very much this career. I'm constantly wondering what will become of me after leaving the University, and now, months after finishing the career, I dont know very well.

Something that really catches my attention is the animated films, because the way these movies are made is very different to develop a documentary or a fictional film. Unfortunately, I never got much closer, so, I would like to specialize in cinematography or study something related to the field of animation at the New York Film Academy. I've always heard it's one of the best places in America to study film or performance, but this obviously must gather a good amount of money because it is very expensive.

I would also like to return to the south and make any audiovisual project with a friend. Like many classmates, I understand that this office can give you more chances to travel unlike other professions, either by shooting or festivals, and indeed, that was one of the reasons why I decided to study what I'm studying.

"A particular party..."

    I must say that I have never really liked parties, I rather to be in a quiet place with my friends instead of celebrating with strangers. I like to go dancing sometimes, but it's not something I do recurrently, so “my favorite party" which I will talk about is a little different to the concept that you should have. 

Still, I had a great time that days, in a place that fortunately very few people know. It was 2 years ago when, with seven school friends we set out to go camping at a place called "Maihue", a calm lake where you can have a great time without having to be aware of the phone, as no signal.

    I remember we were well prepared, with a tent, a sleeping bag, a backpack and a guitar.

We stayed 3 nights and 4 days camping…on the day we swam at the beach and were walking in the forest , while at night after eating roast we went to the edge of the beach, with nothing but the moonlight (sounds poetic but it's true).

    There, we made a bonfire. Also I remember that to vary slightly we made gummy bears ​​with vodka, accompanied by roasted marshmallows...those nights we hardly slept, and we spent many hours around the campfire singing, talking and laughing for anything. Still, there were times when that was a little scary staying up so late on the beach, because in Maihue abound the legends of magical creatures like goblins and after a few hours (and a few drinks) you start to believe those stories. So back to the tents was a challenge, especially when you have to help a drunk friend to cross the river that separating us from the camping site. 

    Nevertheless, it was a good summer, which I hope will return again soon to spend the summer in the south with my friends.