Aaron McKissick- 1st Interview

Assignment 1- Aaron McKissick

Linda M. Somma

Prod. Manager

Salisbury, MA

Phone Interview with Linda Somma on 9/10/09

Q) Can you briefly describe your job to me?

A) I work in pre-production putting together the gig, movie and location. I’ve worked in Italy. I do production management. I make sure things go smooth. This is a high pressure job.

Q) How did you get started in this business?

A) Marketing for architects, event organizations in Italy for actors, jazz festivals, production intern, and marketing communication. I just sort of fell into it.

Q) How do you tell someone over you that you couldn’t accomplish an assigned task?

A) Never do that! Find a way to do it. Find someone who can if you can’t solve the problem you get confronted with. Never lie on your resume. Be Honest! Look into it. They rely on you to get the job done.

Q) Do you have any advice for a media student who is just starting out?

A) Get as many internships as you can from people you respect and have much experience on set. You learn by doing.