Detour Filmproduction (2022)

(Office Intern, Production Assistant)

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I was fortunate enough to intern at Academy Award-nominee Richard Linklater's production company, Detour Filmproduction, the summer and early fall of 2022. During this time, I performed various clerical tasks and administrative duties, gaining hands-on experience in producing and financing films and television in an intimate setting with industry professionals. Part of this included analyzing submitted scripts and writing coverage for production consideration, as well as conducting industry research for high-profile meetings between Linklater and Academy (AMPAS) officials.

I also got the opportunity to help with organizational work on pre-production and, remotely, production on Hit Man (2024), which premiered at Venice Film Festival and was later acquired by Netflix. I got to attend the film's Austin premiere before its theatrical release, as well as an after-party for cast, crew, and Netflix representatives.

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Near the end of my internship at Detour, I got the chance to watch Linklater direct, as I worked as a production assistant for his "Abbott Out Advent Calendar" ads for the Texas gubernatorial election. This campaign was produced by local Austin production company The Bear, and being on that set was such an incredible experience.