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Kelly Donnellan

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Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations - Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Cassandra Nov 26, 2025 577 views

What do I do when everyone is telling me to get a "realistic career plan"? #Fall25

Hello! I'm only a freshman in highschool but I have always known that I wanted to do something in Arts, a/v technology & communications career cluster. I just now found out what I want to do in that cluster, I want to to be in the film industry. Whether it's acting on stage in front of a live...

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Dawn Dec 06, 2025 2963 views

Can I still work in the film industry with a degree in business & management?

I didn't have the chance to major in film or the arts (e.g graphic design) because of family. However, I do make a lot of video edits, 3d models, design and illustrations that I post online (mostly of my favourite shows or video games). I really want to be able to be able to have a creative job...

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Sophia Feb 09 826 views

What skills are most important to know as a director starting out to gain respect, trust and quickly rise the ranks of the film industry? Which of these can I be practicing now as a sophomore in high school?

I am a sophomore in high school in Wisconsin but looking to move to LA and attend film school while working internships after graduation. I own one camera and an editing software and have little access to creative technique information. Have already completed writing full script for what I plan...

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Valerie Feb 19 1519 views

How can I improve my chances of getting a strong internship or job after a rough first year in college, now that I’ve started performing well academically?

Hi, I’m currently a sophomore in college. During my freshman year, I struggled academically because I had undiagnosed ADHD. I was only recently diagnosed and started medication, and since then my performance has completely changed for the first time in college, I’m earning all A’s.However,...

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Ariana Feb 14 1094 views

How do I get to work in the film industry?

I’m a senior in high school and I’m still unsure about what I want to major in. I love the idea of doing something creative. The film industry has always been very appealing to me, so I’m wondering the different fields that are part of it. I would definitely enjoy being behind the scenes, I am...

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Luke Feb 23 1168 views

How can I be more extroverted?

I am trying to bring together a group of classmates to make a student run TV show, but I am an introvert and find it hard to talk to people. What should I do to make myself feel comfortable but also impress my classmates so they will want to take part in the project. I want to be an...

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Lilith Feb 24 231 views

What options in media or film can I do when only doing 4 years of college?

I'm curious about what kind of jobs in media or film I can do after college. I don't want to do extra classes in college, only doing 4 years. Is it possible? If so, are there many in SF?

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Christie Feb 24 706 views

What factors should I think about when deciding if I should double major?

Hi! I am a current junior in high school right now and am wondering what I should think about when choosing whether or not to double major. I am interested in business and psychology. Film too, but business and psychology is on top of my list.