The cliched story of a terrible high school experience is not mine. In fact, high school was surprisingly great for my personal development. I expanded my horizons by actively engaging in other cultures and environments as the coordinator of the peer multicultural educators, teaching students in the Cabrini Green neighborhood in Chicago, and completing an internship in asylum law at a law firm in downtown Chicago. Surely, all of those experiences and many more helped me to develop into the person I am today, but my experiences as a student at [redacted] University have shaped me immeasurably...
Second nature now kicked in. As I bounced the ball three times before serving on the ad-side of the tennis court, I looked across the three foot net into the fierce eyes of an internationally ranked Romanian. I drew a deep breath, composed myself and served an ace to capture one of my best wins of my life. Everyone had expected me to lose, but in the most critical moment I was able to raise my playing level to meet the challenge. As I stepped off the court, I remembered all I have been through, what sparked my love for tennis and how much tennis has taught me...
Over the past ten years, the Big Four talent agencies (CAA, WME, ICM, UTA) have replaced studios as the most dominant force in Hollywood. Agencies represent actors, writers, directors, producers, financiers, musicians, casting directors, film editors, and costume designers—every stratum of the industry. Big Four Agents create work for their clients by developing films and TV shows, securing financing for production, and establishing branded entertainment opportunities. I am an Agent Trainee at International Creative Management (ICM). Working at the epicenter of the entertainment industry, I have been exposed to many different sides of the industry, and realized what role I ultimately hope to play...
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