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Name: Kathleen Sheehan
Age: 21
Major: Film and Video
Hometown: Rockville, Maryland
Class: Junior (Class of 2017)
Why did you choose film and video?
I chose this major because I always loved a good story and it all started when I was in theatre in high school. I have always loved acting and I thought film would be a good place to learn how to act in front of a camera. As I started to learn about film at Drexel, I forgot about the acting and learned new skills behind the camera that which I love. Â
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What is your favorite movie?
My favorite movie is The Departed by Martin Scorsese. It was the first film where I saw a significant twist at the end that surprised me. I thought the acting was phenomenal and fell in love with the characters.
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What is your favorite thing about film and video?
My favorite thing is that I get to be present on set. At this point in my life I have decided that I would love to work as a first assistant director and would not have learned about this job position unless Drexel gave me the opportunities to work on set for senior projects.
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Cats or dogs?
Cats. You don’t have to let them out to pee and they cuddle with you.
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Where will you be on co-op?
I will be working in NYC at The Good Company. They specifically work on music videos and commercials. Their clients include H&M, Revlon, Madonna, Beyoncé, Kanye West and many more artists and brands.
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Where is your favorite place on campus?
My favorite place on campus is Drexel Park. I can see the beautiful view of the city and it’s a great place to hang out.
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Who is your favorite director?
My all time favorite director is Lynn Shelton. She is an independent director who has a great vision. I enjoy how she uses stories in her scripts that are from everyday lives and makes them something we can all relate to in a visually interesting way through the use of her characters.
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Dunkin’ Donuts or Starbucks?
Dunkin’. It has bigger sizes, more deals (download the Dunkin app), and is better flavored!
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What is the plan after you graduate?
After I graduate I would like to start a production company in NYC with a couple of my closest colleagues and friends. I would like to make music videos and commercials as a producer or first assistant director.