Name: Charlie Pearce
Year: Senior
Major: photojournalism/ RTF
Hometown: Sugarland, TX
Hobbies: Photography, playing sports, anything outdoors
What extracurricular activities are you involved in on and off campus?
On campus, I am a crew member of the Texas Student Television show Local Live. Off campus I am an active member of the Austin film industry.
Harry Potter, Twilight or The Hunger Games?
Is it horrible that i havn’t seen any of these?
Name one thing that most people don’t expect from you when they see you:
Most people I meet are surprised when I reveal to them I have a cat. He is a badass.
What are your plans after graduation?
In a perfect world, I would like to make my way to be a documentary filmmaker. In all likelihood i will probably start small working on film crews or writing/taking photos for a publication.
ACL or SXSW? And why?
Don’t get me wrong, ACL is awesome. But SXSW is great because you really have a chance to discover new music and move around the city.
What’s your favorite food trailer in Austin?
Roppolos no doubt. I love NY style pizza.
Who is/are your journalism heroes?
I am a big fan of photojournalist W. Eugene Smith particularly because of his strong commitment to depicting an honest portrayal of everyday normal people. I also have a lot of respect for war photojournalist and film maker, Tim Hetherington. He was known for his bravery and camaraderie. I had the opportunity to meet him before he was killed while on assignment in Lybia.
Where do you get inspiration?
I’ve always been the type that has something to prove. Nothing motivates me more than someone who doubts me.
What else should people know about you?
I tend to be a little accident prone….I’ve had quite a few injuries in my day.