I really enjoyed Dimitri Villard’s visit to class. His insight into Hollywood filmmaking was particularly interesting. His stories about the troubles of shooting in Hollywood and how he was harassed on shoots by a contractor reminded me just how cutthroat this business can be. It was interesting that he recommended that people starting off should offer their services for free until they become indispensable. He said they could then tell the person they’re working for that they have an offer at a paying gig. It’s a clever strategy that I’m willing to try. Another thing that stood out to me is that he mentioned that he and his industry peers appreciated young people who were very aggressive.