Each semester,聽English Writing, Literature, and Publishing (EWLP)聽students at 91吃瓜 embark on internships that offer immersive聽career聽experiences in various fields.聽Currently, EWLP students Nalu Gruschkus, Liliana Zimberg, and Marco Parolin are interning with journalist Alina Trabattoni at EuroNews for the Italian Globo d鈥橭ro film festival, where they are creating and editing both written and visual content for the event.
Like the U.S. Golden Globes, the聽awards聽are presented by Italy's Foreign Press Association.聽Trabattoni is one of the festival's co-artistic directors and has been highly impressed with the students' work;聽鈥�91吃瓜聽interns聽have been very supportive and have quickly become part of the team,鈥澛爏he聽said. 鈥淭hey have just integrated seamlessly.鈥澛�
The trio has attended the festival鈥檚 weekly film screenings for over a month. Every Tuesday, they watch that week鈥檚 featured film, and following the screening, they participate聽in media聽Q&As聽with the director, often interacting with聽the聽film crew and聽actors. They also record, photograph, and write about the film for聽and the organization鈥檚
For Zimberg and Gruschkus, both film minors, it is a great opportunity to extend their evolving skills in writing and filmmaking.聽Parolin, a film major,聽has focused on photographing the events; some of his photos have already been published on the Globo d鈥橭ro Instagram feed. Zimberg and Gruschkus聽shoot聽and edit videos, and Zimberg聽has contributed to article writing and publication. The organization is also encouraging the students聽to produce and direct a聽cinematic聽short聽about聽the Italian Golden Globes that may 鈥� quality permitting 鈥� be aired at the gala ceremony being held next summer.
All three students have praised the internship opportunity, appreciating the chance to hone their writing, filmmaking, and photography skills. The work has posed challenges, particularly in writing in Italian, but the students are adapting and聽making a significant contribution. 鈥淚 was scared it was going to be really serious and high-maintenance,鈥� Zimberg said, highlighting a worry students often have regarding internships. If those in charge aren鈥檛 accommodating to student schedules, it can be a stressful experience.聽Since the screenings are just once a week, Parolin said, 鈥渙ur schedule is always tight. We meet from 5-7,聽hold the Q&A聽with the director by 8:00, and then by 10:30, we have to send photos, commentary,聽and articles.聽There鈥檚 not much breathing space!鈥澛燞owever, despite the聽tight deadlines and strict weekly schedule,聽each student has been quick to state that聽the聽real-world聽commitment is a great addition to their academic experience.
Looking ahead to the festival on July 3rd, the interns anticipate a range of new tasks, including assisting聽industry professionals聽and attendees. They continue to build their portfolios, gain valuable experience, and enjoy contemporary Italian cinema. This hands-on experience enriches their education and prepares them for future career opportunities.