Can you briefly define your job to me?
I’m the Vice President and Senior Editor of Giaronomo Productions, Inc. I produce materials for motion pictures including trailers and tv spots.
How did you get started in the business?
I got a BFA in Film and Television from NYU and interned in the company during my last semester as an undergraduate.
What movies have you personally worked on?
I have worked on the Matrix Trilogy, Spiderman, Sherlock Holmes, Public Enemies, Shutter Island and Devil.
What kinds of computer programs do you use?
I use Avid Media Composer.
What is your favorite thing about your job?
My favorite thing about my job is getting the chance to work on a lot of films in various states of completion and getting to do my own storytelling within every job I’m given.
What do you find most difficult about your job?
The music part is the hardest because often when we get it, it isn’t scored. It’s increasingly difficult to come up with music and soundtracks that haven’t been used before. It’s also very hard because deadlines come so quickly.
How do you tell someone over you (your boss) that you can't accomplish an assigned task?
We never tell anyone that. We have to deliver what client asked for. It’s very rare that we have to tell a client that we can’t do something. The only time we can’t complete something is if we have a short time limit, but it never has anything to do with our creative ability.
Do you have any advice for a media or journalism student like me starting out?
Keep up-to-date with computer technology. I’ve been doing this for 17 years, and when I started out things were completely different. It’s not enough to be creative sometimes. You have to be knowledgeable about the industry. What I do and also photography and graphic design are ever-changing businesses.
Is there anything else you want to tell me?
This is a fun and exciting business, but it’s very competitive and challenging. Sometimes it’s really hard to work with producers and directors because there’s too much politics. That’s difficult when you just want to be left alone to do your creative work.
By: Amanda Smith
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