Antonio Avella

-- Psychology/Film UCLA '24

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

I am most interested in entertainment, with a focus on writing. I love screenwriting as well as joke writing. I have been performing stand-up comedy since I was 20 years old and it is how I discovered my passion for writing in general. In terms of my work ethic, I am currently in the Marine Reserves, and my experience in the Marines has taught me what it means to have a proper sense of professionalism, time management, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. I love comedy and creating good entertainment and am always looking for any opportunity to develop a career in this field.

Experience

  • Documentary Outreach Marketing & Research Intern at GOOD DOCS
    Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 · 3 mos

    I conducted marketing research for a variety of documentary films. This included finding relevant institutions, communities, and gathering contact information.

  • Member at The Film & Photography Society at UCLA
    May 2023 - Mar 2024 · 11 mos

    I've written, directed, and edited short films and sketches for the club.

  • Intern at The ESI Network
    Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 · 4 mos

    I assisted in various tasks around the office to help prepare for meetings as well as expedite the workload of others in the office. From administrative tasks such as updating contact lists to script coverage, my main job was to be ready to assist whichever department needed it at the time. I also led the literary department in terms of giving feedback on written material.

  • Media Genome Analyst at Katch - Entertainment Data
    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 · 3 mos

    I analyzed and cataloged data for films throughout the summer. This process required extreme attention to detail and critical thinking in order to properly evaluate roughly 2,000 different "genes" for each film.

  • Summer Camp Counselor at UCLA Recreation
    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 · 3 mos