Hello everyone, My name is Aline Lino, thank you for the opportunity to do this interview!

I’m a filmmaker and film editor originally from Brazil. I first found myself interested in media when I was very young. As long as I could remember, I was watching movies and wondering how they were made. I remember my aunts taking me to Blockbuster and renting loads of movies for us to watch on the weekends. However, I actually got to get my hands on a camera when I was 16 and made my first short movie. I have always wanted to make movies about important subjects that are not talked about enough. After that, I moved to the United States when I turned 18 to attend college and have been here working on my career since!

It’s been an exciting journey, I learn so much every day and I’m so happy that I get to make great connections in LA and at GCC.

What first attracted you to taking Media Production classes and how did you choose to take classes at GCC and FTVM? Filmmaking is hard, and learning the fundamentals is one of the most important steps in my opinion. I also thought media production classes would help me meet people with the same interests and passion for cinema as I do. One reason I chose GCC was because of how the instructors are involved in the industry. Additionally, I also read a lot about the mission of the GCC in terms of inclusion and giving a voice to young filmmakers, and that further attracted me to the college.

What first attracted you to taking Media Production classes and how did you choose to take classes at GCC and FTVM? My idea of a career changed slightly. I sort of migrated from one department to another. Initially,I wanted to be a production designer, but I have now started pursuing a career in post-production, as a trailer editor. The main reason for that is probably the passion I have for music. I think being a trailer editor will allow me to combine these two art forms together.

What is the position you have now and how did you get it? I am currently an assistant editor in a post house that works on behind-the-scenes for movies. I was able to find this position through a program my professor, Geri Ulrey from GCC, recommended to me which I am very thankful for!

What are your job responsibilities? My responsibilities are to log and organize daily footage that comes in from the studios, along with assisting with asset management for editors, colorists, and the graphics department.

What do you enjoy about the position? For me, the best part is watching how everything was created firsthand, and also being able to work with footage of actors and directors I grew up watching.

What do you wish was different? As of right now, I wish I would have time to visit the sets, but hopefully, that will happen in the future.

What hard skills (applications, Technical) do you think it takes to do your job well?Knowing editing fundamentals and software such as Avid Media Composer and Adobe Creative Suite are essential for my position. Also, learning keyboard shortcuts from the editing software helps me to perform my job more efficiently.

What personality traits (soft skills) do you think it takes to do your job well? I would say being able to listen and be willing to learn from everyone. Organization is also a must for assistant editing, as understanding what your editor needs will help you to do a better job on your project.

What advice would you give to students hoping to break into LA’s media production community? Participate actively, attend events, talk to your instructors and listen to their advice. Be around people that are willing to guide you, and maintain those connections. I also think staying in tune with your passion will help you keep motivated to pursue your goals.