Kellen

"Sac State is known for having one of the top business programs in the West Coast as far as I'm aware of, and I learned a lot from attending there."

"College was actually where I first picked up a camera. And it was also where I made a lot of valuable connections and friendships that led me to where I am today."

"I oversee the operations of the business. I oversee employees, manage their schedules, and make financial decisions on projects."

"Along with the head of production, I'm also a small business owner, so every day is a little bit different."

"With so many things going on, I really have to be organized and know what to prioritize."

"I really enjoy seeing is, uh, people growing. I love to nurture my team and see them grow as people professionally and creatively."

"Sometimes being very overwhelmed with big responsibility as an owner."

"I get to meet a lot of cool people in my journey. This includes clients, contractors and just overall collaborators and people that I work with."

"People who are tenacious and creative problem solvers thrive."

"I love the logistical work, but I also do miss being on the creative side of projects."

"I would really recommend connecting with local filmmakers or local creatives who also are in this industry."

"Relationships are very valuable. Through relationships, you can grow into a lot of things."

"Being easy to work with and coachable goes a long way."

"It made me realize that I am unique, especially in this industry."