{"id":96316,"date":"2022-12-12T09:19:57","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T14:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/cfa\/?post_type=bu-article&p=96316"},"modified":"2023-07-20T14:54:39","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T18:54:39","slug":"student-internship-series-ami-okazaki-cfa23","status":"publish","type":"bu-article","link":"https:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/cfa\/news\/articles\/2022\/student-internship-series-ami-okazaki-cfa23\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the Classroom Series: Ami Okazaki (CFA’23)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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In CFA\u2019s Beyond the Classroom Series, music, theatre, and visual arts students at BU share their work experiences. These Terriers express how the resources at BU prepared them for success beyond the classroom.<\/em><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n
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Looking to gain experience in the creative industry, Ami Okazaki (CFA’23) an undergraduate scene design student<\/a>, applied to CHOCOLATE Inc.<\/a>, a multi-media content studio based in Tokyo, Japan that plans and produces advertisements, films, animations, original characters (IP), and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was the beginning of the pandemic and Ami accepted a production intern role for a four-month program. Those four months turned into one year, then two, and Ami continues producing great work for the company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ami shares with CFA what it’s like to work with acclaimed industry professionals, from film directors to comic artists, and the opportunities that have been presented, like designing the props and set elements for a Japanese original film. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WITH AMI OKAZAKI (CFA’23)<\/h4><\/div>\n

CFA:<\/span> What was your role in the internship? What were some of your responsibilities?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ami:<\/span> As a production intern, I mainly work as a production assistant who assists the production managers before, during, and after the shooting. It is most rewarding to witness the entire production process, from brainstorming to post-production. I also work as a planner, where I get to combine my imagination with clients\u2019 objectives to create exciting content. In the past two years, I\u2019ve been involved in an original animation series, TV series, feature films, social media promotions, and live experience exhibitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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CFA:<\/span> How did you learn about the internship? What steps did you take to secure it?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ami:<\/span> I found out about the company when they were looking for interns in 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic. The company was looking to meet a variety of young creators while providing us with opportunities during the first lockdown. It started as a four-month program where I joined the company alongside 10 other talented creators of different ages and interests. At the end of the four months, I was offered an extension of the contract. Since then, I\u2019ve been working there online and in person!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CFA:<\/span> Any notable accomplishments from the internship?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ami:<\/span> I had never imagined myself working with acclaimed industry professionals at 20. I go to the office and get greeted by film directors, comic artists, creative directors, and producers. I\u2019ve met so many amazing creative people through this opportunity, and working with them in a team is both challenging and inspiring.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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“One of the most exciting things that I\u2019ve done in the company is developing and designing an original feature film called \u201cMONDAYS<\/a>,\u201d which came out this October and is currently playing in over 40 cinemas across Japan. I started as a production assistant in the writer\u2019s room, and it sparked an opportunity to become an associate production designer and design the props and some of the set elements for the film.<\/em>“<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

-Ami Okazaki (CFA’23)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CFA:<\/span> How did the coursework at CFA connect with your internship?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ami:<\/span> My production experience in the School of Theatre<\/a> (SOT) allowed me to feel confident around industry professionals and in production teams. I am fearless when facing challenges or problems because I know different ways to approach them. It has encouraged me to take on new challenges that sometimes transcend the bounds of my position and has always brought me wonderful experiences.
 
The power of storytelling is the most important thing I learn every day at SOT. Whether making a film or a commercial, you always tell a story. Your job is to use your creative skills to deliver that story in a way that can inspire people. This mindset truly helped me initiate fruitful conversations with other collaborators and creators in the team.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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The power of storytelling is the most important thing I learn every day at BU School of Theatre. Whether making a film or a commercial, you always tell a story. Your job is to use your creative skills to deliver that story in a way that can inspire people. This mindset truly helped me initiate fruitful conversations with other collaborators and creators in the team.<\/div>