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   Trucks line the streets outside of the Museum of the Moving Image, while panelists Louis Bertini, Lamont Crawford, Tod Maitland, and Toy Van Lierop speak about their careers in the entertainment production industry inside. By Kwame Patterson June 1, 2007 - The entertainment industry is more than just acting and on-camera close ups. It’s a whole world of behind-the-scenes opportunities that keep the cameras rolling, the sounds crisp and the actors and actresses camera-ready. On Sunday, May 20, MOFTB hosted “Careers in Entertainment Production: Paths to Opportunity”, a panel discussion at the Museum of the Moving Image, located in Astoria, Queens. The panel, where industry insiders discussed their experiences working in New York City’s entertainment industry, was part of a day-long outdoor event, presented by the Museum and entitled “New York on Location”. Commissioner Katherine Oliver moderated the panel, which featured make-up artist Toy Van Lierop, sound mixer Tod Maitland, dolly grip Lamont Crawford and sound editor Louis Bertini. Even as a little girl living in Michigan, Van Lierop knew she wanted to be in show business. “I would go to the theater wondering how they did it,” she said. “I knew even then I wanted to be a make-up artist.” Maitland, who is responsible for capturing an actor’s voice, was another panelist who was inspired as a child. He said his father was a sound mixer in New York City. Crawford and Bertini both got their start by going to film school and becoming production assistants (PAs.) New York City’s booming entertainment production industry brought the panelists together. “There’s no place like New York,” Bertini said. “This is one of the best filming communities around.” Each of the panelists explained both the challenges and rewards associated with their positions, and how others can take advantage of the many opportunities available in the City’s thriving industry. Some of their suggestions were to find work as production assistants, attend a film school and apply to the various labors unions that deal directly with film production. Panelists also recommend people have an idea of what exactly they want to do in the business. And for those who don’t know what part they want to play yet, “find work on small or low-budget productions as PAs,” said Bertini. “As a PA you get to see it all and you can quickly move up on smaller projects,” Crawford added. The panel discussion was part of an ongoing initiative to educate New Yorkers about the various jobs which exist behind the scenes in film, television and commercial production. MOFTB holds a number of educational seminars throughout the year. Visit www.nyc.gov/film for updates and information.   Special Effects wizards create snow on a sunny May day (l), while the panelists take a photo with Commissioner Katherine Oliver (r). Stuntmen took jumps from a lift to show what goes into the onscreen action (below). 
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