433: How to Break Into Post Production in the Entertainment Industry w/ Arbi Derzakharian, IMAX [Espresso Shots]

Arbi Derzakharian was the senior director of operations and post-production at IMAX, where he oversaw the supply chain and post production of films for IMAX theatres around the world. Before he quit in June 2019, Arbi spent over four years at IMAX, which uses a system of high-resolution cameras, film formats, film projectors and theatres to give fans the most immersive entertainment experience possible. Arbi also worked at Deluxe Digital Cinema for nine years as the director of customer service where he managed customer support for over 4,500 theatres across the United States and Canada. When Arbi enrolled at the University of Southern California he thought he wanted to become a director and writer, but instead he double majored in Cinema, Television and Communications. In late spring 2019, Arbi made a snap decision and quit IMAX to figure out what he wanted to do next. Press play on this Espresso Shots episode to learn how to land one of those creative jobs!  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: What keywords should you look for when applying to entry-level jobs in post production Where you are able to locate internships that involve post production How important is your major when trying to get a job in post production Why critical thinking is more useful than specific technological know how when you’re starting out Why thick skin is useful when working in entertainment How working in the entertainment industry can allow you to let your inner-kid run free Why you should check out Office Space and What Just Happened If you want to listen to Arbi’s main T4C episode please check out T4C episode #252