PASSIONATE PROFESSIONALS

The Queens World Film Festival, New York Women in Film and Television, Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, The Gaia Zine and Epicenter – NY proudly announce PASSION in ACTION, a day-long mentoring event to bring high school and college students together with Passionate Professionals in the Arts, Sciences, Finance, Women’s Sports, Nonprofit Sectors and More.

The morning session of this day long event will concentrate on developing personal professionalism related to the arts including developing a mission statement, compiling ideas on how to promote your work and creating your back pocket networking tool kit. The afternoon is devoted to a round robin speed networking event so that all attendees have the opportunity to spend 30 minutes with 3 different Passionate Professionals.

The morning will concentrate on developing personal professionalism related to the arts with the afternoon devoted to a round robin networking event so that all attendees, have the opportunity to spend 30 minutes with 3 different Passionate Professionals.

Thank you to Casey Zenner  for being one of our Passionate Professionals!

Casey Zenner

Filmmaker/Videographer

Born in Mesa, Arizona Casey studied Film Production at the Scottsdale School of Film and Theater before moving to NYC to pursue a career in the film industry. He has worked on several award winning short films and music videos as well as many commercial and industrial videos.

Question & Answer

What is a personal character trait that you have leaned on in your career?

I am proud to be very good at communicating with my team members, leaning on and trusting them, and overall working well with a group.

What is your best advice for young creatives who are thinking about college?

Be humble, be enthusiastic, be open minded. Meet as many people as you can, students and professors, and enjoy yourself.

What is your best advice for young creatives who are beginning their careers?

You can never stop learning. Always humble yourself and be open to every opportunity to learn something new.