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 Fay Samaras for being one of our Passionate Professionals!

  • Film & Television Studio Operations

Fay Samaras

Film & Television Studio Operations at Kaufman Astoria Studios

Fay Samaras is a Stage Manager at Kaufman Astoria Studios (KAS) with 7 years of experience in Studio Operations. Focusing on booking the Studio’s soundstages, Fay is a direct liaison between the Studio production clients and the whole team at KAS which is a full-service facility.

Prior to joining the KAS Operations team Fay completed her BA in Psychology at Queens College and her Masters at Long Island University. She was brought on as an Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Operations at KAS and quickly expanded her role to assume the duties of Stage Manager. Fay’s role as a Stage Manager involves a widespread range of responsibilities from the start to the end of a production’s term. Fay is more than delighted and gratified in her new career path.

Question & Answer

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

My curiosity has helped drive me to be independently motivated in learning new skills allowing me to take initiative in expanding my role.

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

Resiliency is the key to pushing your goals forward and it is very important for you to be your biggest advocate.

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

Be flexible, life rarely goes according to plan but your ability to adapt will help you succeed.