Film vs. State Dept. Internships

massmom2
Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:21:41 +0000

Advice appreciated: Son is a double major in film and history, most interested in a film career but realistic about making a living in film. He has been offered two internships, one unpaid with State Dept. in overseas posting, helping to make outreach/PR films (and yes, he received security clearance). The second internship, minimum wage, is with a major Hollywood studio, as a set decoration intern. He is really torn, as he thinks both are great opportunities and knows he is lucky. Thoughts? The money/travel differences are not determining factors–we will support either choice. He knows the State Dept. internship is competitive and prestigious. But he also wonders if the movie gig would be his break and his chance to get his foot in the door.