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Flashpoint Academy helped kick off the 45th annual Chicago International Film Festival live on the red carpet, Thursday, October 8th.

Armed with cameras, mics, and great professional attitudes, students and production crew interviewed the evening’s guest of honor, Uma Thurman (who would receive CIFF’s Career Achievement Award), as well as actress Jacqueline Bisset and Chicago’s Mayor Richard M. Daley.

The student crew, Jaime Perez and Caitlin Musick (film/broadcast), were blown away by the intelligent, soft-spoken Ms. Thurman and the beautiful, engaging Ms. Bisset. This real-world experience helped them to learn first hand what it means to be a true professional outside of the classroom, requiring them to make quick production decisions, exhibit composure, and demonstrate Red Carpet and Press Pit etiquette.

Events such as the CIFF red carpet will continue to differentiate the Flashpoint graduate from the rest of the pack, allowing them to showcase not just their outstanding reels but the successful on-the-job experiences that are a part of their scholastic background.