Isabella Mastrodicasa
Film and TV Coordinator
Heroes and Villains Entertainment
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
I was born in a 7000 inhabitants town in the middle of nothing in Italy, with no film background
My family pushed me to become a lawyer and did not support my creative side
I did not speak English
I earned a bachelor and master degree in law and learned English, I kept on being patient while I figured out a plan to achieve my goals
I told my family I was going to move to LA and pursue my career in film regardless from their support
I enrolled at UCLA and earned a film background
I found my first job at a top agency through hard work and overcoming all the challenges
I got a second job where I was promoted from assistant to Film and TV coordinator
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Liceo Classico Mariano Buratti
Liceo Classico Mariano Buratti
Bachelor
law
Bocconi School of Law
law
Bocconi School of Law
Certification/License
Business and Managment of Entertainment
University of California, Los Angeles
Business and Managment of Entertainment
University of California, Los Angeles
Certification/License
Comparative Private Law
University of Strasbourg
Comparative Private Law
University of Strasbourg
Certification/License
Summer School
Harvard University
Summer School
Harvard University
Career
Film and TV Coordinator
I work in literary management and production. I develope for film and tv, I handle the careers of writers & directors
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Art
Accomplishing Goals
Day to Day
I take meetings and investe in networking. I read trades, make calls and find opportunities for our clients. I read scripts and give development notes, I follow up on clients meetings, and coordinate the film and tv intel for the entire company.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Go work at an agency, it’s like going to military school. It will challenge you, give you the thick skin you need, connections to build your network, clarity on what you want to do in this business, and abilities you will never develop anywhere else at the same speed.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
law
law
Certification/License
Business and Managment of Entertainment
Business and Managment of Entertainment
Certification/License
Comparative Private Law
Comparative Private Law
Certification/License
Summer School
Summer School
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"I had language and cultural barriers that I had to overcome. Some people made me feel bad about it, but most supported me and empathized with it, guiding me on how to be better."
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation Immigrant
