American INSIGHT Interns 2000-2010

Waldo Aguirre - University of the Arts

Joanna Benjamin - Haverford College

Steven Bogda - Art Institute of Philadelphia

Lauren Collins - Carnegie Mellon University

Angelina Conti - Haverford College

Christopher Cowperthwait - Syracuse University

Luke Fentress - Rome, Italy

Carla Gentile -Villanova University
Jennifer Gilbert -Villanova University
Colleen Gillon -Villanova University
Alana Hoffman - University of the Arts

Latia Johnson - Art Institute of Philadelphia

Jennae Luecke - Clarion College

Theresa McCaffery - Art Institute of Philadelphia
Clare Murray -Villanova University

Jake Paine -Drexel University
Patricia Perez -Villanova University

Janine Rabb - Temple University

Chris Rorer -Trinity College

James T Rowland - Art Institute of Philadelphia

Laura Ann Rugarber - University of Pennsylvania

Yulia Sakovich - LaSalle University
Lindsay Shoff - Villanova University

Victoria Vargas - Haverford Colleg

Aditi Vora - Villanova University

Molly Wasser - Wellesley College
Victoria Winterhalter -Villanova University

Palmer Yale - University  of Pennsylvania

Carl Yungmann - Drexel University

Intern Testimonials

Working at American INSIGHT for the summer has helped me make great progress in my personal abilities.  I have been given the chance to start a major project from start to finish, within a certain time frame.  I was able to take what I learned from school, and apply it to what I was doing at American INSIGHT.  Now, I will be taking the things I have learned during my internship such as shooting in the field, time management and editing under a time limit; and applying them to any jobs I will have in the future.  American INSIGHT has helped me grow as a videographer, and as a person.

                         Steven Bogda, The Art Institute of Philadelphia

The collective, collaborative environment at American INSIGHT is rare and important for young people with limited career experience. I would recommend this job based largely on that dynamic and the emphasis on creativity and inspiration."

                                                         Angelina Conti, Haverford College

"Although I only came to American INSIGHT for a summer internship,I ended up staying for an entire year because I learned so much more than I expected to learn from a typical internship. The office was open and hands on, my superiors listened to and took into consideration my opinions, and the experience that I gained in the past year proved immeasurable. In addition to learning the daily life of an office, I gained experience in film festival submission, public relation duties, rights and reproductions work with local and national museums, creating documentary credits, expanding American INSIGHT’s Internship Program, and independent distribution."

                                                    Jennifer Gilbert, Villanova University

"I have thoroughly enjoyed working at American INSIGHT and know I have learned much through the experience. I worked primarily on research for an upcoming documentary, A Sacred Challenge. My job was to research and compile information pertaining to William Penn, while another intern focused on Violet Oakley… By working at American INSIGHT, I was able to learn about nonprofit organizations, business, presentations of an idea and even about filmmaking."

                                            Victoria Winterhalter, Villanova University

"Inspiring artist Jean-Michel Basquiat once said, “I know one day I’ll turn the corner, and I won’t be ready for it.” His profound statement certainly could be applied to my experience with American Insight. If you want something more than getting coffee, answering phones, and wrapping AV chords, I recommend this experience to you. This job has boosted my spirit, my rolodex, and my resume. "

                                                                 Jake Paine, Drexel University

"I came to American INSIGHT when Arthur B. Carles: Philadelphia Artist was being edited, and I was responsible for organizing the legal paperwork to finish editing the film… At American INSIGHT I found something I enjoyed doing. In the fall, I will start law school and specialize in copyright law."

                                                        Patricia Perez, Villanova University

"At American INSIGHT, the world of filmmaking and historical documentaries becomes reality rather than the theory espoused by my professors in my film classes. In school, I never get to learn about the business side of film production, which just as important as the artistic side. In order to achieve my current aspiration to be a filmmaker, I need to know the invaluable business and fundraising skills that I learned at American INSIGHT."

                                                              Molly Wasser, Wellesley College

"At American INSIGHT I was able to develop my fundraising skills; specifically, I researched the online Foundation Center Directory and compiled a database of local and national foundations that would be good candidates for providing support… My involvement in American INSIGHT gave me valuable marketable skills and experience and I now have the confidence to take my first steps into the career world."

                                                        Colleen Gillon, Villanova University

"At American INSIGHT I have acquired knowledge of the nonprofit sector, film production, and office management and developed the abilities to multitask and work under deadline. Additionally, because of American INSIGHT’s small size, I feel I have been able to have significant input at a higher level than I would in a larger organization."

                                                         Carla Gentile, Villanova University