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Ishavishali is a second year student on BA (Hons) Film and Television at London College of Communication.
Why did you choose to study your course and why London College of Communication?
I attended an Open Day and thought the college was amazing! I joined the Autumn/Winter Insights workshops and felt at home in the creative environment that is UAL and fell in love with the inviting atmosphere.
What’s the most interesting project you’ve worked on so far?
The TV Production term, for sure. In teams of about 15-20 people, we made a teleplay and a talk show in the space of a few and aired it live. The electricity running through the room in preparation for the shows was incredible - I’ll never forget it.
Have you had any opportunities to engage with industry whilst on the course?
A lot of our lecturers are still working in industry so they’re constantly giving us insight. We also have regular speakers from across the industry, coming in with an amazing list of credits, including some of the biggest productions in Europe. Their experience gives us an idea of what to expect when working after graduating.
What important piece of advice would you give to students thinking of studying this course?
Come with energy and don’t wait for people to tell you what to do. Search for opportunities, make films outside of uni with the mass of collaborators around you, enter competitions on whims - you’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain.
What has been the highlight of your LCC experience so far?
I became a Royal Television Society (RTS) scholar through LCC and now I’ve won an RTS Award for best film. The experience of making the film that won that award has changed who I am as a person. Each film you make helps you grow is ways you won’t expect and LCC throws opportunities at you left, right and centre.
What are your career aspirations?
I’d love to be an activist filmmaker, making films that provoke people to make a change and stand for what they believe in.
What is the most important thing you've learnt on the course so far?
Communicate with who you work with - I know this sounds basic but it’s so easy to forget, and this doesn’t just mean voicing your opinions, it also means voicing them in a kind manner. Also, take breaks when you need them; it’s so easy to burn out when you’re in this field, so take your time.
What's it like to be a student in London, and what would your dream day in the city be like?
I love London, especially at sundown. The city is alive and there’s art everywhere you turn. My dream day would be to dip in and out of multiple art galleries with friends, grabbing freshly made pastries from small cafes and having a picnic before watching a film in Barbican.
What are some of your favourite things about studying in Elephant and Castle?
The 11th floor of the Tower Block in LCC, the sunset is like no other. I definitely fell in love with LCC the first time I saw that sunset. There’s a certain peace in watching the city be itself from a distance.
If you had to describe your LCC experience in three words, what would they be?
Breath-taking, unparalleled and art.
View the BA (Hons) Film and Television course page.
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