“Don't be afraid to try everything. People will tell you you're not qualified or that there are jobs you shouldn't be doing on set, but it's just not true."
— Kristi League
The Interview Q&A
How long have you been working in the film industry? Where did you get your start?
“I've been freelancing for over 2 years. I got my start through connections straight out of film school. It really is true that it's all about who you know!”
Who is your biggest inspiration? What have they taught you?
“My biggest inspiration is my mom. Her kindness and ability to see things from every perspective has taught me how to keep my mind open and see the good in people. I'm a cynical person at heart, but she keeps me grounded.”
Where do you draw your inspiration from?
“I draw my inspiration from the people I surround myself with. Their passion and drive keeps my going, and inspires me to keep doing what I do.”
What are some of the biggest things you’ve accomplished in your career so far?
“When I was still in school, I won a College Television Emmy for producing work I did on a documentary. That was a surreal experience. After that, the company I work with called Oxenfree Film & Motion has won a few ADDY awards here and there for projects I've worked on. I'm also working on a feature film called Egghead & Twinkie coming out in 2022 as the lead editor. The project has gone viral on Tik Tok and has received plenty of awards, and we haven't even completed it yet!”
Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now? (No dream is too big!)
“In 5 years from now, I want to be able to live comfortably without having to worry about my bills. I know that sounds lame, but it really is a dream of mine! I want to be able to do the work I want to do and at the same time, not stress about every paycheck. I'm hoping it takes less than 5 years to feel that way!”
If you had one piece of advice for a woman who wants to get started in the film industry what it would be?
“Don't be afraid to try everything. People will tell you you're not qualified or that there are jobs you shouldn't be doing on set, but it's just not true. You can do anything you put your mind to, and you can't let those people bring you down.”