Jake's 340 Blog

The job I take on in the film industry is one that many aren’t aware exists. Everyone that watches movies without understanding how film crews work will typically remember the director or the actors more than any other role. They might remember the producers if they are more well known figures in the entertainment industry. While many are familiar with the director leading the creative process of a set, they need an assistant in order to focus on bringing their vision to life. That’s where the assistant director comes in. My name is Jake Patao and I work in the film industry with a focus as an assistant director. The assistant director takes on a lead role that can be overlooked: ensuring the set runs with consistency and efficiency and that the director is as comfortable as possible. These are fairly vague descriptions and even when told these things, many still fail to understand the deeper meaning behind these tasks and how to achieve them at all. Much like many other roles on f...

  My name is Jake Patao and I come from Irvine, California. I also spend a good portion of my childhood in Yokohama, Japan as half of my family live there. Japanese culture is a big part of who I am while also being American, half of each culture. Where I'm going is not set in stone, nor something I can predict accurately. The general direction I'm aiming for is somewhere in the film industry as an Assistant Director, Producer, or any logistical role involved in film production. With my business major, I will also look at the possibility of a marketing position or starting my own production company. I plan on getting to these potential places by seizing opportunities on sets that come up through my network in the industry as well as applying myself to various productions in the LA area. I will also look to apply for internships and job opportunities in marketing to expand myself in that field if film production does not immediately work out. Worst case scenario, I will look for...