Bog post written by Kristen Tomkowid, Journalism '15, FLEFF Intern, Poughkeepsie, New York

One month ago today, I started my blogging internship with FLEFF. Time is just flying by and this coming weekend is already the FLEFF Kick-off Event. So much is happening now. It's about a month until the actual festival but now is the time we have of generating hype.

We've been doing plenty of street teaming handing out flyers and coupons and now we start preparing for actual FLASH MOBS!! Out of the blue, show-stopping, instant shows. Hopefully, they will be as awesome as the festival proves to be.

In our class, we've also been learning a lot about festivals in general from Cannes in France to the Sundance Festival. This class is different from others in that we take what we learn and apply it directly into the festival. Learn. DO!

I am also excited to see 5 Broken Cameras and Dear Governor Cuomo as well as work on a Derive App and with EngageMedia. These are great opportunities that I am happy to be a part of.

FLEFF Kicks off March 3rd to help save Cinemapolis! Come join us for some screenings and chats with those who worked on some of the films!