I’ve been able to go along and see my work and my name on the big screen. It’s a dream come true for anyone who works in film and television.

Maggie Campbell-Hunt

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When Maggie Campbell-Hunt left school she initially went to university simply because “everyone does”.

However, studying Commerce, she soon found that she wasn’t passionate about the subject. So in a bold move, she switched institutions and decided instead to study the Certificate in Film and Television (Level 4).

“I loved the idea of being able to study in a hands-on way without being committed to three or more years of study and the fees that go along with that.”

Maggie enjoyed the personalised attention and small class sizes too. “I got a sense that people cared about my success and that I wasn’t going to go unnoticed. I also got more one-on-one time with lecturers,” explains Maggie.

“However, the best thing was definitely learning industry-relevant skills. We got to learn Premiere Pro which is one of the leading pieces of software in the editing profession.”

Maggie currently works for Warner Brothers television on the TV series “The Block”. “When I watch an episode I think to myself, “Oh I synced that footage” and that’s quite a cool feeling.”

In her spare time, Maggie dabbles in documentary film-making. Last year she edited a documentary which was accepted into the Documentary Edge festival and screened in both Auckland and Wellington. The same documentary has also just been accepted into a film festival in Melbourne.

Maggie’s next goal is to continue working in post-production and get a job editing reality television.

“Every day I am learning new skills that allow me to grow and take the next steps in my career. I’m confident that if I keep working hard I will get there.”

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