Meet the Interns 2019

We love our new interns! Arriving months before opening night, the interns work tirelessly to bring the Traverse City Film Festival to life. They create the media that floods your timeline, help select the films you fill the venues to see, and plan the TCFF parties you can’t wait to attend. Sometimes they even change the marquee outside the iconic State Theatre. Their efforts are fueled by their love of the festival and affinity for Just Great Movies. Now’s your chance to meet our new interns! Find out their interests, some of their favorites, and their Hogwarts houses.

Read more about our incredible 2019 interns below!

RICH TRAN

School: Central Michigan University
Internship Position: Videography
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Favorite movie quote?
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
What movie would be greatly improved if turned into a musical?
Die Hard
What emoji do you use the most?
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Favorite ice cream flavor?
Blue Moon
There are two types of people in the world, what are they?
People who answer this question and the others…
Favorite boy band?
BROCKHAMPTON

NATALIE McCORVIE

School: Central Michigan University
Internship Position: Videography
Zodiac Sign: Leo

What is your favorite movie quote?
“I see you shiver with antici……..pation.” – Dr. Frank N. Furter, Rocky Horror Picture
If you were to binge one TV show for the rest of your life what would it be?
American Horror Story
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Mackinac Island Fudge
Favorite boy band?
The Jonas Brothers
Spirit animal?
Tiger
What Hogwarts house are you?
Gryffindor

JOHN SLOUGH

School: Central Michigan University
Internship Position: Videography
Zodiac Sign: Taurus

If you were to binge one TV show for the rest of your life what would it be?
BBC Sherlock
What movie would be greatly improved if it were turned into a musical?
A Quiet Place
What Hogwarts house are you?
Ravenclaw
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Chocolate
There are two types of people in this world, what are they?
Edward and Jacob fans
Favorite boy band?
BROCKHAMPTON

JILLIAN AVIS

School: Ferris State University
Internship Position: Videography
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

If you were to binge one TV show for the rest of your life what would it be?
The X-Files
What emoji do you use the most?
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Favorite ice cream flavor?
Mint Chocolate Chip
There are two types of people in this world, what are they?
People who think cilantro tastes like soap and normal people
What Pokemon are you?
Psyduck
Spirit animal?
Hedgehog

Yeon Ju

School: Central Michigan University
Internship Position: Videography
Zodiac Sign: Libra

Favorite movie quote?
“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – Winnie the Pooh
What movie would be greatly improved if it were turned into a musical?
The Truman Show
What emoji do you use the most?
?❤️?
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Chocolate
There are two types of people in the world, what are they?
People who are crazy and people who are crazier
Spirit animal?
Dog

NATALIE PHILIPP

School: Central Michigan University
Internship Position: Videography
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

If you were to binge one TV show for the rest of your life what would it be?
The Office
What is your most used emoji?
?
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Mint Chocolate Chip
There are two types of people in this world, what are they?
People that think all dogs are cute and people that are wrong.
Spirit animal?
Bee
Which Hogwarts house are you?
Hufflepuff

LAUREN DAWN

School: Michigan State University
Internship Position: Videography
Zodiac Sign: Cancer

If you were to binge one TV show for the rest of your life what would it be?
Bob’s Burgers
What movie would be greatly improved if it were turned into a musical?
Edward Scissorhands
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Moose Tracks
Favorite boy band?
BROCKHAMPTON
Spirit animal?
Cat
Which Hogwarts house are you?
Hufflepuff

MEGAN MOOMEY

School: Central Michigan University
Internship Position: Graphic Design
Zodiac Sign: Gemini

If you were to binge on one TV show for the rest of your life what would it be?
Adventure Time
What emoji do you use the most?
?
Favorite boy band?
BROCKHAMPTON
What Pokemon are you?
Mew
Spirit animal?
Cat
Which Hogwarts house are you?
Ravenclaw

SKYE SONNEGA

School: St. Olaf College
Internship Position: Media and Communications
Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Favorite movie quote?
“I brought cakes!” – Nick Carraway, Great Gatsby
If you could binge one TV show for the rest of your life what would it be?
How I Met Your Mother
What movie would be greatly improved if turned into a musical?
Paranormal Activity
Spirit animal?
Laborador Retriever
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Moomers’ Cherries Moobilee
There are two types of people in this world, what are they?
People who keep up with the Kardashians and people who don’t.

INGRID PETERSON

School: DePaul University
Internship Position: Media and Communications
Zodiac Sign: Taurus

What is your favorite movie quote?
All of Monty Python and the Holy Grail
If you were to binge one TV show for the rest of your life what would it be?
Seinfeld or Top Gear
There are two types of people in the world, what are they?
“The ones that can hang with me and the ones that are scared” – Britney Spears
Favorite boy band?
NSYNC
What Pokemon are you?
Charmander
Which Hogwarts house are you?
Slytherin

TESSA MACDONALD

School: Michigan State University
Internship Position: Film Prep
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Favorite movie quote?
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return.” – Moulin Rouge
If you were to binge one TV show for the rest of your life what would it be?
Queer Eye
What movie would be greatly improved if it were turned into a musical?
Harry Potter
What emoji do you use the most?
?
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Black Cherry
There are two types of people in the world, what are they?
People who like dogs and people I don’t need in my life.

SPENCER WALSH

School: Bowling Green State University
Internship Position: Office
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

If you you could binge one TV show for the rest of you life what would it be?
Community
What movie would be greatly improved if it were turned into a musical?
The Dark Knight Rises
There are two types of people in this world, what are they?
People who answer all parts of this question
What pokemon are you?
Psyduck
What is your spirit animal?
The Kool Aid Man
Which Hogwarts house are you?
Hufflepuff

JUSTIN LYLE

School: Central Michigan University
Internship Position: Office/Runner
Zodiac Sign: Leo

Favorite movie quote?
“Warriors! Come out to play!” –The Warriors
If you were to binge one TV show for the rest of your life what would it be?
Jeopardy
What movie would be greatly improved if it were turned into a musical?
Saving Private Ryan
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Peanut butter cup
Favorite boy band?
One Direction
What is your spirit animal?
Golden Retriever

KATE SCHALLER

School: Vanderbilt University
Internship Position: Office
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Favorite movie quote?
“It’s always fun to get away from camp, even for an hour!” -J.J., Wet Hot American Summer
If you were to binge one TV show for the rest of your life what would it be?
Fleabag
What emoji do you use the most?
?
There are two types of people in this world, what are they?
People who would die for Paddington, and people who haven’t seen a Paddington film
What is your spirit animal?
Cat

Hogwarts house?
Slytherin, with some Hufflepuff tendencies