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  • Arguments over grammar and style are often as fierce as those over IBM versus Mac, and as fruitless as Coke versus Pepsi and boxers versus briefs. (Jack Lynch)    
  • The process of translating comprises in its essence the whole secret of human understanding of the world and of social communication. (Hans Georg Gadamer)    
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Sonja at Film by the Sea

sonja in action - photo leonard passchierFilm festival Film by the Sea means: Sonja behind the desk. During the festival I make texts, answer press questions, keep the website up to date and make schedules.

But working at Film by the Sea changes you in a kind of Jack of all trades. If necessary, I can help out wherever I am needed. So besides my work at the desk, I have worked behind the bar, distributed newspapers, held pep talks for my colleagues, introduced films, collected empty glasses and above all: enjoyed myself.

The hustle and bustle of the festival is over now and I have one week left to finish my work and set up new initiatives for the upcoming edition. Which means that as of now I am looking for new and challenging assignments. So, if you are looking for a text tiger, an amazing communicator and/or allround enthusiast, mail me!

Of course, you can also read up on my communication experience first.

PS: The pic of Sonja in action was taken by Leonard Passchier