We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Luna Abreia a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Luna, thanks for joining us today. Are you happier as a creative? Do you sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job? Can you talk to us about how you think through these emotions?
I find myself asking that question almost every day. The industry’s relentless pace and inherent insecurity create a constant source of anxiety and stress, especially when there’s no guarantee of when the next job or opportunity to showcase my skills will come around. Even with this perpetual uncertainty on my mind, I can honestly say that I wouldn’t trade my career for any other. This is my dream, and it’s worth every challenge. Nothing quite matches the exhilaration of signing on for a new project or sharing the final results with a client, only to have them genuinely love it. It’s a feeling that makes all the struggles worthwhile—a feeling I’m determined to fight for every step of the way.
Luna, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
My name is Luna Abreia, I am a 20 year old aspiring filmmaker living in NYC chasing my dreams! I first moved to the city at 18 to study at the fashion institute of technology. While a small school for film, I felt a calling to be there.
I am currently the Head of Videography and production at Primadonna Zine, a NYC based collaborative magazine. I am also a freelance videographer and filmmaker during my free times, always trying to create new ideas.
I would love for people to know how passionate I truly am about my craft, it is my passion and something that runs in my blood. Being introduced to the industry very young with both my father and grandfather being directors, I always knew I was meant to work in film.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
The most rewarding aspect of being a creative lies in the sensation of bringing a project to completion—pouring your heart and soul into every aspect. It’s akin to therapy, an act of releasing a carefully crafted ball of energy that has been nurtured for months, unveiling it to the world. While the prospect can be daunting, the sheer thrill of the experience is undeniably exhilarating.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
I believe almost every PA job I’ve undertaken serves as a powerful testament to my resilience—a quality anyone who has been a PA can certainly relate to.
Working on a large set is an experience that, quite frankly, can be dehumanizing. Surrounded by individuals you’ve admired your entire life, it’s a surreal environment.
I can’t count the number of times I’ve returned home from a PA job, emotionally drained and shedding tears over being treated poorly. Yet, oddly enough, those moments, though excruciating at the time, have contributed to my growth and professional development. Enduring those humbling and hurtful experiences at the bottom of the industry’s food chain has made me stronger and, ultimately, a better professional in the field.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.lunaabreia.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunaabreia/
- Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/luna-abreia-67b69521a
- Other: VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/lunaabreia