Introduction for the Norwalk Film Festival Intern

I’m Alexis Rosa! I’m 27 years old, an Aries, and love a good book! I am working as an intern for the Norwalk Film Festival for the Fall 2025 semester. I am currently enrolled at CT State Norwalk in my last semester before I graduate with an associate degree in Communications: Journalism. I plan on getting my bachelor’s degree once I land a job! 

I graduated high school in 2016, this is my second go at college. I did one semester at CT State Norwalk after high school and decided it wasn’t for me at that moment. I started working at a hair salon and fell in love with that industry. So I went to cosmetology school and got my hair license. I worked in hair salons for five years but then again felt like I needed a change. It led me back to CT State Norwalk to finish my associate degree and it has been the best decision I have made so far in my life. My second go around at college has been life changing. It led me to a degree I’m passionate about. I have enjoyed all my classes and have had great professors. Just a reminder: IT’S NEVER TOO LATE! 

I have always loved films, TV shows, books, and pop culture. Going to the movie theater is something I have always loved to do. I still try to make it to the theater once a month to watch a new movie that has come out. I love supporting films by seeing them in theaters on the big screen! I got introduced to independent film last semester when I took a course focused on it. I enjoyed every film we watched and realized how important independent film is. That’s why I’m happy I landed an internship with the Norwalk Film Festival because their mission is important. Showcasing independent filmmakers and their stories in a small community! 

I will be making future blog posts, be on the look out for them!

Fun Facts:

My two all time favorite movies are ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ and ‘Jaws’. 

I LOVE the MLB! Huge follower. My team is the New York Yankees and I never miss a game! (Yes, I’m still heartbroken about game 5 in the 2024 World Series) 

I read 100 books in 2023. I run a book Instagram @alexisbook_shelf

I got engaged this year in June in La Jolla, California. 

Anthony Bourdain is one of my biggest inspirations. 

I’m currently rewatching ‘Sons of Anarchy’ for the third time and watching ‘Dexter’ for the first time. 

I have 7 cats! 

I want to travel to all 50 states! I have 13 under my belt so far. 

I’m currently reading Matthew McConaughey's memoir.