CCSU Film Student captures McDonald’s…and then this happened!
CCSU Film student and 2020 graduate, Tyler Helmbrecht is on the brink of success…This is his story.
TYLER: In the early winter of 2019, I wanted to create a short film centering on my work at McDonald’s. To be honest, I had never dedicated enough time to my filmmaking as sticking to one project was difficult. While I always carried my camera, like most of us, I had strong mental blockades that I needed to break. It was also challenging to not get discouraged throughout the process. But don’t!
In my McDonald’s film, I wanted to highlight my experiences as an employee, which also included a McDonald’s scholarship for my CCSU education as a filmmaker. On March 4th, 2020, I completed the first draft. It was forty-eight seconds long, cheesy and simple. Later, I had completed a second draft, which still needed work.

During my last semester at CCSU, Corona virus hit and classes were no longer live. Feedback from CCSU’s Film program continued. Slowly, I plowed through…and then, after about 10 drafts, it happened. I finished.

the Senior Vice President of corporate McDonald’s – other higher ups as well. Because of this film, corporate McDonald’s connected me with their primary advertising firm and today, I am on my second interview for employment at that firm.
Posted by Jeff Teitler – Professor of Communication
Production and Performance Studies
Central Connecticut State University
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