Her Story
About Christina
Christina Almuina graduated from Full Sail University in Orlando in May 2026 with a Bachelor's degree in Film, earning valedictorian honors after completing an accelerated two-year program that began in 2024. Her expertise lies in the office side of film, encompassing management and producing. She served as producer on a Coca-Cola commercial through the Refreshing Films program, where she handled crew memos, budgeting, crew management, scheduling, equipment orders, and client communications, ultimately winning the Cinemark Fan Favorite Award, which led to national distribution in Cinemark theaters and a visit to their headquarters in Dallas. Almuina is currently embarking on her career by seeking office PA opportunities, including an upcoming interview, and plans to relocate to Atlanta. She volunteers at Filmgate in Miami, an organization that supports filmmakers by providing feedback on scripts. Almuina attributes her drive to a desire to create lasting memories and inspire people emotionally through film, drawing from personal experiences like watching movies with her father. She emphasizes maintaining a positive attitude in high-stress production environments and advises aspiring professionals to be passionate, relentless, and to build strong networks.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Christina
01What do you attribute your success to?
My motivation is to inspire people and help them emotionally through film. Film is a powerful way to create memories and move people, reaching across the world to evoke shared human emotions.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Always have a good attitude, especially in high-stress film productions. Being positive helps keep the whole team in a good mood even during overnight shoots.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be passionate and show your passion in everything you do. Have a good attitude, be relentless, don't give up, remind yourself of your end goal, and rely on camaraderie with those around you.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge is inexperience and getting my foot in the door while balancing being a full-time student. Networking has been key, and I'm hopeful with the contacts I've made.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Creating memories through film that bring people together, like watching movies with my dad and discussing them afterward. Inspiring and moving people emotionally through storytelling is what drives me.
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