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Fourth-year economics student Ali Mahir Aksu landed a job as an associate producer on the film “Laid in America” about high school exchange students. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)

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International student launches film career as &#039;Laid in America&#039; associate producer - Daily Bruin

International student launches film career as &#8216;Laid in America&#8217; associate producer

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Ali Mahir Aksu was 18 years old when he traveled from his home country of Turkey to the United States. In the summer of 2012, Aksu attended Dream Careers’ summer internship program on the entertainment industry.

https://dailybruin.com/2016/11/01/international-student-launches-film-career-as-laid-in-america-associate-producer/

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International student launches film career as ‘Laid in America’ associate producer

By Shayda Dehnow

Nov. 1, 2016 12:00 a.m.