BFA Acting alum, Eric Freilich
“A BFA in acting from UBC provided tremendous value for me within the world of acting, but it was only once I stepped out of that world that I realized how truly advantageous the skillset I acquired is. The confidence in myself when something goes off-script, the appreciation for the subtleties of language, the subtext and emotion that underlies every human interaction – these are the perspectives I gained from my BFA.
I am uniquely positioned in my career because of my training, and I would not be where I am without it. Everything in corporate law – from persuasive writing and negotiation to proper legal drafting – comes down to being able to tell a good story. Effective communication is at the heart of all things business and law. The BFA from UBC sends its graduates into the world with a holistic understanding of human character and equipped with the tools to communicate effectively. Without an understanding of character, one cannot tell a good story. Without a good story, one cannot communicate effectively. Without effective communication, one’s technical skills are worthless. The BFA from UBC gave me a proper foundation for communication, and it serves me every day.”
About Eric:
Eric Freilich, BFA Acting, 2011
Eric graduated from the BFA in 2011 and spent time working mostly in TV and film in Vancouver before moving to Toronto in 2012. He landed a recurring role in Season 12 of Degrassi and a small role in the Nickelodeon series Life With Boys. He also played prominent roles in film versions of Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream produced for an educational app called Shakespeare at Play. He performed stunts in Pompeii and The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, as well as virtually every History Channel battle re-enactment docuseries to come through Toronto. Eric also produced, wrote, and directed a wide variety of small-budget theatre, TV, and film projects.
In 2014, Eric went back to school. He obtained his JD/MBA from Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business, and specialized in business law and finance. Eric spent his summers at Dentons Canada LLP before returning for his articles, and was hired back into the Business Law Group. Eric’s practice is focused on Canadian and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, general corporate/commercial work, and files involving clients in the entertainment industry. In particular, Eric enjoys working with clients who have developed a strong brand in entertainment and media and want to maximize other business interests.
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