University of Southern California

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld shares a passion for cinematic arts with his grandfather, Jacques Roitfeld, and his uncle, Pierre. Vladimir followed his passion to the University of Southern California in Los Angeles where he earned degrees in Business, International Relations, and Cinema & Television. USC is one of the world's top private research schools recognized for its selectivity and its strong programs in the arts, technology, and international trade; approximately 35,000 students enroll each year.

Moving to the United States for school was originally the idea of his parents but Vladimir is happy with his education at USC: “When you grow up in Europe, you see all the American colleges on TV with campuses, and football fields, people playing sports, going to college in sunny places, and riding bikes or skateboards to school. USC was exactly how I pictured it. It was fantastic. But...in LA, you’re a bit far from your family and your friends.” Vladimir worked as a producer's assistant at Paramount for six months after graduation before moving back to New York to begin his career as an art dealer, tailor, curator.

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