Friday, November 15, 2019
How to Get Started in a Film or Television Career
How to Get Started in a Film or Television Career How to Get Started in a Film or Television Career One of the hardest things about starting a film or television career is getting that first job- but it doesnt have to be that difficult, especially if youre armed with the right information. Here youll find various articles and reference materials to help you navigate your way toward getting your entertainment career off the ground. What Type of Career Are You Looking For? Start by narrowing down the selection of career choices. There are hundreds of entertainment careers, many of which can be quite lucrative and fulfilling. But you should know what youre looking for before you start looking. Here are some career profiles of some of the more popular film and television career choices: Makeup artistCasting directorScreenwriterCinematographerFilm director Assessing Your Skills What type of schooling does your particular career choice require? What types of things are you good at? Youll be surprised, and maybe happy, to know that most people in the entertainment field do not have any sort of specialized training. Most of the training they received was while on the job, for which there is no real substitute. A good approach, though, when youre beginning is to figure out which careers best match your abilities. You also want to get over the fear of not having enough experience, and figure out whether film school is for you: Assess your skills: Find out what youre good at. What innate skills do you have that you can immediately apply to a film or television career?Valuable skills you might not know you have: You probably took a number of school classes that at the time you thought were useless. You might be surprised to know that many of these skills will come in quite handy as you hone in on your entertainment career path.Should I go to film school?: From this article, you can get some answers to that age-old question most people entering the entertainment realm ask themselves. Where Do You Start Looking for Jobs? With the advent of the internet, finding jobs in the entertainment business became quite a bit easier. It used to be that the only way to find a job in the biz was through word of mouth. Now, most production companies have more work than they can handle and try to fill these positions with the most talented people they can find. Some quality resources include entry-level job possibilities. Variety job classifieds: Variety is one of the two biggest trade mags and has a great jobs section each day.Major media company job boards: Most of the major media companies (Disney, NBC-Universal, Warner Brothers, etc.) have pretty thorough job boards as well as a list of available internships. How Do I Write a Resume? When looking for your first job in the entertainment field, you are often required to provide some form of resume. Even if the only other job youve had was a part-time gig at the local fast food restaurant, you could build a solid resume that will help you get your foot in the door. They All Started Somewhere Heres some more good news: the vast majority of people who work in the film and television industry had no prior experience, no prodigy-like talent, and even fewer had an uncle with the last name of Coppola or Spielberg. Most people approached their entertainment career the same way you are, one day at a time. So, dont worry if the big break doesnt come during your first day, month, or even year. Remember the three Ps of just about any film or television career: stay passionate, persistent, and patient, and you will dramatically increase your odds of succeeding in the entertainment industry.
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