La Puente, California

To all Film Industry Professionals: After the uncertainty in the Film Industry over the last few years are you still enjoying your profession? In what ways have you had to adapt to survive in this industry? Do you find meaning in your work? Is the pay worth the sacrifice? How did you sacrifice...

I am interested to making a career out of acting, screenwriting or playwriting, as well as using my musical abilities of singing and songwriting. I understand that networking is key but as an actress I have only done background work, and student films, plus an online commercial. I don't have an...

Self discovery

I'm currently a freshman, and my electives are due pretty soon. I was wondering what APs would be most beneficial to take. Sadly, my school only offers 4 AP electives for sophomores. These are AP Computer Science Principles, AP Seminar, AP Human Geography, and AP Psychology. I am currently in...

As an incoming econ major I'm preparing myself to network in college but I'm struggling. How do you get used to putting yourself out there? Does it ever get easier?

Hello there! I'm a soon to be college freshmen for character animation, and I've always been fascinated by the animation industry as a whole, especially the behind scenes part of the animation industry. I've seen many a documentary on the ins and outs of working on big name films and...

I looked to my financial aid package and it comes to an estimated total of 14k that I need to pay.

I like DIY house projects, how can I make money like that?

I’m in 12th grade and picked psychology as my main major but I also want to minor in business. Aside from those I think I also want to major in sports management and minor in counseling. My problem with this is that would be a lot of work and I don't know if I have enough time in my schedule to...

I am going to be studying costume design in the fall and I am struggling on how to balance my creative vision.

What is the best way to make connections in college for a career in the film industry, namely with regard to acting, writing, cinematography, and/or directing? I am a graduating high school senior with zero connections with any other filmmakers or artists. I am looking to break out of my shell...

I came to the United States from Afghanistan after the Taliban took over. Back home, I didn’t have access to education, especially as a girl, and when I arrived here, I struggled with the language barrier. Despite all of that, I’ve been working hard to succeed in school. I’m still figuring out...

As a senior in high school I am stuck between choosing nursing or radiology. What advice to you have?

What I can do to have more economically help? #Spring25

As a senior in high school I want to be prepared for college and as much as I can. Wether that is getting advise from college villige or looking for a mentor to guide me during college.

Why is it required that students don’t get paid when clinical trials start? It’s 6 months of dedicating our time and gas which will lead us to not having an open schedule to get a job that does pay us so why can’t we as students get paid for clinical?

majoring in child development and I’m a high school senior right now

I don't know if my resume is good, I keep applying and I get no responses. I am a college student with no pervious experience. Where should I start? I am open to any job.

I am currently a 9th grader in California and want to pursue higher education in the education field. I hope to be a elementary teacher for 3rd and below for special education or other. I have volunteered at event for kids and kids in general but was wondering what would give me the most...

I am currently a 9th grader that is looking for summer opportunities mainly through things such as internships, camps, and workshops. I am looking for a more ways other then just volunteering for one event as though it gives you hours it doesn't mean much more. I doesn't matter if I need to...

After reading Camus' The Stranger and learning a little about Kafka, I've become fascinated with the ideas of absurdism and existentialism. If anyone can recommended me any YouTube videos, similar novels to Stranger, or any podcasts or audiobooks on said topics, I'd really appreciate it. I'm...

Earlier I was asking how to sink myself into the world of film history. As time went on, I became interested in the world of absurdism/existentialism after reading Albert Camus' The Stranger and Franz Kafka. How do I learn more about these theories specifically in film?

I am planning to pursue a career in the hospitality field (likely some sort of business administration but I would like to work in tourism or as a flight attendant.) What has the experience working in this field been like for you? What are the pros and cons I should know about, and tell me as...

I previously asked a question about time management but that's impossible now. Though I thought I had to interview for early college the principal let me straight in because of my exceptional test scores no interview needed. I was reading the acceptance form and it said students who do early...

From high school, what classes should I take? In college, what should my major be? Do you have any advice?

Right now I’m still a college student and just wondering besides the other modalities in Radiology starting as a X ray tech. Any other tips would be appreciated as well since I am just venturing every opportunity after graduating. I do value a work life balance and wish to provide for more my...

I'm planning for college (in my not-so-distant future). What college courses should I take, and/or what major should I choose, if I'm interested in becoming a video game designer/engineer?

So I'm in AVID and I know that might be a lot to do on top of Early College and Honors classes. I want to do marching band but I feel like it'll be a lot. Do you have any strageties on how I can balance these things?

do employers actually value well-rounded candidates, or do they just want specialists?

I already write short reviews on Letterboxd, I made my own separate Instagram on film itself, but how can really dedicate myself to cinema and film studies? Any advice helps, thank you!