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Amber
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What were the steps you took in order to pursue a career in the film industry?
For all those who are pursuing a career in the film industry, especially those who have created their own film or worked on a film production. What were the steps you took in order to pursue a career in the film industry?
I have heard a lot of different stories on how people pursued a career in the film industry. Some stories are alike, but one part that I like is that all of the stories that I've heard are different because they each have their own unique tale.
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Steve Jacobson
Creative Leader/Content Creator/Producer/Editor/Storyteller
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I began my journey by co-writing and co-producing a short film that won numerous awards and gained industry recognition. Sounds easy? It wasn't, especially 47 years ago. But you can do it too! Start by writing a short script about something you know well, and gather your family and friends to help you bring it to life. Share it on various platforms, enter film festivals, and see if you can make a name for yourself. Then, do it again. And again. Meanwhile, connect with as many professionals as you can to showcase your talents. Many people are doing this today, and AI adds a new twist to the game. Master it, and you'll have an edge over others.
Be brave and turn your passion into reality!
Be brave and turn your passion into reality!
Emmanuel M'bra
Screenwriter and Film Analyst
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Abidjan, Lagunes Region, Côte d'Ivoire
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Emmanuel’s Answer
Hello Amber,
Film industry is a very wonderful, interesting and dynamic field. It goes with many different jobs, each job has its particularity. For example, screenwriter, producer, director, etc. And they are unique. That is to say that if you want to learn Film or cinema at school, great will be to specialize yourself in one of these subjects.
Then after school (courses), after getting more experiences in Filmmaking, you can now start working on your own project, join a movie industry or deal with interships.
Making a good career in the film industry is more about passion, cinema lover, and determination.
Hard work and resilience matter too.
Don’t care about what people attest. Do you have a project? Do you have a story to tell? Come on, take the first step. Write down your first word. In fact, it takes time to produce and end a movie, that’s why you should start early. No matter about what people will say.
Their story is not yours, the original ideas and projects you have in your mind are unique and yours. Be positive and optimistic and embrace the industry of movie.
The film industry is fantastic, since formerly till this 21st century. Every year, we have new movies, thence, the next can be yours.
Dare, follow your intuition, watch and analyze more movies, read and write more, try to solve problems and trust in yourself.
Amber, you can make a great career in the film industry. Train yourself and then bring your creativity in the world of cinema.
Film industry is a very wonderful, interesting and dynamic field. It goes with many different jobs, each job has its particularity. For example, screenwriter, producer, director, etc. And they are unique. That is to say that if you want to learn Film or cinema at school, great will be to specialize yourself in one of these subjects.
Then after school (courses), after getting more experiences in Filmmaking, you can now start working on your own project, join a movie industry or deal with interships.
Making a good career in the film industry is more about passion, cinema lover, and determination.
Hard work and resilience matter too.
Don’t care about what people attest. Do you have a project? Do you have a story to tell? Come on, take the first step. Write down your first word. In fact, it takes time to produce and end a movie, that’s why you should start early. No matter about what people will say.
Their story is not yours, the original ideas and projects you have in your mind are unique and yours. Be positive and optimistic and embrace the industry of movie.
The film industry is fantastic, since formerly till this 21st century. Every year, we have new movies, thence, the next can be yours.
Dare, follow your intuition, watch and analyze more movies, read and write more, try to solve problems and trust in yourself.
Amber, you can make a great career in the film industry. Train yourself and then bring your creativity in the world of cinema.
PRIYANKA SIL
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PRIYANKA’s Answer
Pursuing a career in the film industry began with getting honest about why I wanted to be part of it—realizing it wasn’t about fame, but about storytelling. I chose to study film formally, which gave me technical knowledge and collaborative experience, though I’ve seen many succeed without school as long as they consistently create. Early on, I took whatever jobs I could find—working as a production assistant on indie shoots, volunteering at festivals, and helping edit student films. Being on set taught me how the industry actually functions and who does what. At the same time, I started making my own projects—writing short scripts, directing low-budget films with friends, and submitting them to festivals. One got in. One didn’t. But each one taught me something. Alongside that, I built relationships with others on the same path—writers, directors, cinematographers—people I genuinely admired and liked working with. Over time, these collaborations turned into long-term creative partnerships.