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What are some jobs that are both film and history related?

What could I do tho get such a job?

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Katherine’s Answer

Contact someone at Angel Studios and let them know you'd like a mentor for your interest in film and history and see if there's a little job of some sort that you could do for them. Also read the book The Proximity Principle and see how you can use what it teaches.
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Vamshee’s Answer

You can do a major in film with minor in history or vice versa.

You can consider jobs like historian, Journalism, Archivist, Flim Production, Cinematographer, media researcher, Writers and Editors,

You can find the jobs in following industries.

Broadcast networks

Movie theaters

Advertising or marketing agencies

Public relations companies

Production companies, both large-scale and smaller independent ones

Newspapers

Digital content firms

Event companies

Market research agencies

Higher education institutions

Meusiums

Hope this helps or gives some idea.
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Jerry’s Answer

Interesting question. However, I'm not sure where you are going. Or is this just an exploration?

In other words, are you interested in the history of movies? Or history through movies.

The history of movies is a relatively straightforward academic study. There are loads of material out there.

But doing history through movies is more challenging. And, many would say, more interesting. In other words, select a historical topic, and then discuss or analyze through movies. As in:

1, Propaganda. Soviet, Third Reich, American WW Ii Disney or Warner Bros cartoons.
2. Historical events. Early U,S. immigration through Ellis Island. Origins of the Black Panthers political organization. The development of the first jet airplane. The political career of Theodore Roosevelt. The Freedom Riders.
3. The music connected to movies. Richard Rogers and Victory At Sea.

And so on.

Imaginative individuals make movies. Imaginative historians can use them.
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Carrie’s Answer

Hi Kalea,
It sounds like you're are looking to combine your passion for history with the potential for a career in filmmaking. There are two skills to consider and hone: storytelling and the technical aspects of film production. You can find good, free trainings for both on YouTube and LinkedIn Learning.

A journalist could work for non-profits, media companies, PR agencies, or even corporations. But to marry this with your interest in history makes me think of museums and zoos where they use content, including video, to promote exhibits or make their experience more interactive.

I would consider building a network with Film Producers—LinkedIn is a good place to start—and look for shadowing opportunities so you can strat to "learn the business."

All the best,
Carrie
Thank you comment icon You rock! This advice is very helpful. Kalea Jafer
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