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How much time should I spend in volunteering on other peoples film projects while at college?

I want to know what a good balance should be #film

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David’s Answer

Hello Mark, I second Steven Bachrach's as much as possible. Try to work in as many departments as you can and learn as much as you can. The more you know the more valuable you become, not just for your project but as an asset on other's projects. When you are an asset you will be remembered. Assets get hired. Deadwood gets fired. (I have personally fired interns before)

Making movies is a team effort. Every member of that team works in a specialized department. Every department works in conjunction with the other departments. On set if you know what they all are doing then you know where to be and more importantly where not to be. You earn respect, make friends and good contacts by getting the job done and not interfering with the flow.
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Steven’s Answer

Hi Mark-

I would say "as much as possible". The more you do, the more accomplished you become at various jobs/production roles, the more confident you become in your own abilities. Also, crewing for people helps you get assistance on your own stuff, since relationships are formed and a quid-pro-quo is a natural consequence.
Hope that helps!
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