Career Questions tagged Film
Careers within the film industry aren't just limited to an actor. Behind the scenes, successful careers include writer, director, editor, and many more involved in a film crew. For more...

What is the annual salary of a just graduated student of cinema ?
I know the film industry is very competitive and it takes time to grow and get a nice paying job, but what is the average salary to someone who just graduated film college?

What are good places to apply to in the film/entertainment industry?
I am currently a film major in Community College and am looking to see where would be good to apply to once I get my degree.

What jobs in the film industry deal with the music and soundtrack of a film?
I really love music and film. What jobs in the film industry control and choose the music used in a film's soundtrack? Is composing the soundtrack for a film an actual job?

Is attending film school necessary to work in the film industry?
I've heard people argue that film school is a waste of time and you can succeed in the film industry without going to school. What are the benefits of attending film school? Is it hard to find work in the film industry if you do not attend film school?

What are some jobs that are both film and history related?
What could I do tho get such a job?

What are the best ways to gain experience in the film and video editing field?
For quite a while I've been steadily teaching myself how to edit with software such as DaVinci Resolve (best free editing software imo, but it's resource intensive) because I'm interested in video editing and would love to work as an editor out of high school, preferably through freelance work.

How do I know what part of filmmaking is best for me?
What's the deal with filmmaking? I know I'm interested in being some part of the process, but what are the requirements and types of work for different roles?

How do editors find work/commissions?
I am a student in a film class where we do some filming, but mostly editing. I'm considering this for a career, but I don't know how to find work as an editor or how to promote my work/portfolio.

Editing on computer?
what editing software is best for producing films on a chromebook?

what jobs are stable in film/tv?
i want to pursue film production but it seems like a risky industry. Are there more stable jobs surrounding film/tv?

I don't know what I would like to do?
As a 10th grader what should I do if I don't want to go to college but still want to get a job. I would like to have a job I think of making stuff by myself is fun and creating it like making a game would be a job I would like to do.

What is the daily life for a camera operator can someone describe it to me?
Im a senior in high school and What’s the day in the life of a camera operator/videographer for a film company or in any editing firm?

What is recommended for someone who has interest in several fields and has trouble zoning in on one to focus on in college?
Hi, I am a sophomore in high school and have increasingly been asked what I want to study in college. I struggle with this question because I am fascinated by journalism, psychology, film/cinema, and digital design. How might I be able to go about choosing one specific field?

What is the best lighting options for stopmotion?
I have done a few stop motion projects, but I can never seem to find the sweet spot when it comes to lighting, and I'm looking to improve and see what I can do to give them the "realistic" look, without taking away all shadows. Any advice on what would be the best?

What's one of the easiest/most beneficial ways to gain more consistent clients in the film/video industry?
What's one of the easiest/most beneficial ways to gain more consistent clients in the film/video industry?

As I'm slowly learning more about film, what is the best camera I should save up for?
As I stated in my last question I currently record everything on an Iphone Xr, after reading all the responses I decided that I'm gonna save up my money and buy a good camera the only question is what camera should I get, I've heard really good things about Cannon, But I'm still not sure which...

What are the pros and cons of film industry careers?
I would like to pursue a career in the film industry as a film director or film producer. I know a few things about the industry, but I would like to know more. How would I find the budget to make a film at the start of my career? What platforms could I use to promote my movie? How would I...

Do I need an expensive camera to make it in film?
I currently use an iPhone Xr as my camera to record with, I'm currently wondering whether or not I need to save up all my money and invest in something expensive, or if a Phone camera will work.

How should I get into film as a freshman?
What should I do as a freshman in highschool to practice film and set me up for a career in the industry?

Is having a degree an advantage?
Is having a college degree in acting/theater/film an advantage to an aspiring film or stage actor?

What major is most suitable for someone interested in video editing and film?
What schools have the best program for the major or minor?

How do you make it into the film industry as a director?
To be honest I don't know where I would start after collage.

What advice would you give to someone considering a job in the Director/Producer industry?
What advice would you give to someone considering a job in the Director/Producer industry?

What tough encounters have you run into with being a Producer and/or Director ?
What tough encounters have you run into with being a Producer and/or Director ?

Do you need a certain degree to become an actor or film producer?
Do you need a certain degree to become an actor or film producer?

How much money do actors and film producers make an hour?
How much money do actors and film producers make an hour?

What would be the best way to become a film editor for a bigger production company?
I have been interested in being a film editor for a bigger production company. do you have any advice on how i could do that? What are some skills that i would need to have?

What is the best way to improve my acting?
It's hard for me to "crack my shell" during my acting classes. My professor is supportive and the class feels like a very safe place. The more I take classes and the more I open up myself more. I wanna practice that more in class and crack my shell more there. I feel blocked sometimes. I also...

What is the daily life of a screenwriter for a film production company?
I currently write scripts and possibly am looking at being a screenwriter as a career choice but I don't even know what they do beside write scripts. Do they do other things?

What type of animation jobs have flexible hours + stable pay?
Hello, everyone. While I researched animation roles, I learned that some workers may work long hours/overtime, or that animators work project-to-project. The fact that some people may go through a period of no work with studios or experience high levels of burnout troubles me (as that is...