Career Questions tagged Film Making

Which disciplines within the film industry outside of the obvious VFX field are seeing the greatest amount of growth as technology progresses?
#film-making
#film #information-technology

What should a film major do post graduating college or university?
As a film major, I worry about what may happen after I graduate. Since getting a job in film is usually based on who you know rather than what you know, what should I do to improve my chances of getting employed after college? Would you recommend summer internships? How should I make sure that...

What is the best way to start and get into film making?
I'm interested in starting to make movies and i wanted to know where should i start.
#short-films #film-making #film #film-production

Is it possible to be behind the camera and in front as well?
I love acting, but I also have a big interest in filmmaking. What I'm wondering is if I pursue filmmaking, will that ever put me in a position to act? Or is it just one or the other? I know both are a hard place to get into, and I wouldn't mind some advice for that as well. #acting...

Need a mentor for my Senior Seminar Project?
What should a mentor teach to someone who barely learning on how to edit and film? Detail about your organization and good resources. Film-editing #film-making #films #film-production

How do you become a director?
I always dream of becoming director and I can share my crazy imagination to show the children and adults what I have. My mission is to go every studio that I got the idea of my next movie, but first I'm off the Universal Studio. #film-making #director #film #film-production #films...

I like writing, filming, critiquing and writing reviews on movies, what job should I pursue?
I love writing stories and making videos. I love watching movies and reviewing them. I want to pursue something that allows me to work with movies but I've never taken an official film course in high school and will be starting college next year. What are some careers I can look at? I don't...

How long does it take to get into the film industry?
How long and how much work does it take be a great director? Like Tyler Perry and Gary Marshall. #film-production #motion-pictures-and-film #film-making

Communication vs. Film and Television Major
What is the differences between the two majors? What can I do with a communication major vs a film major and vise versa.
Thanks! #journalism #communications #film #film-production #sports-journalism #broadcast-journalism #film-making #film-editing

Is Filmmaking a risky career path for minority?
The reason I ask this question is because I want to know if a minority who have an accent have a chance to be successful in this line of business. I have a accent and I been having second thought about this career choice. #business #language #film-production #film-making

Do I choose a career that would certainly provide an acceptable income or a career that I love but may not go well?
It been 3 years since I left my island and moved to US to have more opportunity. I love filmmaking, special effect since I was a kid and I would like to have a career in filmmaking. The reason I ask this question is because I want to know if doing a job I love is more important than the risk of...

How do I properly convey my filmmaking visions, and to whom?
Independent filmmaking is taking the world by storm, the internet age promoting positive advertisement, wild kickstarter projects, and a wide berth for viewing. I have so many ideas for feature-length documentaries and narrative shorts, ideas solidified in scripts and outlines. I'm simply not...

What should I do for a filmmaking career in order to get noticed?
I enjoy creating ideas for films but I've always been more of a behind-the-scenes type of person so I have no idea how to get these ideas to the public. Should I continue to hammer out drafts and work on short films (posting it on social media) in order to get noticed? #film #film-production...

What are some necessary things you need to pursue filmmaking/writing?
I am interested in the career, however I don't know what a director needs to make a film great. I am dedicated and a perfectionist, and like to make things the best quality before releasing them to the public. Are there other things you need, or should I hone the skills I have now for the...

What school I need to attend to work in a movie studio?
Because I want to make this as my career and I'm in my junior year of high school. I wanted to work at a movie studio since 7th grade.
#film-making #films

Is there any acting programs in NYC that are highly beneficial for a male teen actor?
currently I am a High School freshman and I am looking forward to becoming an actor, but I do not know of any acting programs that can provide me with the experience to forward the career. #acting #film #actor #film-making #playwright #scripting

What are the advantages of taking a gap-year?
I am intrigued in what people have to say for this because I have thought about taking a year off before I enter college. I am interested in having a career in the medical field, but am also interested in film-making. I was thinking I could either do some volunteer work during this time or...