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 information, please read below. Read more Show less
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Yunuelle346 views

What about photography?

Hi my name is Yunuelle or you can call me Yun. I'm going to high school next year. So basically I'm thinking about doing photography. My dad is a photographer and I did this one event with him. He also does videos and after I edit them. And I guess you can say I'm good. My favourite part though is editing. Even though it takes forever. But after the event, I wasn't too sure anymore. I also really want to be successful. So my questions are, Is doing photography worth it? Is it good money to have a great life? And what is the most you've traveled?

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Tori284 views

How likely is it that I would be able to start a successful costume design business? Am I likely to become well-known in the field through this?

For context I have been designing costumes since I was in elementary school. My dad was a set designer for a well known private school in Iowa where I got connected and was able to start helping with the costuming. When we moved away from there he became a director at a high school which meant that I was heading up the costuming department on my own. When we moved again I was able to take full control of the costuming department of my new school and designed and made or found every costume in my final high school musical. I am getting a degree in business while double majoring in technical theater with the hope to go on and get my masters in costume design. I’m just curious if this is going to be a successful course of action or not. I would like to do costuming for theater but would be open to film as well. I also will be taking courses in special effects makeup to broaden my skill set and allow me to use a lot of my interests and skills. I am a painter, a seamstress, a drawer, a sculptor, and easily adaptable to learning new creative skills.

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Mario438 views

When it comes to booking jobs in the performing arts community, is it better to have a degree in Theatre Performance/Acting or Musical Theatre and why?

For some context, I'm currently a student at my college of choice, and am pursuing a degree in Theatre Performance currently. I truly love every aspect of performing, from live theatre and plays and musicals, to voice over work, and film and television. However, recently I've been debating whether or not to switch to the Musical Theatre program because I do also love musical theatre. I just want future agenices/managers/casting directors to see my versatility and be able to audition for all these types of jobs from all the areas I listed above.

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Isaac452 views

How do I become a film director?

Hi my name is Isaac, I’m 13 years old in 7th grade. The question I’m asking is how to be a film director, how did you earn to be one and what are the challenges in college to get the job?

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Cody318 views

What are some ways to be more fluid with writing and handling more complicated projects?

Beginner writer trying to be a future WGA member. Have some trouble with multiple moving parts during the creative process.

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Sabina345 views

Why did you choose to have a career in filmmaking/acting/screenwriting ?

How do you keep confident in your art and your work when you don’t feel original?

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Vanessa252 views

How can I make it big in the music and film industry?

How can I make it big in the acting, film, and music industry? Any tips on how to start?

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Terrell409 views

How do you become a successful screenwriter and how to make any person fall in love with your work?

My name is Terrell and I’m a sophomore in high school my goal is to get in to a college with a great screen writing program so I can be somebody when I grow up.

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Jarvis419 views

What kind of degree is needed to be a weatherman on TV?

I am interested in meteorology and doing this for the news.

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Ashley254 views

Film Production Degree and what to do afterward

What should be my next step after graduating with my master's in film production. How should I approach, and why should this be my next step and why should I do it that way? Where should I start these processes? I want to set a specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound, 6 month goal for afterward in order to move toward beginning a film production.

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Evan262 views

For film majors, what did you struggle the most when taking classes for it?

Are there any interesting experiences with fellow film majors? Any heads up before I should take it or things that you wish you did or knew sooner before majoring in it?

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Evan1534 views

What are the best colleges for film majors in California (how about out of state?)?

I have been thinking about majoring in film, so is there any input on any colleges that are reputable for their film majors and/or alumni?

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Clara1361 views

What are some good colleges for film production?

What are some good colleges for film production?

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Mariya246 views

Could you provide your perspective on the satisfaction and enjoyment you derive from your filmmaking career, the value of studying filmmaking as a viable path, and the scope of job opportunities within the industry?

Reflecting on your career in filmmaking, do you find it fulfilling and enjoyable? Considering the investment of time and resources required to study filmmaking, do you believe it's a worthwhile path for aspiring filmmakers? Additionally, could you share your insights on the current job market and the range of job opportunities available for individuals with a background in filmmaking?

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DeMarreau250 views

How do I start film?

I enjoy the thought of creating videos, whether it's entertaining, informational, or anything else. How do I go about making my content likable for multiple different audiences?

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dylan343 views

how do I stand out if I want to go to film school?

hi I'm a freshman in high school and when I'm older r I want to be a director.what should I do to help me become prepared and to stand out to the film school I want to go to, and how do I find out if this is really what I want to do.

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Luke392 views

What is it like being a writer for a movie or TV show?

Hello. I will become a High School Junior next week, and I am interested in writing movies and TV shows as one of my possible careers (others include editing and acting), and i wanted to know what the daily life of a writer was as a reference to see if ill like that career path. Thanks!

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Payton1318 views

What are some pros and cons of being a news anchor?

I have experience with anchoring for my school news and have really enjoyed it wondering if this may be a career for me and could use some advice and insight

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Angela441 views

What kind of majors do animation (3D or 2D), or film jobs look for in their candidates, and what colleges or universities offer good programs for these jobs?

What kind of majors do animation (3D or 2D), or film jobs look for in their candidates, and what colleges or universities offer good programs for these jobs?

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danika276 views

For film and television production, how do I meet new people and find more experiences?

I am currently starting school studying film and television production and I want to be as prepared for my future as possible. Thank you!

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Isaiah327 views

How can I get more involved in film/the entertainment industry while still in high school?

I will be a sophomore in a couple months. I already selected electives such as video production(mainly works on my school’s tv show) and animation for this upcoming year and I took “intro to acting” last school year. I’m also in stage crew for our play and musical. I want to gain more experience and I know that these will help but I want to be involved outside of just classes. What’s the next step that I should be taking to get involved and gaining experience?

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Isaiah300 views

Do I have to stick to just one thing?

I know that I want to go into the entertainment industry but I’m not sure if I want to animate, direct, or act. Is it possible to do all three and still be successful? Also if I can’t but I’m also not sure which I want to stick with, what should I do when selecting my major?

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Isaiah211 views

How did you get where you are now?

What were your first steps into working in film?

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Lilliana248 views

What is the biggest thing I need to consider in my options?

I’m making a group YouTube channel with friends and I’m directing animated and real life videos, I’m also a screenwriter, manager, etc… what should I do to move forward in the industry?

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Lilliana286 views

What can I do to get more experience in film?

How do I get into the field of film making without any experience? And what can I do to get experience?

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hannah258 views

Hi!What would you suggest if you wanted to get started on a film career (whether that be on the screen or production team), as a teenager in high school Thank you!??

I am also wondering which colleges would you recommend and what i should have on my resume to be considered. Also, how to immerse myself in film within my community.

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hannah273 views

Hi!What would you suggest if you wanted to get started on a film career (whether that be on the screen or production team), as a teenager in high school? Thank you!?

I am also wondering which colleges would you recommend and what i should have on my resume to be considered. Also, how to immerse myself in film within my community.

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How do I start my directing career?

What are some ways you can build credibility as a new director in film? Is getting a major in film needed to be a successful director?

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Lawrence334 views

What does a week look like for a film director?

how many hours of work or sleep are these days when more work is done than others if u miss a day what can happen

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Ariel392 views

How do I become an editor or designer but for movies?

I want to edit films like "Everything, Everywhere All at Once" or the "Spiderman: into the spider-verse and across the spider-verse" but I don't know how to get into the editing industry or what to do to start a portfolio. I am in school for Graphic Design for Digital Media but I just do not know how to build a portfolio surrounding editing.

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