Career questions tagged films
What is something you know now about being in the film industry that you wish you knew before you started? #fall25
I am a first year college student looking to get into the film industry right after graduation. What can I start doing now and what should I do in the rest of my years? #fall25
How did you decide what kind of music to write or what avenue in which to take your career to be successful? #Fall25
I have so many different avenues I want to explore, such as pop, international, film, etc. Is it better to pick one avenue or try several? #Fall25
How does one best get into working at Lucasfilm?
Hello! I am a soon-to-be grad at the University of Oregon and my dream goal is to land a job in creative development at Lucasfilm. I applied for the internship and didn't get it- what's my next best option? I am considering moving to the bay from here in Eugene to make better connections, but I'm not sure if that's my wisest move. Any help or advice is welcome!
what are some college courses I can take to help me in the film industry?
as a junior in high school what are some college courses i could take to help me pursue a career in the film industry working with filming equipment. I am interested in working with cameras and more behind the scenes work.
How can someone without any connections in the film industry make said connections to get into the film industry.
I am going to college but wanted to know what I should do specifically.
What are some challenges you might have to deal with being in the filming field?
I'm currently a 11th grader in San Francisco.
How to decide between a major in film or finance?
I'm torn because my film teacher said that you don't need a degree to work in film, but isn't that the same with accounting? My true career goal is to become a film director, but I can't practice anything without equipment -equipment is expensive and from what I know accounting pays pretty well if you know what you're doing. I'm interested in both, but don't know what I should major in - and what I should minor in.
How can I make my first step into film?
I been in video production since freshmen year, only missing one year as my new school didn't tell me it had a CTAE class about film. (I'm a senior this year) Despite all this, I wish I had more experience. I bought a camera off of eBay (SonyA100) so I can get more personal experience with cameras. Yet I feel like I'm not doing enough. What was one of the first things you did as a stepping stone for going into the film industry?
How can I get funding for a high school student run TV show? #Spring2024
I am a 16 year old making a TV sitcom set in the early 1950s. Our theatre department, which I am involved in, has costumes and props, but I need money to build the sets. How should a high schooler get funding for such a big project?
How a film director can collaborate with a worldwide film directors, and make new film's with together, and how they can find a producer for their future project's Expecting film directors to collaborate.?
How a film director can collaborate with a worldwide film directors, and make new film's with together, and how they can find a producer for their future project's? Expecting film directors to collaborate.
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!
What made you choose working on a film crew? Are there certain qualities that help you be more efficient at what you do?
I am 18 and in High School. I enjoy films and would like to work behind the scenes.
is major in business administration along with minor in some other sub same as Bachelors of business administration(bba)
i love filmmaking and i always wanted to start my own business.i havent chosen which one i want to choose as my career after highschool and i want to know if there is a chance i can learn both in college.if i take business as major and filmmaking as minor in a university will it have the same value as a bachelors degree?
How do you become an established food stylist?
I don't really have an idea as to what type of training a food stylist needs. Do they need to go through culinary school like any other chef? Is there specific licensing or specialized schooling for food styling? #food #stylist #hollywood #films #tvproductions #movies #JULY20
What does the typical work day of a food stylist look like?
My friend informed me of this profession a couple of months ago and I've pondered a lot about it because it sounds like a fun and intriguing job. #food #stylist #hollywood #films #tvproductions #movies #JULY20
what is the best way to get in screen writing and directing?
#films #television #music
What are the daily tasks of a production assistant on a film set?
#film-production #movies #films
Is it harder to become an actor/actress as an adult?
I know there's a lot of casting companies who come around for children or teenagers to be in commercials and start off acting that way. But I am almost 17 and I can't afford to go to the acting programs offered for me. So my question is, is it harder for opportunities like this as you reach age 18? I really enjoy acting and want to do it for a living but I also understand that it's not a secure job choice. #acting #act #film-acting #theatre #theater #short-films #films
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 #motion-pictures-and-film
Is having a sense of moral accountability important in the entertainment industry?
With the many movies, tv movies, and social media we often times see artist conforming to the negative ways of society. I know that it may not be intentional but a lot of times artist and celebrities do things that aren't exactly moral in order to keep the fame #photography #theatre #actor #television #singer #radio #films #model
When can I start to apply for internships inside the Film Studies field?
This question is because there are many internships for film majors but some of them ask for certain experience or will be admitted once the applicant had completed at least half of its bachelor. Is this the case for every internship or most of them? #film #internship #studies #cinematography #films #cinema #film-studies
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 future? #director #writer #film-making #films
Would making short films help boost a career in film making?
Hello I'm a sophomore who has interest in filmmaking. I have written scripts for shorts films and webseries, but I was wondering that if I produced them now, would they help further my career when I'm applying for colleges? Thank you! #films #directing
How long do you have to be in school to be a film maker?
Hi my name is Jeremy. I would be interested in becoming a movie director. I think that directing movies would be very interesting and I like movies. #theater #film-acting #actors #films #directing #movie
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