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Mark Wagner

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christian Dec 02, 2017 1105 views

How do you become a director?

like make and #film #movies and #video #director #film-production

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Niah Oct 20, 2017 1037 views

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...

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Ursula Apr 07, 2017 935 views

How to find summer jobs?

I want to be an Editor and I wanted to get a job as a trainee or second assistant during the summer so I could gain more experience and get to know more people in the industry. But I can't seem to find any job ads in this area. Would it be appropriate to call/e-mail some Post-production houses...

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Kaino May 27, 2016 902 views

What are the steps you should take during college to better your chances of employment in the film industry after college.

i am a senior in high school going on to college soon to study film, and i am curious to know what are the best steps to take to ensure employment in the film industry after college. #film #in #film-production #industry

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Kais Jan 23, 2017 1175 views

how to become better in French? i have all the basics, grammar and vocabulary, but i find it difficult when it comes to understand spoken french.

I am highly interested in learning french, i want to know the best way to become better with conversations (understanding spoken language). #english #literature #french

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lydia May 17, 2016 1039 views

What kind of internships are helpful, and available for English majors?

I've heard that it is a bit tough to get a job with an English major; so, i was wondering if an internship may help and what those may look like. #literature #english #career #higher-education #humanities

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Dylan Oct 12, 2017 966 views

What if I don't want to go to college, can I still be successful?

I have read on various websites that I do not need to waste time and money on college if I want to start screenwriting so I cam curious to know is it fine to skip college and get started

#screenwriting #writer #writing #college

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August Oct 12, 2017 1078 views

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...

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Dylan Oct 12, 2017 796 views

What can I do to start my career?

I want to become a writer for Netflix, and I want to know the steps it takes to achieve my dream

#netflix #writer #screenwriting #film #film-production #television #television-production

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Guillermo Oct 01, 2017 756 views

When did you know you wanted to become a screenwriter?

I have been thinking about becoming a screenwriter for some time. I love the idea of telling stories and educating the general public. #movies #screenwriting

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somkid Sep 06, 2017 818 views

What is consider an English class in college?

#english-literature #requirement #english

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Thomas Sep 03, 2017 811 views

How hard is it to get one of your own projects up and running in the Film industry ?

I'm considering going into Film/screenwriting in College in 2018-9, and I was wondering how hard it is to produce your own feature film from the ground up, as an independent production. #film #independent-films #screenwriting

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Samantha Sep 01, 2017 1030 views

What sort of advice could you give to someone who just switched their major to Film/Video studies?

I was just wondering if there were any film or video production people out there who want to lend a hand? I just switched my major to Film/Video Production in the middle of this past spring semester since I've always been interested in learning more about this, especially video editing. So,...

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Jonnie Sep 01, 2017 721 views

How do you find the best schools that have the best teaching programs and what resources are there available for me to use to help earn money for school?

Im asking because I'm not sure on what schools I should look into for transferring and I want to choose the best school with the best program i can find. I also wanna find resources I can use to help me pay for colleges, these resources include scholarships, grants, etc. #transfer #english...

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Branisha Aug 31, 2017 719 views

How does a great actor get their start?

I want be a actor and also a director. #film-acting #motion-pictures-and-film #film

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Elizabeth Sep 01, 2017 1026 views

What are some tips that you can give me in having writers block?

I'm currently in college for a English degree and I was wondering if you had some tips on writers block.
Because I keep starting over on basically everything I begin to write.

#Thank-you #writing #journalism #english

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Peace May 18, 2016 1062 views

What obstacles or mountains must an actor/actress overcome to be assigned major film roles?

I want to major in theater to improve my skills and work my way up in the film industry after college. #management #entertainment-industry #personal-development #acting #voice-acting #film

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Kayla Jul 07, 2017 2669 views

Best career for someone who loves the film industry but doesn't want to be involved in directly making the movies?

I absolutely love all things movies! I think the industry is very interesting but I also know its hard to get into to. Im not particularly interested in being a director,producer etc. I just want a career that will get me close to the work that goes on behind the scenes helping to put these...

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Kelly Mar 25, 2017 2600 views

Should my resume be bilingual or monolingual?

I am applying for internships in linguistics, translation and languages-related fields. I live in Montreal, which is a very bilingual city. I am wondering if it is perceived as too much to send my cv in double in order to send it in both French and English. If I should send a single version,...

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Mike Jun 01, 2017 2439 views

How should I figure out my major?

I've never known what I wanted to do or pursue career wise. I took psychology and sociology in my first year and a half at college, and I liked them, but I don't know what exactly I want to major in. I wouldn't mind studying more into sociology but I also want a career with a pretty decent...

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Martin May 30, 2017 1014 views

Are there any good colleges for Film or Photography in the West Coast

I am aiming for a degree in Photography or Film, and I want to know if there are any colleges in the western coast of the United States and even Canada. #film #photography #digital-photography

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Edzel May 30, 2017 1161 views

What If the career I want to pursue isn't very successful?

I like dancing and acting, but I know that to be successful in that career, it's a one in a million chance. I would love to just be apart of that world, either editing or filming the whole thing. But I don't know what college to go and am pretty unsure of going on to pursue it. #film #dancing...

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Nitya May 30, 2017 1515 views

How to get a job in writing online?

I'm a freshman (9th grade) in high school, and since summer is coming, I wanted to get a job. I'm having a bit of trouble trying to find jobs that don't require a degree and such. Update: With your guys' advice, I've decided to enter some writing contests and hope for exposure and maybe some...

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Kia May 18, 2016 2763 views

What is the hardest part in being an animator and multimedia artist?

I want to major in animation and visual effects and become an animator and multimedia artist but I have my preconceived notions about the career path. I want to get some insight from people who have decided on this career. #career-counseling #film #animation #cartoons

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g May 20, 2016 1116 views

How do I improve my English?

I am very poor in english subject.

[P.S. This question was edited by a site admin for grammar and clarity.] #college #teacher #college-major #higher-education #english

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Emily Jun 24, 2015 1169 views

what can I do to become part of the acting industry

I'm an 11th grader at Abraham Lincoln High School 16 yrs old and I had just realized one of my passions is acting. I was wondering what I could do to start that as a small career. I'd like to start off small and once as I get older be on tv or on a minor role on a big hit movie. what should I...

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Latianna Jun 10, 2015 1315 views

How easy is it to find a job in being a director ?

I am Latianna Miller I am a student at hudson high school and i was wondering if its hard or easy to find a job in being a director #film #artist #director #cinematography #directing #directx

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Student Voices by CV Nov 06, 2015 1293 views

How long before the college application deadlines should I ask my teachers for a letter of recommendation?

This question was asked by a high school junior who knows college application deadlines are approaching for the seniors of her school. She wants to get a jump on her letters of recommendation, and she wants to know how soon is too soon for the request. She's interested in pursuing an english...

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Hot Sep 02, 2015 1273 views

What Californian colleges are the best fit to give Majors on Cinematography and Film design?

I aspire to study and eventually become a screenwriter/producer/ and cinematographer later in life. I find it best to find a wide range of cinematic horizons before I enter college and declare, or at least decide on a solid major. #film #cinematography #screenwriting #screenplay

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Andres Mar 01, 2016 1244 views

How can i get started as a filmmaker in my community

I don't plan on going to film school so I want to gain on the job experience and start now as a 16 year old. #film #director #video #movie #audio

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Devetra Apr 29, 2017 1154 views

In college how do you organize your studying during finals week?

Finals are here and stressed out. #english #astronomy #history #college #study-tips

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Susannah Apr 14, 2017 2773 views

What types of internships are relevant for English Majors?

I'm a sophomore english major at my university, and this summer I want to start getting experience in my field. The thing is, I'm not sure what kinds of companies need my skills. Where should I start? #college-major #internships #journalism #writing #english #tutoring #college-intern

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Ursula Apr 10, 2017 999 views

How to manage money while in college?

I'm a college student and I find myself running out of money frequently. I try to stay on a budget, but sometimes I need to go over it. Do you have any tips in how to manage money in a small budget? #student-loans #editing #video-editing #post-production #motion-pictures #budgets

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Ursula Apr 07, 2017 1253 views

What is a good entry level job in Post-Production?

I'm a film student interested in editing and I wanted to get a summer job. Most people say that 1st Assistant Editor is an entry level job, but it actually requires a lot of skill to be the 1st assistant and still being on my first at university I don't think I'm ready for such responsibility....

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Ursula Apr 06, 2017 1265 views

What is the best way to follow up someone after an event?

I recently went to a networking event and I met a lot of people and I wanted to keep in contact with them. Should I e-mail all of them or just the ones that I had longer conversations with? And how should I approach them with the follow-up e-mail? #film #networking #film-production #editing...

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Trayquil Feb 20, 2017 853 views

What level of education is required to be in the production of a movie

I want to know how long do I have to go to college to make a movie

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Kim Mar 07, 2017 1112 views

What's the best and most cost efficient option of Grad school for film / screenwriting students?

I'm months away from graduating with a Bachelor's in Creative Writing and Film & Video Production. My career goal is to become a fiction author and Screenwriter. I'm currently considering several universities to get my Master's in Screenwriting including, Boston University, Loyola Marymount,...

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Ching Ting Feb 25, 2017 917 views

What are the possible career paths for university graduates with English major?

I am a year 2 university student with double majors in English Studies and French. I would like to know more about what are the possible career that someone like me could embark on. #career-counseling #career-path #english

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Elsa Feb 14, 2017 794 views

What's the best Undergrad major for Law School based on my strengths?

I've always loved psychology and how people think, the criminal justice system, crime scenes, and all that exciting stuff. I'm always asking questions about why things happen, why people do the things they do. I thought about psychiatry but the amount of schooling that requires kind of made me...

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Azar Feb 13, 2017 959 views

What schools in North Carolina offer the best theater classes?

I want to know #theater #film-acting #theater-tech

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Ashley Jan 14, 2017 1114 views

How do I know if a major is right for me?

Right now I am in community college, trying to sort my life out. I want to be a writer but I also want to teach, and do a million other things with my life, what do I do? #career #career-choice #major #english

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Annalise Jan 09, 2017 833 views

What career should I choose if I want to be a special effects make-up artist.

I am asking this question because it has been in my interest for about 4 or 5 years and I am having trouble trying to talk to someone who has done it for a while and tell me what it is like. #film #film-production #makeup #special-effects #make-up-artist #technogy

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Madison Dec 08, 2016 1005 views

Double major dilemma

As of right now, I am currently an English major finishing up my first semester in college. I really love my major(it was changed from marine science) and I'm so excited to continue on with it and see where it takes me. That being said, I am a little worried about being able to pay off my...

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Shimaa Nov 26, 2016 913 views

How can I improve my English skills to get Ielts or Toefl ?

I am intermediate in English (writing-listening-reading) and basic in (speaking). I am interested to learn English and be like a native speaker and I want to visit America and some European countries and get a scholarship . #english #english-grammar #academic-english

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Blake Nov 22, 2016 1404 views

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

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Emma Oct 31, 2016 847 views

Major and Minors regarding environmental science

I am thinking about majoring in Environmental Science with a minor in film and a minor in business. Does this seem absurd? #film #environmental-science

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Hunter May 17, 2016 957 views

What is the best way to begin searching for internships?

Majoring in film, wondering how I should begin to go about looking for internships? #film #television #media #radio #production

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Renata Oct 26, 2016 979 views

To learn linguistics, does it matter if I have an accent?

I want to study the English language and its science, but I know that the careers I am interested in will require me to possibly teach or aid people with difficulty speaking or those who want to improve their English, but I myself have an accent that I can't get rid of. #english #english-composition

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Madeleine Oct 24, 2016 874 views

Can I get a job with a Film studies career? If so, what kind of jobs could I get?

should I actually make films instead? #film

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Gabriela May 17, 2016 1264 views

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...