Steve Jacobson

Will be returning to college as a sophomore, majoring in Cinema, Television, and Emerging Media Studies.

I am unfamiliar with how the film industry works, and I am curious as to being a screenwriter is a full-time occupation or something similar to a "gig" job. Also, could AI threaten the existence of human-made films?

I specifically am interested in going into the film industry and for the most part people say the biggest thing is to know someone. I want to know any other aspect of this industry is overlooked but helpful when trying to land a long term career.

I am interested in the filmmaking industry yet I am unsure of what exactly I want to do such as cinematography, videography, and special effects.

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

I’m a film and design major, and I genuinely love what I do, but sometimes I feel like I love it too much. It ends up becoming my whole life instead of just part of it.

I'm currently applying to film schools and I'm thinking about getting a PhD in Cinema and Media Studies after getting a BFA in Film and Television production but I'm not sure if that is worth my time and money and am looking for advice!

I'm currently a college student double majoring in Musical Theatre and Communications. I'm passionate about storytelling, social media, and digital marketing, and I hope to combine my creative and professional skills to build a career in the entertainment or marketing industry. I've been...

I've been applying to internship programs at studios/production companies but is there another path?

I am a college student who has always thought it would be fun to work within the entertainment business whether for music like Spotify, Republic Records or Warner Brothers, Netflix etc. I do not have much experience or knowledge on how to learn about this career.

How do producers adapt scripts to fit a specified runtime of a TV episode before producing it? Is it always planned exactly? Or do they have to constantly tweak it to cut things down or add padding to fit the runtime?

Now that I think about it, show producers must be really, really talented because I thought they have to know how to do everything in production to tell workers what to do, like song-writing, animation, or film tech. Are directors like "high school" teachers that tell the students what to...

How has storytelling helped you in your career—whether in interviews, leadership, or teamwork?

I am a sophomore who attends Ohio University, majoring in sports management and minoring in advertising and public relations. I am interested in working in sports announcing or entertainment, and I hope to find an internship in that field. I am involved in 5 organizations on campus that...

How does one attain a writing job without prior experience? Please refrain from vague responses about "networking." What should I expect post-BA? Creative Writing English Major

Is it a matter of connections or quality of work?

I want to be able to find a job after I finish with my 4 years in college.

I am really interested in going into a communications major but do not know what kind of jobs it yields other than "public relations." What tasks or projects people work on in their communications related jobs?

For all those who are pursuing a career in the film industry, especially those who have created their own film or worked on a film production. What were the steps you took in order to pursue a career in the film industry? I have heard a lot of different stories on how people pursued a career...

I am interesting in film-making and producing films. I am interested in multiple genres, and want to know how these skills can be translated to varying projects.

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 a junior studying film - I have been brought onto different sets for movement coordination/choreography and am wondering if there are any other roles like that that work closely with directors and are sustainable while pursuing my long term goal of being a director

I'm not gonna lie- being in college has been EXHAUSTING to say the least. I feel like I've done enough to to earn myself a doctorate, and it's only my second year! Espically with being a film student, the late nights shooting with early morning classes can be alot for me- not to mention my...

How do network in the field of graphic design and photography? I always feel strange and awkward trying to talk to other designers and photographers because I feel like I am interrupting them. I want to stand out to people and have them think of me for internships and job shadowing, but I am...

I'm an undergrad student studying film who's also interested in archival and preservation. #Spring25

Hi, this was something I was thinking about while being in the bathroom but thought it would be an interesting question to ask (haha.) This question is focused on making an animated film in an art school for animation. I was wondering if I were to do an animated thesis film on otters or just...

I am a junior in high school looking for projects or skills to work towards.

Hello, I am a Sophomore in College pursuing a career in Filmmaking.

Hey my name is Neo and I am working to obtain a career in the creative side and business of film production. Paying for school in itself has been a task for me, but I also wonder what can I do now to make the connections and to embark on the opportunities within my field before I finish school.

I am an incoming college freshman wondering what I should be prepared for!