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What does it take to be successful in the film industry #Spring25?
Is it a matter of connections or quality of work?
Will it be easier to follow a career in film if I first get a degree in business administration ?
I want to be able to find a job after I finish with my 4 years in college.
Realistically, what kind of job positions are open to those who major in communications?
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?
What were the steps you took in order to pursue a career in the film industry?
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...
How do you translate skills in film-making across genres #Spring25?
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.
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...
What would you recommend to someone young trying to break into the film industry, with the goal of directing What are some other sustainable roles that pay well on a set that can be a ladder to directing?
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
What's YOUR best way to stay motivated and consistent in college, or just in general
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 to network successfully in sports photography and sports graphics?
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...
What is the best way to find internships related to your field of study ?
I'm an undergrad student studying film who's also interested in archival and preservation. #Spring25
What if you could have marine and animal biologists help out with your thesis film?
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...
What should a high school student do to build a portfolio for video advertisement and marketing ?
I am a junior in high school looking for projects or skills to work towards.
What is the most rewarding part of pursuing a career in Documentary Filmmaking? #Spring25
Hello, I am a Sophomore in College pursuing a career in Filmmaking.
In the pursuit of my career in film production and media, how do I create the time to network and get started with my field while I am still pursuing my degree?
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.
What is the hardest part about being a film major?
I am an incoming college freshman wondering what I should be prepared for!