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What are some other career fields that I can look at if film doesn't work out?
I'm a 11th grader in San Francisco
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Doc’s Answer
Alyssa the film industry is changing at breakneck speed, creating exciting new opportunities in visual arts careers and jobs in the arts. New and exciting career paths emerge every day – ones you might not even know exist. A career in film could be your next big move, there are also many opportunities for the film industry to grow and evolve. One of the most significant opportunities is the demand for content to be delivered at speed. The success and competitive nature of streaming platforms, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, has created new demand for high-quality content at a pace that we’ve never seen before. This has lead to an increase in investment in film and animation production, and therefore more job opportunities for film industry talent. This has created even more opportunities for young people with skills in animation, game design and programming.
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Production designers are responsible for the visual look of a film. They collaborate with the director and other members of the art department to create sets, costumes and props that fulfill the director's vision. A production designer can also perform administrative tasks on set, such as creating a shooting schedule or hiring members of the art department.
SOUND DESIGNER: A sound designer creates and finds appropriate sound effects for particular scenes in a film. They can look through sound libraries, make their own sound recordings and manipulate the sound files so that they're at the desired length and volume. Some sound designers may perform some editing tasks by adding their sound effects to a film reel.
FILM EDITOR: Film editors edit raw footage into finished movies. They collaborate with the director and producers to select the most effective takes of a particular scene, assemble them together into scenes and add the sound or visual effects into the final product. Many editors study the film's script, visit the set or hold meetings with the director to help them understand the artistic goals of the movie.
SCREENWRITER: Screenwriters develop and write screenplays that can later get adapted into films. Common duties include researching their screenplays, planning and writing the material and working with the directors and producers to make any necessary adjustments. Some screenwriters may also revise or add to existing screenplays at the request of producers.
LOCATION MANAGER: Location managers find and oversee locations for a movie shoot. They go location scouting, make arrangements with whoever owns the land, close the area to the public and make sure the cast and crew know how to get to the location. While filming, the location manager is also the liaison between the person who owns the property and the filmmakers.
DIRECTOR: Directors coordinate the overall creative vision of a film. They often give input about every step of the filmmaking process. Common duties include giving directions to actors, developing props or costumes with the art department, consulting with the editors and meeting with producers about the progress of the film.
CONCLUSION
The film industry is certainly an interesting, informative field to work in. You can tell whether or not it’s for you by answering the following questions: Is it your dream to be part of a creative project where stories are told? And are you willing to put your heart and soul into it? If so, then a film production is definitely for you Alyssa
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Production designers are responsible for the visual look of a film. They collaborate with the director and other members of the art department to create sets, costumes and props that fulfill the director's vision. A production designer can also perform administrative tasks on set, such as creating a shooting schedule or hiring members of the art department.
SOUND DESIGNER: A sound designer creates and finds appropriate sound effects for particular scenes in a film. They can look through sound libraries, make their own sound recordings and manipulate the sound files so that they're at the desired length and volume. Some sound designers may perform some editing tasks by adding their sound effects to a film reel.
FILM EDITOR: Film editors edit raw footage into finished movies. They collaborate with the director and producers to select the most effective takes of a particular scene, assemble them together into scenes and add the sound or visual effects into the final product. Many editors study the film's script, visit the set or hold meetings with the director to help them understand the artistic goals of the movie.
SCREENWRITER: Screenwriters develop and write screenplays that can later get adapted into films. Common duties include researching their screenplays, planning and writing the material and working with the directors and producers to make any necessary adjustments. Some screenwriters may also revise or add to existing screenplays at the request of producers.
LOCATION MANAGER: Location managers find and oversee locations for a movie shoot. They go location scouting, make arrangements with whoever owns the land, close the area to the public and make sure the cast and crew know how to get to the location. While filming, the location manager is also the liaison between the person who owns the property and the filmmakers.
DIRECTOR: Directors coordinate the overall creative vision of a film. They often give input about every step of the filmmaking process. Common duties include giving directions to actors, developing props or costumes with the art department, consulting with the editors and meeting with producers about the progress of the film.
CONCLUSION
The film industry is certainly an interesting, informative field to work in. You can tell whether or not it’s for you by answering the following questions: Is it your dream to be part of a creative project where stories are told? And are you willing to put your heart and soul into it? If so, then a film production is definitely for you Alyssa
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Alyssa !
Well, I think that you may want to hear some advice that could make you feel more at ease and alleviate any thoughts or worried feelings about the future. You have not started Film School yet or college as a Film Major, so worrying about it will not help. I would imagine it's hard today to think of one's future, but you can do this.
Basically, you get your degree in film and do it. What some people do is work in restaurants or do temp work doing clerical work. You can offer your services as a photographer after film school. You can video weddings and events as a freelancer.
Your college or film school experience will make it real for you. You will learn everything you need to have the career you want. Many move to L.A. or N.Y.C. but San Francisco is a great training ground. There is also a film community nearby in Sacramento. Connect with The Sacramento Film Project and the Capitol Film Alliance.
In San Francisco, connect with the Filmmakers Collaborative and also SF FILM.
There are so many possible careers to work in with film. Positions may end up not being the exact job you want, but getting any work at a studio will be great if you absolutely love film and want to make it your life. The entertainment industry can be tough by its very nature so there's no need to worry about it before you begin. Think about it for a while and determine if it's something you can dedicate your life to. If not, choose a major that you will love.
If you learn more about Independent Filmmaking through the connection with the film community, you will see that not everyone relocates to L.A. or NYC to do film. You have to be in the moment, the here and now with this career and if you discover that you want a different type of life, you can do film as a hobby when you have the time while working in a different career.
So it would be good if you're doing activities now connected with film or video, but if you are not, give a career in film a lot of thought before you invest yourself in it. I would recommend staying with it if it is your dream career and you can't picture yourself doing anything else. Fill in jobs will come along for you between projects and I think you will be fine. Right now focus on learning everything you can about film. You have a lot of time before you see what exciting things happen for you in this career. Don't give up !
THE FILMMAKERS COLLABORATIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO https://www.filmmakerscollaborative.org/
SF FILM https://sffilm.org/about/
Well, I think that you may want to hear some advice that could make you feel more at ease and alleviate any thoughts or worried feelings about the future. You have not started Film School yet or college as a Film Major, so worrying about it will not help. I would imagine it's hard today to think of one's future, but you can do this.
Basically, you get your degree in film and do it. What some people do is work in restaurants or do temp work doing clerical work. You can offer your services as a photographer after film school. You can video weddings and events as a freelancer.
Your college or film school experience will make it real for you. You will learn everything you need to have the career you want. Many move to L.A. or N.Y.C. but San Francisco is a great training ground. There is also a film community nearby in Sacramento. Connect with The Sacramento Film Project and the Capitol Film Alliance.
In San Francisco, connect with the Filmmakers Collaborative and also SF FILM.
There are so many possible careers to work in with film. Positions may end up not being the exact job you want, but getting any work at a studio will be great if you absolutely love film and want to make it your life. The entertainment industry can be tough by its very nature so there's no need to worry about it before you begin. Think about it for a while and determine if it's something you can dedicate your life to. If not, choose a major that you will love.
If you learn more about Independent Filmmaking through the connection with the film community, you will see that not everyone relocates to L.A. or NYC to do film. You have to be in the moment, the here and now with this career and if you discover that you want a different type of life, you can do film as a hobby when you have the time while working in a different career.
So it would be good if you're doing activities now connected with film or video, but if you are not, give a career in film a lot of thought before you invest yourself in it. I would recommend staying with it if it is your dream career and you can't picture yourself doing anything else. Fill in jobs will come along for you between projects and I think you will be fine. Right now focus on learning everything you can about film. You have a lot of time before you see what exciting things happen for you in this career. Don't give up !
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Carlos’s Answer
You have to decide what else you would like to do. From experience, I can tell you that supply chain management, accounting, law, the medical field, and artificial intelligence are large fields. I would also include engineering in there as well. You won't have difficulties finding a job and then finding your dream job
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Nicolas’s Answer
First off, if you really want to work in film and you dedicate your time, then you should keep going full force. But I know that sometimes things out of our control happen, so if that's the case, I would recommend that you write down all the things you like about a career in film and see if you can find something else that allows you to do those things. For example, if you like film because you like storytelling, then you can do that in other careers (check out The Artist's Way book - it can help you connect to your inner child).
But, take it from someone who pursued his dream job at 37: sometimes good things happen in their own time.
But, take it from someone who pursued his dream job at 37: sometimes good things happen in their own time.