Career questions tagged film
Careers within the film industry aren't just limited to an actor. Behind the scenes, successful careers include writer, director, editor, and many more involved in a film crew. For more information, please read below. Read more Show less
What does a film director do?
How do I start building the skills needed to be a film director?
How to keep coming up with ideas for a sitcom series?
I am 16 and writing a TV sitcom to make on my high school stage with sets, costumes, makeup and the lot. I am also the lead actor, the director and producing it. I have 21 episode ideas, the first two fully scripted. What is the best way to keep the creative juices flowing with a hectic high school schedule, and get more episode ideas.
How can teenagers realistically portray adults when acting?
I am a 16 year old interested in making my career in film acting, directing, writing, and producing. I am creating a TV sitcom set in 1950s New York. All of my actors will be high schoolers, who will be portraying adults. How can I sell the idea to distributors such as Tubi, even though adult characters are being played by teens.
How can I get funding for a high school student run TV show?
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?
What jobs are best for people (me) who want to deal with all the technology and behind the scenes of film/tv?
I am going to college for film/tv/digital media production and was wondering what are all the jobs I can get out of it that are super technical and less screenwriting and such. #Spring24
What are some ways/tips or what general direction should I take in order to pursue a film career?
I'm currently a sophmore in highschool and I've been interested in taking film as my major in college. Firstly is it worth it to pursue this path or this particular major (as college is quite expensive) and also what are some ways to find employment after college? Also for some more context I already have a fairly entry level grasp on film basics via my school production studio (EX: Camera, Mic use, editing, filming, and some studio work/directing).
what do I need to know I want to be a film director?
I am currently in grade 8 I want know what subjects I need to take in grade 10 . I also want to know what I should study in university I
How movie?
How do directors land jobs in the film industry? Additional I was curious on how directors reach out to actors to star in their films. Do they have connections?
What are some tips to get into the film industry for someone who is still in college?
I am a film major in my 2nd semester of college I want to be a creative director for film. I have little connections and I need some tips for success.
What is the best way to promote a telent as a future artist?
What is the best way to promote a talent as a future artist? Who is willing to become a film actor or actors singer
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.
How often do you work on creating a Movie, Musical, Play or Tv Show? Late Nights, Early Mornings? How much money does it take and how much do you make based off of when people see the movies?
I'm looking for answers for a Career Project. Any and all answers are great. Thanks so much!
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.
What is Cinematography and how is it to be a Flim Director?
I am interested in speaking to a Film, TV Show, or Musical Director. What is your job like and how can you tell me more about it?
What's your opinion on The Los Angeles Film School?
I'm trying to decide where to study film to be a screenwriter and/or director. Is LA Film a good choice? Any better ones?
Is college necessary for film?
if i want to dip my toe in this industry, do i need to go to college for film?
How do people find connections in order to work in the Youtube industry for creators?
i really love watching youtube and want to be on a team to help youtubers film and make content. i love anything with content creation
When is it best to apply to post-production jobs?
About what months are best to apply to entry level jobs in post-production? i know the industry is a bit in flux at the moment, but I'd appreciate any advice.
I’m interested in learning about what A Day in the Life was like for a Film maker?
I’m interested in learning about what A Day in the Life was like for a film maker. So far I have learned that the people tend to collab to have films done faster , but I would also like to know how this can affect the way the film looks/feels.
BA vs BFA?
I'm looking at the USC SCA website currently and I noticed that there is a bachelor of arts in film production and then there is a bachelor of fine arts in film production. Can anyone explain the difference?
Industry vs Freelancing vs Indie directing?
Is freelancing the same as Indie directing? What separates these three? What are some pros and cons of all three? How do I succeed in each? And how do I switch from one to the other, such as switching from Industry directing to Freelancing? Will I have more control over the movie if I choose to freelance? Google has not helped me one bit.
Double concentration?
I want to go to the L.A. Film School and major in Film Production but I would want to have my concentration on either Directing or Cinematography. Is there any way I could have my concentration on both?
Is it true that nearly 65% of all film directors only make 1 film in their whole life??
I recently read this statistic and it has shocked me. Am I doomed to only put one art piece into this world? The expectation for becoming a director is fame but still. I mean I want to make many movies and the idea of only being able to make one sounds completely hope-crushing. On the other end of the spectrum, I read that there is one director who made 150 movies and another who made 15 in one year. Obviously, this doesn't indicate quality but if someone can make 15 movies in one year, then it gives me some level of hope. Input?