Career questions tagged tv-production
Film/TV/Entertainment Pros, how did you manage financially at the beginning of your career and do you have any advice?
I will soon be entering film school for producing, and I'm very excited. However, the film/tv industry is both gig-based and known for paying little during the beginning of a career. With the financial and time commitment of film school, I would like to know what I might expect for the beginning of my career. So, how did you make ends meet and financially support yourself while you got started in the industry?
Agoura Hills
How to keep coming up with ideas for a sitcom series? #Spring 2024
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.
Traverse CityHow can teenagers realistically portray adults when acting? #Sping2024
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.
Traverse CityHow can I get funding for a high school student run TV show? #Spring2024
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?
Traverse City
What classes do I need to take in college to be a Digital Media Specialist?
I am taking digital media this year (my sophomore year) and I really like it. I don't know what classes to take in college though. #broadcast-journalism #magazine #digital-media #tv-production
Irving
How can I learn more about sports broadcasting while in high school?
I have always been interested in sports broadcasting, but have never really done anything about it because I do not know how to start, I would like to experience an internship or something similar to get to know the medium, houw could I do this? #broadcast-media #sports-journalism #sports-media #broadcast-journalism #tv-production #television-producer
Chula Vista
What's the most stable job with a good income in the media field?
I'm a high school senior whose always been interested in working in broadcasting, but am very scared that I might not make the correct decision. #broadcast-media #broadcast-journalism #broadcast-television #broadcast #tv-production
Frisco
What recommendations do you have for high school students to start preparing for a career in media production?
I would really like to be in media production (TV or internet!) when I grow up. How did you get to where you are? I'm always told that I should start preparing for my future now while in high school so any advice about that would help me a lot! #media-production #tv-production
Tulsa
what do employers look for when it comes to hiring a director/producer?
I want to be an NFL director/producer and I feel that I should probably have a background that impresses a employer. #television #director #producer #employer-relations #tv-production #television-producer
Apopka
How many career paths are there within film or television production major?
I have a passion for television and film and am planning to focus mostly on cinematography but realistically speaking, which branch within this major is more likely so ensure a job? Writing, producing, editing, networking? #film #television #cinematography #film-editing #tv-production #film-producer
Rialto