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I have a question for an actor. Is sometimes acting embarassing?
I am a 6th grade student

How useful is film school. Does the degree matter?
Senior in high school, applying for colleges. Interested in film school.

How to prepare for an art intern interview for an advertising agency company that works in various areas such as film, animation, and mobile apps?
Can anyone give me some steps and suggestions that would be helpful for the interview? I will be thankful for the advice.

How 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?

What are some film schools that offer great programs ?
I am in 10th grade and I really want to go to college and do film.
Note: this question was submitted anonymously

What is the best way to secure a job in the film industry?
What is the best school, what connections should one try to make, etc.

What is the best way to determine if the major you picked is best for you?
I've known for a very long time that going into the art field is what I wanted to do. But it seems that everytime I think about pursuing my dream of graphic design, I get very nervous that I won't be able to get a job or I will be struggling as my career evolves and I will have to switch...

is it possible to get two more minors after I graduate college?
I am majoring in communications integrated media management. I have a required minor that will either be marketing or psychology. I am also required to take several art classes and two graphic design classes. I think it would be useful to gain a minor in graphic design and a minor in...

What is the annual salary of a just graduated student of cinema ?
I know the film industry is very competitive and it takes time to grow and get a nice paying job, but what is the average salary to someone who just graduated film college?

Is having a degree an advantage?
Is having a college degree in acting/theater/film an advantage to an aspiring film or stage actor?

How do you make it into the film industry as a director?
To be honest I don't know where I would start after collage.

What tough encounters have you run into with being a Producer and/or Director ?
What tough encounters have you run into with being a Producer and/or Director ?

I plan on writing my first screeplay in 2022. However, I'm not sure whether to write a tv or movie script for my first screenplay?
I have many ideas that could be either a tv script or a movie script. However, just curious, what does the entertainment/film industry value more? TV or Movie Screenplays? I am struggling on my decision. I plan to use the script to submit to writing competitions and apply to grad film school....

How would I be satisfied?
Hi, I’m a freshman in high school. Time is strange to me, this year had gone by fast. I will be in tenth grade next year and it’s scary. I mean I have no goals while everyone is running ahead already. I don’t even think I will make it to college. What happens after that? What if I’m just going...

What degree should I get if I want to be a Film Director / Producer?
#director #film #film-acting #television #film-production

What advice would a seasoned filmmaker give a novice for choosing the best fit when deciding on a college?
#film
#Filmmaking
#college-advice
#help

Are there skills or personality traits that lend a person to picking a role to pursue?
I am wanting to go into Film and having a hard time deciding which to focus on (Pre-Production/ Production/ Post Production).
#film

Is film production worth it?
I am interested in film but have been discouraged hearing that the success rate is low and the overall process takes a lot of time and waiting. Is it still worth it to go into that field? #film #college #help

How Do I Break Into the Screenwriting Industry?
How do I get into writing for film? Is it easier than writing literature or is it harder? I don't want to be famous, just write things. Which is an easier field to get into or what is the significant difference that could affect my choice about which writing industry to go into? #writing #film...

film making or medicine or business??
my family wants me to got to medicine school because I am good at sciences all of my family are doctors but I am also good at theatre management and directed a school play before and wanted to go to a film making academy. I wasn't planning for the film making choice from a long time, intact I...

What skills do you learn in Film Studies that can help find a career in the television business?
I am 18 years old and I ask this question because I am interested in the movie and television business. My dream is working in FOX, ABC, or NBC. I thought I should take Theater , however I am more on screen shows and movies. #movies #film #communications #media

What is a good tip for someone going into the film industry?
#film-production #film #director

Do you need to attend college to get in the film/directing industry?
I am studying film in school now but i hear people say just start working and college is not important #help #film

How important is college in my situation?
I'm going to try to keep this post short.... movies are my life. I've wanted to make films ever since I was a little kid. I can't see myself doing anything else. I'm currently a freshman at a community college. I'm currently building up my credit and saving up to pay for school. My parents...

Is film school helpful for anything other than networking?
Right now I am not planning on going to film school and am very against it because I see it as a huge waste of time and money. The only thing people say it's useful for is networking what else does it have to offer?
#film #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmschool

What sort of advice could you give to someone who just switched their major to Film/Video studies?
I was just wondering if there were any film or video production people out there who want to lend a hand? I just switched my major to Film/Video Production in the middle of this past spring semester since I've always been interested in learning more about this, especially video editing. So,...

Best career for someone who loves the film industry but doesn't want to be involved in directly making the movies?
I absolutely love all things movies! I think the industry is very interesting but I also know its hard to get into to. Im not particularly interested in being a director,producer etc. I just want a career that will get me close to the work that goes on behind the scenes helping to put these...

What If the career I want to pursue isn't very successful?
I like dancing and acting, but I know that to be successful in that career, it's a one in a million chance. I would love to just be apart of that world, either editing or filming the whole thing. But I don't know what college to go and am pretty unsure of going on to pursue it. #film #dancing...

what school should i go to?
i love to sing and i love music and i want to be famous. #music #film #social-media #media #singing


what are the best film schools in america ?
because i would like to go to school out of state but i would like to make sure that im spending money on a good school that will help my future #film

How to get work expirience in my area of study while I'm still studying?
Hi, I'm a Motion Picture Arts student, I want to pursue a career in editing, I have no experience in this area beside from university and my own projects. My plan is to try to have a membership at IATSE 891, to do that I have to first become a Permittee. Last week I went to a career fair at my...

Communication vs. Film and Television Major
What is the differences between the two majors? What can I do with a communication major vs a film major and vise versa.
Thanks! #journalism #communications #film #film-production #sports-journalism #broadcast-journalism #film-making #film-editing

In a career path as competitive as film, how do you stay unintimidated and focused?
I've had a dream to be a filmmaker for as long as I can remember, and make my own films whenever possible. It's no secret that getting into the business is extremely hard, and often times if you do not have the right networking or connections your dreams can quickly seem unreachable. For this...

How important is attending film school in boosting one's chance of breaking into the film/television industry? I've heard debates on both sides but am still undecided as to whether it is a good investment.
I have been accepted into a prestigious film school that will require me and my parents to take on loans in order to meet the half of the tuition/board. Would it be better to major in a more lucrative area and try to do film on the side? I already have had experience in screenwriting,...

Going into college, how do I balance pursuing a career as a famous actor and a pediatrician?
I am a senior about to graduate high-school. I want to be a famous actor and am set on being a pediatrician too. I've been told doing both is impossible, but that won't stop me from doing what I love. There is so much to learn in each field and I love helping people. Both careers give me that...

How much experience and Knowledge do you need to major in film and media production?
I am interested in majoring and film and media production. The only experience I have is filming and editing youtube videos. Other than that I don't know a whole lot. How much experience do I need to major in this and is there something I should be doing to prepare myself for this major?...

I'm unsure what to do with my life
I'm in my first year of university in the UK and I'm doing Adult Nursing. I'm more than halfway done. But, the thing is, my head and heart are not into it. It bores me and does not interest me in the least. In fact, if I force myself to continue it, I'm pretty sure I'll end up jumping off a...

Is a bachelor's degree from an art institute respected as much in the industry as one from a traditional four-year university?
I am interested in studying cinematography and think I will be better prepared if I attend a major specific institute where all classes are related to what I want to learn. It's not my desire to study unrelated subjects to my major just to fill the curriculum for degree requirements. #teaching...

What does a typical day look like as an director ?
Im latianna miller im a 10th grader from hudson high school and I always wanted to know how a day in a life of a director would be like #film #artist #director