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how do I get into the the media industry?
I am interested in the media industry so I want intel on how I can get into the industry
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What degree should I major in if I want to be a Creative Director?
I am currently working in healthcare administration looking to pivot my career to creative directing. I have no clue where to start. I have interest in musical theater, production design, graphic design, and creative writing.
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How to understand a different perspective for characters?
Hi. So I want to make a story, and I want the characters to flourish with diversity (disabilities, race, personality, ideals, etc.) but I don't know how to make a character through their eyes. Say they had epilepsy, I want the character to be relatable and true to other epileptic people. Edit:...
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What are some tips for trying to go into film major?
I know there's a lot so how can I choose the best type of film major for me? I am a senior who is going to go to college next year in community to figure out the programs needed to get to film when I transfer out.
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How to network with filmmakers?
Some advice I got from a film producer was to find a more experienced filmmaker to help guide me through the development of my first project(s). I'm not in a position to start building my team yet, but I'd like some resource references for when I do. Where can I look to network with and find...
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How can I explore as a film maker?
I'm currently a film editor that can alsom build new concepts.
What can I do to be more creative and get job opportunities in film industry.
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How useful is film school. Does the degree matter?
Senior in high school, applying for colleges. Interested in film school.
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what should I be majoring or looking into career wise ?
I love to create, direct , Edit and take photos. I also love health and nutrition and helping people with bettering themselves
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What are the first steps to becoming a video editor.?
I'm a 10th grader and am very interested in being a film/video editor, what are my first steps to becoming one?
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How can I pick between a couple of career paths i'm thinking of?
I am split between a career involved with computer science/IT and a career involved with graphic design. I want to be able to make a 6 figure salary, as I live in an area with a high cost of living, but I also want a career i'll enjoy. I like the idea of either career path/majors but i'm...
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first steps to film school?
hello, I'm 17 and I'm going to graduate high school this year I have enough money saved that I can pretty much do/go anywhere for school. Since I was a little girl I have dreamed of being a director/screenwriter I made my first ¨movie¨ when I was in first grade recently I have been thinking of...
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Should I apply for college or enter the workforce?
I’ve been a bit anxious about the college and career path that I want to take after high school. I initially wanted to be an editor but I’m still on the fence about it. I’m also not sure if I want to go to college or try to enter the work field immediately after graduation. College applications...
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What job should I get to save up for the career I want?
I'm 13 (a bit young to be thinking about these things, I know, but might as well plan this now!) and live in the Philippines. I want to move to a country with a better film industry one day because I want to write shows and films. My original plan was to do a dual degree for psychology and...
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How should I decide on an MFA program for Writing?
I see a lot of programs and I'm overwhelmed by which factors I should consider. Preferably, I would like a high-residency program that wouldn't require me to go into debt or expects me to pay too much out of pocket. My strongest medium is poetry, but I also like to write in prose.
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How do I maximize my talent and share my "gift" with the world while also making enough money to be able to sustain myself and others?
Young 23 y/o artist self taught producer and engineer autodidact looking to grow as an artist