Coming from nowhere and being discovered by a Hollywood exec to go on to fame and fortune is part of the mythology of the cinema industry. One that lives on today on the pages of Stage 32 and is the expectation and bar of success or failure.
Perhaps, a more realistic approach is talking with your network and begin to work on an independent film. There is all the makings of a movie right now in your network list from all aspects of the industry looking to showcase their work, pitch your ideas to the network, and listen when others give ideas, its all here now.
Find the people you can communicate with and start building a low budget film movie short that showcases your work, and your ability to work together. Target film festivals, stream it, give it away so people can see your work. Be part of a team and can build on small successes.
Those are real credits.
