I like many in this industry have worn over my 22 years of experience many hats. We all make mistakes when we are starting out in any business or walk of life. However for the keen young creative, who wants to be a writer, producer, Director, Grip, Director of Photography, Production Designer, Casti...
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Orson Welles had to take his pants off to poop, just like you. One guy will give you an autograph because he's a nice guy the other only if he is paid. If they won't answer the phone for your call THE...
Expand commentOrson Welles had to take his pants off to poop, just like you. One guy will give you an autograph because he's a nice guy the other only if he is paid. If they won't answer the phone for your call THEY are the one losing out. You do not NEED anyONE for your project to be a success, if you believe you do you wrote something for them not for the sake of the story. A project will attract the level of talent it deserves.
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I think you have to decide what exactly you want to do and then the answer is different depending. Start going for those grunt jobs and see the roles of the folks at levels above you and see if it loo...
Expand commentI think you have to decide what exactly you want to do and then the answer is different depending. Start going for those grunt jobs and see the roles of the folks at levels above you and see if it looks fun to YOU. It is a highly personal question. If one of those roles looks fun ask how they got to where they are and ask several because some may not want to share. I think there are some huge jerks and you have to avoid taking their advice. If none of the roles look fun for you to make a living and work your way up, find an alternate route-do a day job you can tolerate or like and make your films, do your writing on the side. Some can meld to the Industry and some can't. And no one can tell you what you should do-you need to follow your heart and gut.
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There is a vast and excellent array of responses to my topic and it really gives all of us food for thought. Thank you for sharing!!