The movie business frequently feels like one of those ‘members-only’ clubs – you can’t get in the door without knowing someone on the inside. So the best way to break into the business is: get to know someone who makes movies! Easy enough to say that, but the big question is: how? First there are…
BREAKING INTO THE FILM AND TV BUSINESS
Years ago, I came out to Hollywood barely knowing anyone, barely knowing anything. You can learn from what I did right and what I did wrong. I had one classmate here. He got me a job managing a movie theater while I looked for work in the film and TV business. That’s one lesson: have…
BEST WAYS TO MAKE MONEY AS A FILMMAKER
A lot of budding filmmakers never put their skills to good use because they don’t know where to begin. There are tons of talented people out there right now who have nothing more than a slew of videos sitting on a shelf in their home. Instead of becoming one of those people, you should consider…
FILM – HOW TO BECOME A MOVIE STAR
If climbing to the top of the film world and becoming a movie star were easily done than the world would be full of a lot more movie stars. It’s the rare person who hasn’t dreamt of fame at fortune at some point in his or her life. Most of us decide to put those…
ART DIRECTOR – THE SERIOUS END OF MOVIE ART
What do you do when you want to create a grungy apartment setting for your short film but your girlfriend won’t let destroy her furniture? Or you need to turn a modern office suite into a detective’s squad room yet you have no idea where to begin? Get thee to an art director. The folks…
CREATING ANIMATION FOR FILM AND TELEVISION
Animation for film and television is created by teams of artists who work together to make new ideas come to life for audiences around the world. If you are interested in becoming such an animator, then there are some things you should consider and look into as you move forward with your career. You will…
ACTING FOR FILM
There are many different types of acting: soaps, theatre, Disney, TV and acting for film. For most people who are not in the industry, understanding these different types of acting can get confusing. Add to that learning how to act for a one camera shoot vs. a three camera shoot and the beginner actor begins to feel…
FILM ENTREPRENEURS
Do You Need a Film Editing Degree? Posted: 07/23/2012 Perhaps you’re considering a career as a film editor, and you’re wondering whether you need to go to college and earn a film editing degree. Editing is both a technical skill and a creative one; you need to possess the patience to weed through hours of…
WHY DOES FILM SCHOOL COST SO MUCH?
Why Does Film School Cost so Much? If you’ve considered going to film school to become a filmmaker, you probably already know that one of your biggest hurdles is the film school cost. Earning a college degree in film at a college or university can easily cost as much as $100,000 or more, and even…
WHICH LOS ANGELES FILM SCHOOL IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Which LA Film School is Right for me? If you’re looking at trying to break into Hollywood as a film producer or film director, chances are you’ve been trying to decide on the right Los Angeles film school. Understandably, there are many from which to choose, ranging from full college undergraduate and graduate programs (like…
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW TO BECOME AN ART DIRECTOR?
What does an Art Director do? An art director on a film production is one of the most important individuals with regard to the ultimate aesthetic sensibility and look of the final film. He or she typically works with other concept artists, special effects artists, set designers and dressers, costume makers, and the director and producers on…
WHAT FILM SCHOOLS REALLY COST BEYOND THE TUITION
How Much Does Film School Really Cost? What film schools really cost above the tuition that they typically advertise to prospective students may come as something of a surprise to most students. While there is not necessarily a concentrated effort on the part of most film schools to deceive students, it simply comes down to…
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE PLACES WHERE YOU CAN LEARN TO BE A FILMMAKER?
Where can you Learn to be a Filmmaker? Before you dust off the mantle for your Academy Award, you need to learn how to make movies. The best place to start is in film school. So where do you find a film school? If you live in Los Angeles, you can probable swing a stuffed…
THE BEST WAY TO LEARN DIRECTING, PRODUCING AND SCREENWRITING
What is the Best Way to Learn How to be a Director or Producer? There are many aspiring filmmakers who accept the conventional wisdom that says the best way to learn directing, producing and screenwriting is to attend film school. These people typically spend 2-4 years (and sometimes over $100,000) to earn a degree or…
THE BEST KIND OF FILM DIRECTOR SCHOOL
What is the Best Kind of Film School for Directors? If you want to be a film director, you should know that not every film school program offers what you need; you need a director school, one that will focus on your particular needs as a film director. Most film schools can teach you the…