What jobs in film should you be doing?

[@seemslegit8858]

This is literally the most detailed video about different careers in films i have ever seen in my entire life.

[@SophiaStewartFilms]

so true

[@victoriaperez7181]

This was one of the most informative videos of ever seen. Even more informative then when I went to acting school

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[@mr.sushi2221]

22 and finally discovering my love for the film industry, I want to go back to college and this video helped me alot. thanks!

[@minipinkrosa]

this was more helpful than the 6 months I spent in a course about it

[@friendsinfilmfreetrainings2566]

I am a teacher! And thank you! Sign up for our next live Q&A at friendsinfilm.com/qna-e and you can talk to me personally!

[@rubycsupo]

You are amazing lady! I so appreciate the open honesty and natural charisma you have. I am trying to start as a PA and eventually become a DP or director. It's been super hard getting my foot in the door but videos like this help people like me who are starting out. Thank you!!

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Thank you! If you do our program then you won't have to guess about what to do anymore :D www.friendsinfilm.com

[@ChanMorgan]

The point that she makes at 6:53 regarding the boom operator is so true. Thank you for bringing it up. I was on a recent set where a PA offered to help me boom op (because we had an upcoming production day where I would be working alone in the sound dept). The DP was nearby and overheard the conversation. They immediately said, "Yeah I don't think that's a good idea. No. Boom operating is extremely hard." The great thing is that the conversation eventually led to the PA learning more about the boom op position from the perspective of both the DP and a sound mixer. It's not just holding a stick above your head.

[@SilentInTheTrees1]

This is so helpful!!!. I’ve always loved film and medicine. Medicine is out for various reasons so I’ve been studying all I can to see what would be a good fit for me in film. Thank you thank you for this video!.

[@A-GOD]

Great advice 📈

[@avenins1436]

Great video! I’d like to add my job to your list and share a bit of my experience. The construction department! There’s so much good paying work (at least here in Canada) for all kinds of construction skill sets! I worked in residential renovations throughout my teens and finished trades college when I was 20. Applied to IATSE when I was 21 primarily because I really just wanted to join a union and movie sets sounded more interesting than building new suburbs. Got hired a few month after I applied and haven’t looked back since. I’m now 26, have several long runs on different productions under my belt and am currently crewed on a show as one of two on-set carpenters indefinitely. Ive done quite a bit of special effects along the way too because they need metal workers/welders, but my forte is carpentry. I could have never imagine this career taking me the places it has when I was 21. Showing up with enthusiasm has opened so many doors to learn new skills and meet people who will propel you into opportunities. The preproduction work is creative and challenging which I find very rewarding and now to oversee the set during shooting feels like a privilege I’ve earned. Good luck to all of you out there.

[@becbekkette]

You are so earnest and down to earth and easy to listen to. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I found it especially interesting that eventually you will just fit into a spot, and your network will eventually lean in one (or two) directions. For me, I have a love and passion for so many of these areas, and I have always had a difficulty really honing in on what it is I truly want to pursue mastering. I feel most comfortable going after work in the art department, because that is an area I've naturally leaned to for all my life. I also find myself more comfortable with editing and writing (but if I'm honest, it's probably because I can comfortably fail by myself over and over until I get it right). That said, I really like to push myself, and so in more recent years I've tried to experiment with music and sound, which is not natural to me but I quite enjoy (I did some foley work on a live radio drama a couple semesters ago and it was a blast!). I've experimented with a lot of different areas in school, and directing is also a beautiful thing. I had to push myself at this too, as I'm an introvert. But wow, I love being able to control an overall vision, though it's a lot of pressure. Well anyway, perhaps I will keep trying my hand at multiple things and see where my skills serve best and I suppose I will just land somewhere naturally.

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

You definitely will! It's REALLY good to be interested in everything on set. The people who end up being the most successful have a lot of knowledge about all the departments. The people in our program often go on set not knowing exactly what they want to end up doing, but they figure it out quick. There are little cultures for each craft, you'll notice right away :)

[@annoyingorangefan2009]

Thank you a lot for this video. My name is Tabatha and I’ll be studying Film at University of Central Arkansas starting in August. Ive been incredibly doubtful because I have been raised poor and I didn’t want to live that life again. Having a Film degree will not guarantee me a job, or even a well paying one. So I am incredibly nervous. Seeing this video has honestly helped me a lot and makes me stress less about my future. So thank you so much, I did not know there were so many camera jobs (my main want is to work the camera). It is honestly hard finding info only about this, especially since I don’t care about being in Hollywood lol.

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Yes, there are many jobs in the film industry! If you'd like to know more about how people get their foot in the door, check out this mini-course: filmcareerlaunch.com

[@selinakyle1317]

I'm a university student studying dance and I want to get into the filming industry doing acting and camera 1st AC

[@avenins1436]

Other great departments to consider Paint - they do really interesting stuff, I’ve seen them make faux marble top counters, sculpt giant alien eggs, cover sets in graffiti etc. even if you’re not an artist there’s plenty of plastering seams and rolling paint on walls! Electrics - if you like lights, this department sets them all up and more. Sets get pretty intricate and if you don’t mind pulling cables, the end result from electrics looks pretty dazzling. On set you even get to operate the lights! Ps generator operators make a lot of money. Transport - if you like to drive, this is for you. This industry needs drivers to move entire sets in a truck, move people, deliver the hard drives with the footage on it and so much more. You might end up driving a prestigious actor to set or you might have to back a huge truck into a tight spot. I’ve heard the money is very good due to long hours and short turn around times.

[@Garytyronejohnson]

Awesome! Thanks for the insight.

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Glad it was helpful! You can get started here: www.friendsinfilm.com/get-in/

[@tauriaraynor3161]

Thank you Janet, This was great!! and very Informative!!

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

You're welcome Tauria!! Happy to hear that!

[@TechographyTimes]

You’re a breath of fresh air. Thank you so much for sharing this. I have an idea where I want to go next. Just finished as a PA last week and have my eye on the camera dept and DIT. Thanks a million! Stay safe , and thanks for sharing!

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

How awesome and thanks for the support! Sign up for the free mini course if you want to learn more. filmcareerlaunch.com

[@SophiaStewartFilms]

Can't find anything like this on the Internet, thank you so much

[@ChrisLeeProducer]

I just wrapped on a huge feature as the Office PA. It was literally hell. I've done a lot of shows, but this one made me realize being a PA was not for me. I was bullied and treated very harsh, which I know is sadly common. I'm not sure how to move past this in my career. This is what I live for, and now I'm stuck on how to move forward, so thanks for this!

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

I"m really sorry. When you start, you get the lower end jobs, with the lower end people! Just know that there are GREAT people out there, wonderful jobs, a great life and career. When you're starting you tend to find the lower stuff, and with it sometimes, people who don't care, or have problems themselves. There are many ways you can go in film, so just keep an open mind. You could end up being a future producer! :-)

[@ChrisLeeProducer]

Official Friends in Film you’re so kind! Thank you :) Definitely a producer here 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@einsteindarwin8756]

I wish this came out when I was struggling.

[@rebeccanascimento8234]

This is the best video on the subject ive ever seen, and so positive too

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Thank you :)

[@shadowedits5758]

i really wanna work in movies but i am having a hard time knowing what for now i am thinking of editing but i dont like it to the point where i have to do it all the time idk is there anythinng that csn help me figure it out i also got a pc for editing but idk

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Hey! Janet is on set today, but my name is Greg, I work for her. I'll try to give a couple points to think about, here. I go to CSUN too (physics), is that what you meant by CSN? If you don't like editing all the time, you may want to consider other positions as well, for sure. It's an extremely demanding niche, you have to work really fast and really hard in short spans of time when doing editing work. If you want to have some variety in between editing jobs but want to stay really close to editing, colorist work could be great. You can mess around with DaVinvi Resolve to get a feel for that, you might already be familiar. On lower budget stuff, the same people who do editing do the coloring a lot of the time, but as you get to higher levels in the industry, people get more specialized and shoots will have people doing editing and people doing coloring. Another position you could look at is camera. It's both creative and techy-y, like editing. Plus, you'll get to see how people are getting the shots you end up with when you're editing :) Just some things to think about. Either way, you want to start getting on sets and meeting people, getting that network started.

[@shadowedits5758]

@@officialfriendsinfilm i decided to keep editing and made my first edit on davincy and i would really appreciate if you could give your honest opinion on it

[@claudianero]

Wow, thank you. You are so honest about yourself. You inspire so much confidence in what you are talking about. Thanks again!

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

I appreciate the support! Sign up for the free mini course if you want to learn more. filmcareerlaunch.com

[@allilutes417]

i always thought i wanted to go into space engineering but now i’m thinking about directing... idk

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Gotta follow your gut on that one!

[@BRONZALiVE]

I really love cinematography and film editing, I'm 20 years old and I love filmamking. I write, film, edit and direct my own short films'docos all the time, and its really just a passion and a hobbie at this point, and its through making them that I find my strengths, Im not so good at directing actors, but when it comes to the camera work/cinematography thats one of my strengths, and also film editing, thats my favourate part, becuase to me thats where the film comes together, I would sit for like 12 hours straight editing, just becuase I love doing it so much and solving probelms of how a scene should work, and what footage to use, it makes the time go by so fast because I love the craft, So I want to become a professional film editor one day and work in the industry, currently I am trying to reach out to local video production companies for work expereice, I havent gone to film school yet becuase I want to see if I can get actual experience and work my way through, but film school at this stage in my last resort if all else fails, I do have connections, I know a cinematographer whose worked on countless hollywood productions, and Im looking forward to seeing if he has any opportunity for me to come on set and just watch the craft, to me thats way better then just sitting in a classroom in a school learning about film, actually being on set first hand

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

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[@dasixgs]

Nice video! I’m just begging to think about working in the film industry when I get out of school, this is and will be very helpful, thanks!

[@KeepitMovingTV1211]

Thank you

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

You're welcome! Sign up for the free mini course if you want to learn more. filmcareerlaunch.com

[@gatewayfilms1632]

Thank you for all the advice. I'm gonna try them all!

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Thanks for the support! Learn more at filmcareerlaunch.com

[@1146g02]

Thank you. What would you film as an independent, in order to go for a DP job?

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Just like with any niche job, get on the big sets first and meet the professionals. You will also meet all the assistants in the different niches. When you work on your passion project, bring these people on board. I am currently running a free mini-course to give you an overview of the fastest way to get paid work in the film industry. Feel free to join here: filmcareerlaunch.com/

[@1146g02]

@officialfriendsinfilm thank you. Also how do you just volunteer and meet film people if you dont necessarily live in the cliche New York and California? I just want to be in the company of film people.

[@Elidethct]

Amazing video and thanks also for the personal stories, those help a ton. What age did you start and how did you start your career in the film industry? Is it necessary to go to college for all? Thanks for the help

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

I started in my mid 20s! I finished college and worked for a couple years.... selling copy machines for IBM. You *definitely* don't need a degree. Nobody on set cares if someone has a degree or not and even if you have one, you will start off at the same level as someone who doesn't. Progression is based entirely on networking; you just need to get on a lot of shoots and show that you're part of the team. Everyone starts off as a PA and then makes a bunch of relationships while they're working which net them higher level work. It's about work ethic and being friendly. Prior education doesn't matter.

[@ryanjfoley]

This is awesome!

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Glad you enjoyed it! Learn more at filmcareerlaunch.com

[@BowlerTheHatGuy]

11:51-53 Something with editing or was it meant to be like that?

[@nadiafedchin5715]

Don’t forget all the wonderful producers, ADs, UPM, etc. 😊 That’s me!

[@CaramelCakez7]

I am a Brand Ambassador/Model my issue is stayng booked . So I figured I can find a way into acting doing background but I need work today

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Utilize facebook and follow EVERY Brand Ambassador page and group in your area or the area you want to work in! You never know when a gig will pop up hiring people last minute.

[@CaramelCakez7]

@@officialfriendsinfilm Hello and thank you. I am pretty much doing that already on FB and IG. U really have a lot insightful videos on how to get in but as for acting which I would like to do as well. My issues r travel and not enough money to do so to get bacc and forth to castings or events. I really would like to start as a PA or Wardrobe Assistant. I saw that video about the income

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

@@CaramelCakez7 Yep, and brand ambassador work is similar. When you work, you make friends, smile like crazy, and go the extra mile. You're building this thing, congrats to you for having motivation to build the life you want! All stepping stones!

[@jpatdy]

This is great information and very helpful to know about the different possible roles. I was wondering if you can share more about line producers, managers, coordinators, etc.? What they do and job specific roles and future

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Hey thanks for the question. These questions are covered in the free mini course. Here is the link: filmcareerlaunch.com

[@denoosoo]

I’m from Vancouver and filming happens a lot here. I really think I would like to make this my career but I’m not sure… I’m a bit scared I’m 16, so I know I’m young and have time to think about this, but I really think this is my calling. I guess the thing I’m scared of is if I can’t get a job idk.. my dream would be a producer or director or writer. I’ve won a canadian young writers competition if that says anything lol 😭 I love creating stories, but I also love the behind the scene physical work too. I know they say not to go to film school, but I kinda want to, maybe just college, which is cheaper and faster? This video was great, thank you :)

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Hello! My name is Greg, I work for Janet. Based on things she's said I can give some advice on this. 1) Keep writing. You probably already know this one, but write every day. It's a never ending journey. 2) Don't get sucked into the trap of film school. Degrees do not matter, there's nothing you'll learn in school that is going to get you ahead. There's nothing inherently wrong with going to college. For me personally I had a great experience (I'm not in film, I'm learning to be an engineer), but just keep in mind that it won't accelerate your film career at all. Film is an entirely connections based industry. Set experience is all that matters. People knowing you, knowing what it's like to work with you, that is what determines your success. *Many* people in Janet's program went to film school first but then couldn't actually get into the industry. 2b) To that end, Janet has everyone get on sets as a PA in the beginning to start networking and get familiar with the way professional sets work. If there's filming in your area this will not be difficult, and I know she's said that Vancouver is a fine place to start. Eventually you'll probably want to go to one of the US markets or to Toronto (extremely busy market) but smaller markets have some benefits to new people that big markets don't. When you graduate, check back in. Once you start you'll want as much availability for set work as possible so she recommends against trying to start before that point. In the US that's 18 year-olds, not sure about Canada. Good luck!

[@denoosoo]

@@officialfriendsinfilm hey thanks so much for all the info :) yeah I looked more into film school, probably not worth it... will definitely try and be a PA when I turn 18 at least ! Thanks again

[@kerrysitka9637]

As a teenager who does not know yet what they want to do but film is one of their interests, how should I learn this stuff? I'm homeschooled and don't know what job specifically I want, all of them are interesting but how should I learn and balance and find what I want to do, while giving time to explore other interests?

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Good question. For clarity, we primarily teach adults how to transition from their current job into a career in film. If you want to explore all the departments and genres then you will be focusing on getting PA (production assistant) jobs. This way you will be able to float between departments easily and get a taste of each department. You will naturally meet your people and they will begin to hire you and refer you. It is possible to specialize in multiple crafts. Acting and Wardrobe for example. Right now, you can make films with your friends and look into getting background acting for on centalcasting .com and get a feel for the film set. But until you're 18 you won't be able to work professionally in a department. Also, you can research the shows and movie you like. Research who has worked on them: Who was the camera team? Who was the art team? What else have they worked on? Make a list of these people and they will become your peers in the future. Come back and do our training program when you're an adult and ready to work in film.

[@mirianneloh2258]

i like how the people who watch have high expectations and maybe even make the industry toxic but the people behind cameras are mostly quite nice

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

They really are! They want to give back and help people out when they can. It's such a wonderful industry to be in :)

[@alinasunar9933]

Hi ! Thank you for this video. Would you please make a video for Actors? I really want to get into acting for films. I started as an Model and ended up being a commercial model and actor. I only could get auditions for commercials and shot many commercials in Australia. How to get jobs in films? It would really appreciate your suggestions and tips.

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Check out this interview with a casting director: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHeZha2sr9R4bLc

[@rashuneknight3939]

I'm interested in pre production and camera operating

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Excellent! Learn more at filmcareerlaunch.com

[@RichGordonOfficial]

Great info and very inspiring!

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Thanks for the love. Sign up for the free mini course if you want to learn more. filmcareerlaunch.com

[@lukeconway6937]

great info, though i feel it lacks the non union side of production, like PM, coordinator, pa...

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Thanks for watching! Learn more with the free mini course. Here is the link: filmcareerlaunch.com

[@pure.panic.productions33]

So lets say (hypothetically) I was an a non schooled sound guy (a bit of interning in studio and some pretty cool live gigs) and I wanted to start aiming my self in the direction of potentially professional work. Is there even a chance? Like one of those starting from scratch in L.A. stories. lol

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Yes, many people who join the A-List program have never been on set before and now work full time in the film industry. I teach people how to get their foot in the door through the A-List model. The A-list model shows you how to get on your first 20 shoots, build a base of connections of people that call you for film work, create a body of work while you are working on those professional sets so that people know you for your brand. Check out the link for more info: filmcareerlaunch.com/

[@maxtamang9028]

Hi Janet, I have a masters in Business Marketing but I want to go to into the film industry. I am very open and creative hence I want to go more into the acting and entertainment side of things. How do i approach this? Internship? PA?

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

PA work is the best way to get in and build a good foundation to make sure work doesn't dry up once you start acting full time :)

[@maxtamang9028]

@@officialfriendsinfilm thank you

[@itssara310]

This video was so informative thank you so much!🥺❤ I would really love to work in film and I don't have any preference in what department. I don't know what's the best thing to study in college or to do to be good and prepared for these roles? Anyways thank youu

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Hi Sara! First things first, we wouldn't recommend going to film school. It's a ton of money, 4 years of your time, and it doesn't give you what you actually need to have a great career: relationships. You have to be on set to make those :) What film school gives you is theoretical knowledge about filmmaking/media and a bit of hands-on with the equipment. However, those are things you can get more of on set and you won't pay anything except a little time. Pretty soon you'll be getting paid to learn. Second thing is that it's no problem if you don't know exactly what you want to do. Once you get on set, you'll quickly get a sense of what you like, and you'll get to see the little cultures in each department (they are surprisingly distinct). Most of our people either had no idea what they wanted to do or they think they knew in the beginning but ended up switching later.

[@itssara310]

@@officialfriendsinfilm Hello! Thank you so much. This was helpful l'll really keep that in mind and try to start applying for any jobs or things to give me experience and knowledge about the field. Sounds way more fun anyways!🙂 Thanks again!

[@trishschofield7808]

I’m new to your channel. Good info. What do you like & don’t like about your set medics? Theirs not much on KZbin. Thanks 😊

[@andrewzuliani9839]

Hi Janet, Fantastic video! Really learned a lot :) Just a quick question... what’s the best way to get onto a film set? I’m 17, too young to join a film union, and I don’t know many contacts working in the industry... I’ve tried my luck with Facebook groups, but they are extremely competitive. I’ve started my own photography and videography business and been working freelance for a couple of years, but I’m planning on going to film school next year, and wanting to get a head start in the industry. Any suggestions? I’m from Toronto, a hotspot for film I’ve heard. Thanks, Andrew

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

We call Toronto "Hollywood North," there's A TON of film work there, the pandemic notwithstanding. The Boys and What We Do in the Shadows are some relatively recent projects that were filmed there. Going to film school won't hurt you, but it won't help you either. Film professionals just don't care whether or not someone has a degree, so it's better to just get on set and getting your hands on equipment. We help guide people on how to have those conversations and make it happen. You do need to be 18 to PA on most film sets even if they're non-union. Are you turning 18 soon?

[@andrewzuliani9839]

Official Friends in Film Hey thanks for the reply! I turn 18 in October so hopefully the pandemic clears up, I can join the union and start working. I have taken interest in the “producer” role as I enjoy being a facilitator and playing a part in the whole process. Is the union still the way to go or am I better off trying to work at a production house? I’d probably join the union as a script supervisor. I’ve been accepted into film school, I understand that it can help build connections and relationships, which is the biggest reason why I want to go. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

[@allesclar.a]

Hi, I just discovered your channel when I was looking for a video exactly like the one you did. I just had a breakthrough and discovered that going into the field of film production is what I always wanted to do. I’d love to do an internship but most companies even require experience for that, do you have any advice how to get into the field without knowing anyone? Thank you so much for the video!!!

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Hi Clara! My name is Greg, I work for Janet. I think you'll want to do Janet's free training. The short version is that you are probably looking for the wrong type of work, and what you want to do in the beginning is get on unpaid/low budget shoots as a PA and then vector into a department on higher budget shoots. A couple links: This is a brief overview of what Janet teaches: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKHdlWZ8r9pom8U This is a link to join the free training, it covers some of what's in that video and the way people in Janet's program move really fast through the industry: filmcareerlaunch.com

[@uzt2365]

I'm 32 years old, with a big dream to work in the film industry. Do you think I'm too old to pursue this career?

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Hi! My name is Greg, I work for Janet. Late 20s/early 30s is a great time to start. I think the oldest person Janet has had in the program was in her late 40s.

[@ThompsonKimber]

Yes this is me 32 and ready to start my new career. where to start….. I know research. Lol

[@scott_stevenson]

Why wasn't the Grip and Electric departments included in this video? Almost every set has a least 1 grip. Some larger movies and shows could have several hundred grips or electricians rigging and providing power to a film set. Very highly technical jobs that require a very specific skill set.

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

You're right! We've made a new video including G&E. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/naLTdKCCid-Cq6s

[@serainasseich]

I love your video! Can you help me? I‘m 18 and have basically no real experience in film but I just know it‘s what I want to do. The second problem is I live in Europe (English isn‘t my first language). Do you have ANY tips or advice for me?

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

We have people from all over the world applying the A-List model. The A-list model shows you how to get on your first 20 shoots, build a base of connections of people that call you for film work, create a body of work while you are working on those professional sets so that people know you for your brand. Check out the link for more info: filmcareerlaunch.com/

[@crissyhowes]

I’ve been in the industry 36 year this woman is nuts. You have to work your way up .

[@einsteindarwin8756]

OMG, you are my new Mentor. How can I meet and work with you?

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

I'd love to mentor you! Go to: filmcareerlaunch.com

[@awazali2952]

Please answer me what about cnbn -movie is it scamm or really please please answer me today

[@XFM141]

Does the editor do only technical work? What I mean by that is does he or she decide what scene to cut or does the director tells him or her what to cut?

[@annatoth790]

What is the process of gettting a work permit to work in the Film Industry in the USA for a Canadian?

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Hi! My name is Greg, I work for Janet. I am a little familiar with this. It depends on what you mean, but getting individual jobs in the US or getting the opportunity to work with Americans in Canada is not difficult, and that's what you'll want to do if you want to work here a lot. Just to note: Toronto is one of the biggest markets in the world and there is a lot of exchange in the industry between the US and Canada. If you can get on sets in Canada and get connected to film professionals who are based in the US, that's a way to get on some shoots here, which ultimately could lead to a visa (I know of a few people in the A-list program who have done this from Germany, Serbia, and Kuwait. I'd imagine it's easier for Canadians to get work visas but don't quote me on that). Similarly, if a Canadian production has travel shoots in the US and you can get on those, you can make US connections and do the same thing when you're here. Many productions will fly some people out but hire locals as well. Canada is a really good place to start depending on your exact location. Janet always recommends starting near to where you're at and then expanding your network until you have the opportunity to move to a market you want to be around long term. The big ones are: Atlanta, Toronto, NYC, and of course LA.

[@warriorclassmedia]

🙏🏽🔥🧨

[@theGMan73]

I'm 48....someone I know has tried to recruit me to the film industry. Sounds pretty exciting and I am definitely up for a change! I have no real experience other than maybe some transferable skills because I am a hands on technical person. Is there such thing as too old to be starting?

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Never too old! 48 is young! Come work on set and see if you like any of those jobs. I think you will. Janet www.friendsinfilm.com/career

[@catherinegarcia6824]

Hi I’m Catherine I’m 26 I’m a medical assistant and I really want to change the way I’m heading I’m trying to back to school and wanting to work in the entertainment industry , I’m just having trouble figuring out how to start any advice ?

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Yes. You don't need to go back to school because the jobs on set you learn by doing them. Through repetition, through different scenes and situations. They can't really be taught in a school. I'm talking about working on set. If you want to work in marketing or in an office (that's more like a 9-5 job) then that's another story. I only know about how to get people on film sets working as a professional in the crafts. So, have you signed up at www.filmcareerlaunch.com yet?

[@katherinesanchez9691]

Hi, I wanted to ask what are the best schooling programs to get into that will help build that experience in film?

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Hello, my name's Greg, I work for Janet. In general we don't recommend going to film school, and I'll explain why: 1) Everyone starts as a PA regardless of whether or not they have a degree, and for the most part they start with free shoots, like student films. You don't have to be a student to work on student films. 2) The thing that determines whether or not someone has a career in the film industry is their network and connections with professionals. You aren't able to make those in film school; you have to be on set. 3) What school can give you is technical skills but these are things you can get while working on free shoots and after a few of those, low budget shoots. The way we have people in our program do it is start as a PA, meet some people and get familiar with them, become a department assistant, and get some mentoring from people with more experience. You can do all of that without a degree. Essentially, the cost and time it takes to get a film degree doesn't justify what you get out of it. The people with degrees start on the same shoots and with the same need for a network as people who just start getting PA work. You can spend 4 years getting a degree, or you can spend 4 years working and already be on mid-level shoots making around $650 a day.

[@LC-fo1mw]

Is it possible to get into the film industry in your late 30s like a career change? Or returning to the workforce?

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

You can definitely make the switch at that age. We've had people in their mid-40s leave their job and go into film.

[@camilaiturbe578]

Hi, I am Camila. I hope you can take a few minutes to read my comment. I would eternally be grateful about it. Could you give me an advice? I live in London and I want to be an actress but also work in something that can give me job. What you said about working in production to become an actress was very helpful. I have already thought about it but I thought like it would be very egocentric to ask casting directors to put me in a scene. But I would love to work in the film industry. I am 19. I don`t have a degree. If I want to study I will have to do it in some other country in europe and it is gonna be VERY hard for me as my parents cannot help me so much to pay it (I am from Argentina, poor country) . Also, if I leave England to do it, I wont be able to come back in a future because of brexit. So my question is, is it worth it to get a degree to work in the film industry (production for example, or art department and not be able to work in London? (unless I could get a visa but I would have to build up my career in other country and become a pro to get a visa) I think it would be very stupid to live London and not be able to come back, isn`t this place where I can get more opportunities rather than Germany or Spain, I don`t know? How can I start to work in production without a degree? There are so many things I don`t understand yet. I am young and full of dreams, willing to work hard, but I need more information, more advises. I am very sociable and communicative so production could be fine for me, also photography directing and art department really catch my attention. Another question, to become a graphic designer and work in advertising first could be helpful to work in photography or art deparment as well? Thank you very much.

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Hello Camila! My name is Greg and I work for Janet. I can answer a lot of this :) 1. You do not need a degree to work in the film industry. For the most part people don't care if you have a degree or not, and degrees just aren't worth all the money and time you have to spend to get them. Almost all work will come from referrals, and people will refer you because they're familiar with you and have worked with you, so the two main things you need are set experience and connections. This means that being on set is the most important thing; you have to get on set and start meeting people. 2. Going off of that, working on the production side of things will get you working alongside more people, especially people connected to casting who can refer you to auditions and acting coaches/resources, and help connect you with aspiring directors and producers who will be looking to make their own personal projects. Through those projects you can start getting footage for a reel. A lot of actors just hammer away at auditions from the outside and it rarely works out. Better to get inside the industry, meet working actors and professionals connected to the casting department, and go from there. The best thing to do, what we have people in our program do, is start as a production assistant. This is not a job you'll be doing for long, but it's a way to get on set, meeting people, and start moving into paid work in the department you are interested in (art department, camera, casting, etc). If you were going to have art department be the other job you do, you'd go from being a general production assistant to an art PA, although you'll want to consider going for casting assistant jobs as well. There's a few paths from there depending on what's best for you. There's a guy in our program who was doubling in art department and acting, but he liked art department and was making really good money, so that's the direction he went. He's head of the art department now. However we have people who over time are working in production less and less as they get more acting work, so it really does depend on a lot of different factors. 3. I'll have to ask Janet next time I see her to be absolutely sure but I'm almost positive London is going to have the most opportunities to get work when you're starting out as far as the European continent goes. To that end, I wouldn't leave England. If you have an opportunity to move to Toronto or somewhere in the US those would be even bigger markets, but the UK in general has a lot of film work including commercials, scripted TV, music videos, and feature films. It's a fine place to get started.

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[@subhanullah9048]

I wanna works in move plz help me

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Ok! Go to: filmcareerlaunch.com

[@fraternallove4370]

What is "VTR" ma'am?

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

"Video Tape Recorder Operator" Although, we don't use tape in the industry anymore. They're responsible for setting up the equipment to record and playback.

[@joseg.1751]

You kind or remind me of Phoebe, but also kind of Laura Dern...

[@minipinkrosa]

have you considered being a teacher?

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[@KingGh0st_o]

I really want to be a director I was an executive chef in sports for 8 years ironically I went to film school for a year but had to drop out. In sports Arena's you have multiple kitchens with multiple chef and I was always very good with giving direction and sharing the vision that we had for whatever event was going on. I always kept studying film Theory, cinematography and other technical aspects. I find myself at a place where I'm 36 I moved back home with my parents because coronavirus took away my job no Sports no need for a chef. I really would love to pursue directing. I've been making short films on the off-season of sports for years because I worked in baseball I had all winter to do whatever I wanted to so I never stopped making films but I'm in Ohio and part of me wishes I would have never left Atlanta where I was working. I just don't know where to go from here because I feel as if I don't get noticed with my short films because I'm not in the heart of things and I kind of wish I would have stayed in Atlanta just don't know what to do

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

Hi, my name is Greg, I work for Janet. Two things here: 1) It's great that you're working on your own films. It's okay if they don't get you noticed because on their own they are great experience and make you interesting as well as showing that you're driven to excel in the industry. The best thing to do is start getting on lots and lots of sets. Everyone starts as a PA. This is good, because you're going to need a really broad web of connections to have a successful career. You'll have the chance to meet directors and producers and build relationships with them. Everything kind of precipitates from there; you'll move up through the ranks quicker if you start the right way. 2) Ohio is a fine place to start. The Columbus market is a decent size and there's enough work in the state to get going to the point where you're ready to move to a bigger market. Once of our best people, Parker, started there and has since moved to LA and is doing really well. There are benefits to starting in a large market, but there are also benefits to starting in a smaller one, namely that there's less people to fill mid-level and top roles. You'll be able to get higher level experience more quickly than you would in a gigantic market like Atlanta or LA where there's just so many more people competing for the jobs you want. Your work on your own projects is huge. Never stop doing that! Can't stress enough how beneficial that is.

[@KingGh0st_o]

@@officialfriendsinfilm I'm very shocked that I even got a response thanks for the advice.

[@officialfriendsinfilm]

@@KingGh0st_o No prob :)

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