Trying to find the formula to "make it" in the film business? These resources should help get you started.
There’s more to “making it” in Hollywood than you might think. Most of the advice you’ll hear such as “You have to pay your dues” and “It’s all about who you know” are either discouraging, misleading, or misunderstood. Learn from industry veterans what they don’t teach you in film school for how to build a career you’re proud of in filmmaking. You’ll discover the types of creative jobs that are right for you, how to network with industry experts, and much much more.
You can’t survive 50 years in post-production working on some of the biggest films of all time without knowing how to take care of yourself. This is episode is a MUST LISTEN for anyone hoping to have a long-lasting and successful career as an editor.
If we don’t collectively start saying “no” to the rapid deevolution of our well-being as creatives, we’re careening towards a race to the bottom.
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to not only survive but thrive while working on Hollywood blockbusters like The Avengers series, then this conversation with Jeffery Ford, ACE is going to give you the inside look you’ve been waiting for.
Today’s guest, James Wilcox is here to debunk that myth that success is about waiting for opportunity to be bestowed upon you. And how to prepare…
Today I talk with 3 rising stars: Mirra Watkins, Ariel Brown, & Isaiah Cary about breaking into the film industry as people of color.
For parents, the “new normal” of post-pandemic work is going to be anything but normal. Parenting in Hollywood is uncharted (and terrifying) territory…
Let’s be honest with each other Hollywood: Normal wasn’t working. Things need to change before production begins again.
Be nice. Could it possibly be that simple? In Hollywood, it seems “nice guys finish last” – untrue. Jesse Averna shows us how compassion leads to success.
Assistant editor Richard Sanchez found himself working on the same projects over and over that led his career nowhere. Then Richard decided it was time to create career opportunities instead of wait for them.
Learn the steps to “break in,” get noticed, build the right relationships, and become a production assistant in Hollywood from Cobra Kai PA Aaron Schmidt.
Learn how to network and build the right relationships, even if you don’t know anyone…or in Evita’s case didn’t even speak English well to start.
Becoming an AE (assistant editor) isn’t the only path to editing scripted television. Learn more in my conversation with experienced reality editors Phil Habeger and Toni Ann Carabello as they explore their options.
Having edited such films as E.T., The Big Chill, and The Accidental Tourist (to name a few), Carol Littleton knows what it takes to survive working in post for the long haul. Learn her strategies for staying sharp and energetic in the cutting room.
Choosing between the assist editing route vs the editing route is not an easy choice. Learn why becoming an indie editor is the best route for Wellington Harrison in part 2 of this podcast interview.
Choosing between the assist editing route vs the editing route is not an easy choice. Learn why becoming an assistant was the best route for Chris Cavanagh in part 1 of this podcast interview.
