15 Things Every Business Person Can Learn from Film Production
Film production is glamorous, easy and fun, filled with beautiful people and constant explosions, right? But you've got a "real job", so what could you possibly learn from a bunch of artsy "film people"? Quite a lot, actually. A surprising number of lessons learned in the film world apply to the business world. Here are 15 of them. 1. Your Resume Is Never Enough Everyone has a resume, and it's easy enough to apply for any given job online. I've never met anyone who was hired simply for their resume. If you're qualified for a position, that's only a small portion of what it takes to get hired. You still need to prepare for interviews, have a portfolio, network, and do anything to show you're the best fit for this job. 2. The Movie Is Really Made In Pre-Production In other words, planning is the most important part of any given project. If the film has been written, storyboarded, scheduled, cast, and well thought-out, then production and post-production run smoothly. The same is true for any corporate project from preparing your budget to running your company. Proper planning and research make worlds of difference. 3. Direction is Paramount No film can be made without a vision and someone to communicate that vision. The same goes for business: no team is effective without an effective leader. No matter how small your team is, provide decisive, intelligent leadership and a clear vision. 4. It's Called "Show Business", Not "Show Friends" Hire the people who are right for the job, not your friends. This also means you should always be conscious of the bottom line. Don't forget that at the end of the day, every position exists to help a business make money. Be compassionate, be helpful, be generous, but also be smart with your (or your employer's) money. 5. It's All About Who You Know One of the most complained-about aspects of the film world is the rampant nepotism. The sad fact is that in order to get a job, you have to know someone. Although seemingly unfair, this underscores that networking is absolutely imperative. Despite your belief that you are perfect for the job, if...
