Types of Resumes One of the most unsung differences between the film & video industry and most other career paths is how resumes are formatted and presented. Since this is a visual medium–and most professionals have had at least some freelance experience that isn’t considered a ‘typical’ job–our industry resumes can look quite different. And […]
How to Get a Job in “The Industry”
The most common question anyone asks about the film industry: what’s the secret to “breaking in?” Well, here it is.
What a Producer Does, or ‘How to Herd Cats’
One of the film industry’s greatest mysteries: what the heck is a producer?
How to Make a Demo Reel
People ask me all the time about that one little super-important thing that every production or post-production person should have, and since I’m not one to turn people away when they’re curious about the world’s best profession – ahem – I wanted to address the basics of the demo reel. Seriously, though, this is for […]
10 Tips for Pulling a Film Crew Together
So you want to be an independent filmmaker, but don’t yet have a film made. To do so, you need to find a production crew. This can be tricky for anyone, but it gets even trickier when you have a small budget or no budget at all. And just like no two films are the same, […]