What Every Young Filmmaker Needs To Know...
Are you planning to go to film school... make movies, commercials, television shows or documentaries... and get a job working in the film industry?
If that’s the case…. then here are some amazing facts about the film industry… and why you shouldn’t even think about going to film school until you’ve read every word on this page!
1) Many people think that the most creative filmmakers are the ones that get all the jobs and have the most success in the film industry. But the truth is, the people who have the most success in the film industry are usually the ones that are best at networking,working as a team, and thinking outside the box.
2) Not all filmmakers go to film school... and you might not have to either. Some of the best creative minds in the film and television industry either made the leap straight into filmmaking or they moved to filmmaking after working for years in another, non-related, field.
3) Most people think that the act of applying to and getting into the best film school is the hardest part about breaking into the film and television industry... but it's not! The hardest part is what happens to you after your graduate from film school and begin searching for your first job. What many up-and-coming filmmakers don't realize is that many film school graduates never get a job working in the film and television industry. The competition is tough... and if you want to succeed, you need to know how to stand out and negotiate the tricky world of media entertainment.
Here’s the thing: Filmmaking is an incredible life-altering way to make a living, but if you go out into the field unprepared, your time in the industry could be over before it’s even started.
I’ve seen wanna-be filmmakers spend thousands of dollars of film school, filmmaking classes, and senior thesis films... only to find out a few months later that none of that stuff really mattered. If they had just approached their time in the world of film and television a little bit differently, they could have saved a ton of time, money, and resources... and they might just be working their dream job at this very moment.
But here’s the good news: When you know what approach to take, what questions to ask, and what to expect once you begin your filmmaking journey, you stand a much greater chance of landing your dream job in the film and television industry.
What most people don’t realize about the film industry is that it isn’t really about who has the best education, the most expensive filmmaking equipment, or about landing an internship in the industry. I know, because…
I went to film school... struggled to find a job in the film industry... landed a job... and then discovered some of the awful truths about working in the entertainment world.
Since graduating from film school and beginning work in the film and television industry, I’ve learned a lot about the film and television world. In fact, there are so many things I know now that I WISH I KNEW before I went to film school. Unfortunately, I had to learn the hard way – through trial and error.
But you don’t have to make the same mistakes I did!
After spending thousands of dollars on a fancy film school education, struggling to find a job, and then working hard to keep and enjoy the job I did have, I began researching other people's journey through the film and television education system. And what I discovered is that hundreds of people, just like me, and just like you, are struggling to succeed in this highly competitive industry.
After conducting more than 300 interviews with film students and filmmakers all around the world, I decided to compile the information that I came up with into a book aimed at teaching prospective film students about the pitfalls of the film industry... and give them the tools they need to succeed in this highly competitive market.
Here’s what I’ve done: I’ve gone out an interviewed over 300 film school students and filmmakers and asked them for their secrets to success in the world of film and television entertainment. And I've compiled the best 65 interviews into an easy to read book called “Film School & Beyond.”
“Film School & beyond” is my guide to film school and filmmaking success. It is all of the information I wish I knew when I first started my film school education.
After interviewing more than 300 film students about their success or failures in the world of film and television, I collected 65 of the best interviews and compiled them all inside this book. Of these 65 people who are featured in the book, I sat down and asked them questions about their time in the industry and the lessons they had learned. Questions such as...
- Why are so many people pursuing a career in film and television?
- What got you interested in the film industry?
- Why did you go to film school?
- Is diving right into film school a good idea?
- What should I look for in the schools I'm applying to?
- Do I need a lot of experience before I apply to film school?
- How am I supposed to stand out against all the other applicants?
- How does early admission affect my chances of being accepted?
- Do I really need a demo reel/portfolio?
- What are film schools really looking for in their applicants?
- If you could reapply to film school, what would you do differently?
- What advice do you have about applying to film school?
- What is my school going to expect of me once I've been accepted?
- Who were the student leaders at your school and why were they in that position?
- How can I make the most of my time in film school?
- What should I bring with me to film school?
- What are the biggest mistakes that film students make?
- Did film school give you the education you wanted?
- What can I expect after I graduate?
- How do I survive after graduating from film school?
A total of more than 175 pages of crucial information was amassed and is now available to any film student or filmmaker smart enough to do his homework.
I’ve been working on the content inside “Film School & Beyond” for the last three years and because of all the hard work I’ve put into this book, I guarantee that it will give you the tools you need to greatly reduce the risk that your time in the film industry will end prematurely.
I know that’s a bold statement, but the bottom line is this:
- If you are totally new to the filmmaking world and have no idea how to plan, prepare for, or execute your time in film school or the film world... this book was written just for you.
- If you’ve tried to get into a film school in the past, but you weren't accepted for whatever reason... the information in this book was written just for you.
- And if you’re thinking about going to film school and working in the film industry and you want to make sure you start out on the right foot, “Film School & Beyond” contains all the information you need to get yourself headed in the right direction.
The information inside “Film School & Beyond” has helped thousands of prospective filmmakers from around the world… and I know it will help you out as well.
Even if you’re a total beginner and haven’t got a clue where to start, please don’t fret!
When I first started my film school education I had to start at the very beginning, just like you. I made a lot of mistakes, was miserable at times, and had I known then what I know now, my time in film school and the filmmaking world would have been so much more enjoyable.
But you don’t have to make the same mistakes I did… because the information I have provided for you inside “Film School & Beyond” will ensure you hit the road knowing what you need to know, so that you can live out the filmmaking career you’ve been dreaming about.
There are essentially 3 main things you need to know about the filmmaking world before you bgin your own film school education:
1. How to apply and get into your ideal film school.
2. How to make the most out of your time in film school so that you can land a job once you graduate.
3. How succeed in the film and television industry.
“Film School & Beyond” covers all of this… and a lot more!
The book is broken down into three main chapters, covering all of this content and answering a number of additional questions you might have when planning for a film school education. I know that when you read “Film School & Beyond” you’ll be BLOWN AWAY with how simple it really is to plan, prepare for, and execute your very own filmmaking career.
And what’s really great is that:
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Wishing you much success and happiness in filmmaking endeavors.
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