Film School vs. Learning on Set: What No One Tells You If you want to work in film, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Do I go to film school, or just get on sets and
Underrated Set Jobs That Can Launch Your Film Career If you’re trying to break into film, everyone tells you to start as a PA. That’s true, but most beginners start on general set duties
How to Stand Out as a Set PA in Your First Week Your first week as a Set PA matters more than you think. Not because you’re expected to know everything, you’re absolutely not,
How to Get on Your First Film Set (The Brutally Honest Guide) How to get on your first film set isn’t complicated. Just contact some people, offer help and BAM! You’re on set! Easy
The #1 Soft Skill That Will Get You Hired MORE on Set I get asked all the time, “What can I do to set myself apart from the crowd of PAs I’m working with
Why Your First Short Film Shouldn’t Be Perfect Here’s a little secret: your first short film isn’t supposed to be perfect. So, for my perfectionists out there, this is going to be very tough
Why Everyone Who Wants to Work in Film Should Make a Short Film So you want to work in film. You’ve watched behind-the-scenes videos, you’ve read the books, maybe even taken a class or
Film Networking Myths That Keep You Stuck If you’ve ever dreaded networking because it feels awkward, fake, or pointless you are absolutely not alone. I basically saw the word “networking” as horrendous avoided is
Why Most New Filmmakers Quit (& How to Avoid It) Breaking into the film industry is exciting. You’ve got the passion, the dream, maybe even the gear. But here’s the hard truth: Most people
How Indie Filmmakers Can Find Actors There a lot of independent filmmakers out there that I’ve seen/heard express how hard it is to find actors for their no, or low budget film. It is
How to Network in the Film Industry (Even if You Hate Networking) Let’s be real: nobody likes networking. Most filmmakers picture it as some forced, awkward event where you hand out business cards and
The #1 Mistake Beginner Filmmakers Make (And How to Fix It!) When starting out in filmmaking, many beginners focus intensely on visuals—cinematography, lighting, and camera gear—while completely overlooking one of the most crucial aspects
Why Film Networking Beats Job Boards for Landing Film Work If you’re pursuing a career in film, chances are you’ve spent some time scrolling through job boards, applying to posts, and anxiously waiting for
Unlocking the Potential of Adobe Express: A Filmmaker’s Guide to Creativity and Efficiency In the fast-paced world of filmmaking, keeping up with the latest creative tools is crucial. And I always want to give
Indie Filmmaking: Creating Content with Limited Resources For beginners in filmmaking, creating an independent film can be both exciting and daunting. The good news is that with the right approach, you don’t need