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film unit production manager
April 23, 2022
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What Does A Film Unit Production Manager Do?

April 23, 2022 By Amber M ShermanLeave a comment

What Does A Film Unit Production Manager Do? The Unit Production Manager is honestly a very mysterious position in film. No one knows what they do really, but they are super important to a production.

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why people leave the film industry
April 17, 2021
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Top 5 Reasons Why People Leave the Film Industry

April 17, 2021 By Amber M Sherman4 Comments

Top 5 Reasons Why People Leave the Film Industry I know what you’re probably thinking – “Wait, people leave the Film Industry, but why?! Aren’t all people on set just living the dream?” Filmmaking isn’t

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Last Day Coronavirus
March 20, 2020
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Coronavirus Halts Film World, Now I’m Unemployed

March 20, 2020 By Amber M ShermanLeave a comment

Coronavirus Halts Film World, Now I’m Unemployed Happy Spring everyone! What a nice gift right? A nice big box of Coronavirus, COVID-19.  I work in the film world in NYC and now I have no

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miami sunrise beyond film school
January 27, 2018
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6 Ways on How to Make Your Life Easier on Set

January 27, 2018 By Amber M ShermanLeave a comment

You have to find ways to not lose it on set, and keep your cool. Here are the 6 things to help you do that.

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filmmaking isnt for the faint of heart beyond film school
January 11, 2018
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Filmmaking Isn’t for the Faint of Heart

January 11, 2018 By Amber M ShermanLeave a comment

Filmmaking Isn’t for the Faint of Heart This is true, filmmaking isn’t for the faint of heart, but there’s also so many other things that are tough too. Time to Think The winter months are

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This relationship can be amazing! But I've seen it This relationship can be amazing! But I've seen it go way worse in the other direction. Support your PAs! They're part of your team!
How to Prep Basecamp - this seems pretty easy, but How to Prep Basecamp - this seems pretty easy, but if you happen to not do it or get to it chaos at Basecamp ensues! You'll end up creating cranky actors and crew. Make it easier for everyone and yourself.
ADs are def introverts too! All types make the mov ADs are def introverts too! All types make the movie magic happen! Beyondfilmschool.com
During the acceptance speech when "Everything, Eve During the acceptance speech when "Everything, Everywhere, All at once" won for and Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, Daniel Kwan said how his Imposter Syndrome "is at an all time high" and that really stuck with me because we all struggle with that at some point. But it didn't hold him back, and you shouldn't let it hold you back either! Watch the full video with the link in my bio. https://youtu.be/gx9uDyqs-9s
1st let me just say that legit grievances of unsaf 1st let me just say that legit grievances of unsafe work environments, or disrespect/harassment on set is one thing and yes we need to address those - y'all know the type of folks I'm talking about!
Set the tone, and make it a good one! Assistant Di Set the tone, and make it a good one! Assistant Directors shouldn't take this lightly.
Those little moments really matter when you're fir Those little moments really matter when you're first starting out in film, and I'll never forget this moment!
This has been a topic that has come up way more th This has been a topic that has come up way more than a handful of times the past 2 weeks With my friends interviewing, a few folks reaching out to me and asking how to better interview, and for some reason it keeps coming up so I figured to share this video if you need help interviewing! Maybe this is also my sign to prepare for an interview??? Lol Link in bio to watch the full video https://youtu.be/92UvCWyAQrk
It can be lonely at the top sometimes as a directo It can be lonely at the top sometimes as a director. There's a ton of pressure involved in that position, I def give that praise! We all need a little praise now and then - even Directors.
it's all about the story right? we all wanna make it's all about the story right? we all wanna make something great and something that makes sense in that world we're creating. otherwise what are we doing this all for? #filmindustry #1stAD #filmcareer #1stassistantdirector
Assistant Directors have to work with actor schedu Assistant Directors have to work with actor schedules as well.
We're all talking about it, and there's a fair amo We're all talking about it, and there's a fair amount of anxiety that is surrounding this topic. I lay it all out, and breakdown what happens if they do strike, what's happened in the past, what was gained, and what it might look like in the film industry if it happens this year. Link in bio for the full video! #WGA #writersguildofamerica #writerssupportingwriters #screenwriters #filmindustry #filmindustrynews
The responsibilities are the same, but a Union job The responsibilities are the same, but a Union job for Assistant Directors vs a Non-Union gig - Whooooweeee! you're gonna be doing a lot!
**Date Change - May 13, 14** Getting started in Fi **Date Change - May 13, 14** Getting started in Film is not easy! i believe in anyone that has a dream to work in film, and I feel Lucky and so grateful I get to help folks on their film career journey! Beyond Film School Set PA Training gets you started in Film. Next Class May, 2023! Link in bio for more info or Visit beyondfilmschool.com
Take the time to put the work into getting to know Take the time to put the work into getting to know yourself, what you want, and how you'd like to change for the better. do the inside work. Inside work. the outside work, the film techy stuff, and the how to for anything film comes way easier. the hard work is working on yourself!
Featured video this week! I see this mistake on mo Featured video this week! I see this mistake on most Resumes that I come across. To watch the full video click the link in my bio!
This is the MINIMUM standard work day in film. The This is the MINIMUM standard work day in film. There are some shows that wrap at 10 hours. Those shows are a blessing! I've seen days get to 18, 19, 20 hours easy! I don't like it, but it def is the reality.
A lot of folks get this mixed up when they think o A lot of folks get this mixed up when they think of an Assistant Director. The Assistant Director and the Director position is very different and deal with very different responsibilities.
Being a 1st AD is a big responsibility and it take Being a 1st AD is a big responsibility and it takes a certain kind of person to DO IT WELL, and with grace, but also make your days! #assistantdirector #1stAD #filmcareer #filmlife #filmindustry
It's all right here for you! If you don't know whe It's all right here for you! If you don't know where to start this will get you off to the right start! Link in bio for the full video!
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