As your fellow introvert, I promise I can relate, but hear me out. Fight it! You are building your resumé and that is a great thing! Attend Film EventsĪnd now all the introverts cower in fear. This is where discouragement often sets in. Sure, Starbucks runs may not have been factored into your career path, but sometimes those latté runs can pave your way to greater things.Īs I discovered, you will often have to start not only with an entry level position, but as part of a smaller production/studio.

People notice when you are willing to take on unpleasant jobs, especially when you do it with a cheerful attitude. You will likely start off doing grunt work (grabbing coffees, filing paperwork, making runs to the store, etc.), but I promise, it pays off in the long run. Sure, some people luck out and land great gigs early on (usually through a family connection), but the majority of film careers start small. People really don’t like to hear this one: you will not start your film career in your desired position. Once, I grasped this fact, I was able to set and achieve more realistic goals and you can too! For those still looking to move up or even get their start in the film industry, here are a few pointers and tips I have learned during my career. You might think you are and long to see your name in the credits of that summer blockbuster, but the reality is, you aren’t ready…yet. I, like so many others, believed that I am good enough as I am to accept a higher level position in the industry. Directly out of college, I applied almost exclusively for positions at big name Georgia-based studios, Screen Gems, Pinewood, Turner, etc. If you read my previous blog, you know that I was one of those poor, deluded souls.

A lot of people genuinely think it’s possible to land a rewarding film career with minimal effort. Recently, I have become more aware of the delusion epidemic plaguing the film industry. Upon re-reading, I think past me made some valid points, but present me has since learned even more. Two years ago, I wrote a blog post about getting a job in film.

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