It’s the empty calendar that scares us. The days without call sheets, the afternoons with nothing to do, and the nights open for drinking with friends.
Getting Work
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Becoming the Reel Deal, Again
Today I’m releasing the 2nd Edition of “Becoming the Reel Deal,” the ebook that helps you learn how to launch your film career in the camera department. And, yes, it’s still free.
Are You a Victim of the PA Paradox?
PA’s undoubtedly have the most unenviable position on the set: they are expected to be able to do everything asked of them while being treated as if they lack the knowledge to do any of it at all. This is what I call “The PA Paradox.”
The Best Film Job You’ve Never Had
The best film jobs aren’t easy to find. Like a hole-in-the-wall restaurant or your favorite local dive bar, you learn about the truly great filmmaking gigs through networking and keeping an ear to the ground.
5 Important Factors for Calculating and Negotiating Your Day Rate
It’s tricky when you’re first asked what your day rate is. You don’t want to price yourself out of a job, but you don’t want to leave any money on the table either. So here’s five important factors that will help you decide what kind of paycheck to negotiate for.
Pay Me, Teach Me, or Create with Me
Not every job is worth taking when you consider the opportunity costs. An empty calendar may be scary, but I’d like to exchange my time for money, experience, or creative satisfaction. And I don’t think that’s too much to ask.
Are You Good at What You Do?
Are you good at what you do? It’s a simple, but biting question. In an industry that clings to attitudes, your answer is more revealing than you may think.
Is Moving to Another City to Further Your Film Career the Right Answer?
Before you hop on the train to Tinseltown, you should make sure it makes sense for your situation, your job, and your life because — spoiler alert! — it’s not always the right answer.
Why Film School Isn’t as Bad as You Think (But Still Not Required for a Career)
When looking at film school, things get murky in the crystal ball. Should you go or should you work? When you go, should you stay? And, most importantly, is film school ultimately worth it?
Grab These Free Resume Templates Designed for Freelance Filmmakers
Sitting down to write a resume is hard. As a freelancer, it becomes especially tricky since none of the traditional “rules” of resume advice seem to apply. That’s why I’m offering you three “ready-to-go” resume templates that you can customize in less than five minutes