My Top 6 Perks of Being a DGA Member
As a long-time DGA member, I’d like to share some of what I think are the top perks of being a member of this leading film industry union. I’ve seen the guild grow and evolve over the years and watched...
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10 Tips for Students Who Want to Work in the Film Industry
There have always been plenty of people who want to work in the film industry. Some do what it takes to have a long, productive career in film production, and some move on when they realize that the business is...
7 Achievable Goals I’m Setting For 2022
Many of us have been thinking about achievable goals this week, things we hope to accomplish in the next twelve months and beyond. I prefer not to use the word ‘resolution’ because it always seems to set us up for...
7 Valuable Teamwork Skills for a Successful Industry Career
If ever there was an industry where essential teamwork skills are required, it’s the film industry. Numerous departments must work together to accomplish each day’s work. Yet, not everyone on set works well as part of a group. You can...
10 Things We Can Learn About Career Success from the Olympians
The Olympics can be inspirational for career success, no matter what our endeavors may be. The human stories behind the victories are often more moving than the medal-winning. We can’t help but be motivated towards our own success while watching...
7 Valuable Tips for Conquering the Fear of Rejection as a Freelancer
Everyone has experienced feelings of rejection at some point in their lives. We freelancers experience it more than most, as we’re always putting ourselves out there for jobs. The feelings associated with rejection aren’t pleasant. In fact, rejection has been...