Surviving and succeeding in the film industry!
It’s been a devastating year for those of us who rely on film industry jobs for our livelihood. The impact of two simultaneous union strikes and walking picket lines in the scorching heat of summer was brutal, especially since many...
Things have been getting more and more difficult for film workers, with two strikes now dragging on for months with no end in sight. The writers’ strike, and now the actors going on strike, is taking its financial toll on...
Is it non-union or union? You hear that question asked a lot in our industry. The film industry consists of the two overlapping areas of non-union and union work. Anyone starting out in the industry should have some idea of...
Introduction Good communication is crucial when working on set, and quotes on communication in the workplace can inspire us to communicate better. Communication skills are essential skills that team members need, and poor communication can cause a lot of problems...
Introduction Recent developments have made the modern workplace on set today vastly different than it used to be. Technological advances have changed production processes in unexpected ways, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve written previously about how daily tasks have...
Introduction If you’re a freelancer, you’re probably aware that there are freelance pros and cons that you need to navigate to have a successful career. Freelancing in the film industry can be both rewarding and challenging, as the highs are...
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