Surviving and succeeding in the film industry!
A film producer oversees all aspects of film production on a motion picture, TV show, commercial, or other media production. Film producers work in every area of the entertainment industry. While some producers work on high-profile feature films, many more...
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...
It’s not much fun to work in a toxic workplace, and unfortunately, the film industry has its share of them. But just because you don’t particularly like the show you’re working on doesn’t mean your workplace is toxic. Every show...
You’ve finally become a member of a film industry union. Congratulations. Now what? Union jobs probably won’t be coming your way as much as you’d like in the beginning. Since you’ve just made a significant financial investment in your union...
As film freelancers, we can never get too comfortable where we are, and sometimes the best decision is to leave your job and move on. If we want to succeed, we need goals and a long-term plan, and our current...
If you work regularly in the industry, you probably spend more time on set than you do with your family members. With the long hours we work, things can get stressful, and we may say things that we should never...
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