We all love entertainment. It's that relaxing break from the norm. The film industries provide us with a certain escapism, which allows us to be someone else for 90 minutes, or just leap out of our mundane lives. While the film industries may be a wonderful part of our culture, they are not so easy to excel in. Breaking into the film business can be an up-hill battle not fully understood until you give it a try. For some odd reason, your connections seem to take precedence over all.
The film industries have been around for the last century. The magic of movie making leaves us all in awe. Today there are a number of schools you can attend to better your chances of penetrating the Hollywood wall, but be ready for some competition. If you take a look at L.A., you may wonder why so many young people are flocking there. They all want that big break in the film industry. They want to be stars. A close friend of mine headed to L.A. just for that reason. When he called me a few months later, he said that everyone he would encounter that bartended or waited tables, was there for the same reason. The competition is unbelievable. Although this is the case, the film industries always have room for more talent. Granted, if you have family in the business, you are certainly better off. Hollywood is a connections game. Who you know, can make your career. When I say this, I don't mean that you do not need talent. I simply mean that your talent can be more easily recognized with the right connections.
Film schools are located all over the U.S., just waiting for that new talent to come through. We all have to start somewhere. If film is your forte, try attending a film school or getting a film minor from your University, if offered. This way you can get a better grasp of the film industry before tackling it in the real world. When I decided I wanted to write movies, my first thought was to learn how. Achieve that necessary talent in order to vi with the many other aspiring screenwriters. This is no easy business. There is competition galore. I recall the reality check I got in my first screenwriting course. My professor told us that 100,000 screenplays are written every year. Wow, what a downer!Regardless, you must move on and strive for your place in the film industry. You will never know if you don't try. With the information and schooling available at your fingertips, you can easily hop online and get started.
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