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Hollywood Drive: What it Takes to Break in, Hang in & Make it
in the Entertainment Industry is the essential guide to starting
and succeeding at a career in film and TV. The completely updated
second edition features new interviews with industry professionals,
information about the changing social media landscape, the wide
array of distribution platforms that are available to aspiring
filmmakers, and much more. Honthaner's invaluable experience and
advice give those attempting to enter and become successful in the
entertainment industry the edge they need to stand out among the
intense competition. Hollywood Drive explores the realities of the
industry: various career options, effective job search strategies,
how to write an effective cover letter and resume, what to expect
on your first job, the significance of networking and building
solid industry relationships, how a project is sold, and how a
production office and set operate. You'll learn how to define your
goals and make a plan to achieve them, how to survive the tough
times, how to deal with big egos and bad tempers, and how to put
your passion to work for you. Although no book or class can totally
prepare you for a career in the entertainment industry, Hollywood
Drive offers insights, direction, and a sense of confidence.
Hollywood Drive: What it Takes to Break in, Hang in & Make it
in the Entertainment Industry is the essential guide to starting
and succeeding at a career in film and TV. The completely updated
second edition features new interviews with industry professionals,
information about the changing social media landscape, the wide
array of distribution platforms that are available to aspiring
filmmakers, and much more. Honthaner's invaluable experience and
advice give those attempting to enter and become successful in the
entertainment industry the edge they need to stand out among the
intense competition. Hollywood Drive explores the realities of the
industry: various career options, effective job search strategies,
how to write an effective cover letter and resume, what to expect
on your first job, the significance of networking and building
solid industry relationships, how a project is sold, and how a
production office and set operate. You'll learn how to define your
goals and make a plan to achieve them, how to survive the tough
times, how to deal with big egos and bad tempers, and how to put
your passion to work for you. Although no book or class can totally
prepare you for a career in the entertainment industry, Hollywood
Drive offers insights, direction, and a sense of confidence.
This book is for working film/TV professionals and students alike.
If you're a line producer, production manager, production
supervisor, assistant director or production coordinator--the book
has everything you'll need (including all the forms, contracts,
releases and checklists) to set up and run a production--from
finding a production office to turning over delivery elements. Even
if you know what you're doing, you will be thrilled to find
everything you need in one place. If you're not already working in
film production, but think you'd like to be, read the book -- and
then decide. If you choose to pursue this career path, you'll know
what to expect, you'll be prepared, and you'll be ten steps ahead
of everyone else just starting out. New topics and information in
the fourth edition include: * Low-budget independent films,
including documentaries and shorts * Information specific to
television production and commercials * The industry's commitment
to go green and how to do it * Coverage of new travel and shipping
regulations * Updated information on scheduling, budgeting, deal
memos, music clearances, communications, digital production, and
new forms throughout *Supplementary material and sample forms
available at www.focalpress.com/9780240811505
This book is for working film/TV professionals and students alike.
If you're a line producer, production manager, production
supervisor, assistant director or production coordinator--the book
has everything you'll need (including all the forms, contracts,
releases and checklists) to set up and run a production--from
finding a production office to turning over delivery elements. Even
if you know what you're doing, you will be thrilled to find
everything you need in one place. If you're not already working in
film production, but think you'd like to be, read the book -- and
then decide. If you choose to pursue this career path, you'll know
what to expect, you'll be prepared, and you'll be ten steps ahead
of everyone else just starting out. New topics and information in
the fourth edition include: * Low-budget independent films,
including documentaries and shorts * Information specific to
television production and commercials * The industry's commitment
to go green and how to do it * Coverage of new travel and shipping
regulations * Updated information on scheduling, budgeting, deal
memos, music clearances, communications, digital production, and
new forms throughout *Supplementary material and sample forms
available at www.focalpress.com/9780240811505
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