A career in the film industry without film school | A short documentary on how its done

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Friends In Film

Friends In Film

Күн бұрын

How do you get into the film industry without film school?
Here is a short documentary on how it’s done. 6 steps. First thing is answering the question what do you want to do in the film industry?
1. Get very clear on what job you want to do. Research as much as you can about that on Google and KZfaq. I can tell you upfront that actually seeing somebody do that job is going to be what is the most valuable. That’s how you’re going to be able to see if this is something that you really want to do.
2. Next I want you to think about what kind of knowledge do you need to have about that job that most people don’t have. My motto: Do more than what anybody else would think of doing.
3. Build your own professional connections. Professional connections you only make on set. You can make friends at film school, but these will be people who are trying to get into the professional film industry. You’re not going to make professional connections at film school.
4. You need to be on film sets every week learning your craft from professionals. Every week you should learn something major that will help you in your career.
5. The next step is to make a list of people that are in your area that are doing the job that you want to do. Put on that list all of the people that you’ve met on set that you think are really good, that are doing the job that you want to do as well as working in departments that work with your department.
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@AsuaChannel
@AsuaChannel 5 ай бұрын
Funny that I'm just now discovering these channels. I'm a commercial director and I have started a channel in hopes to help filmmakers out there
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 5 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@bkipad
@bkipad 2 ай бұрын
Great advise shared this with my son who is just finishing his degree. Building relationships and hard work is what is all about
@emyserozzi8088
@emyserozzi8088 5 ай бұрын
Amazing documentary. I'm from Italy, 35yo, and i've been researching Surround Sound audio creation/mixing since I was 15yo. Started with a small AIO Home Theater, then I moved on to actual Pro Tools/Dolby/DTS technologies and a proper pro HT. Other than that, in the past 3 years, I also studied A LOT about screenwriting as well, and I actually thought about writing a feature script as well. I'm from Sicily, so there are actually no people in my area from the industry. I should probably move to the USA someday.
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 4 ай бұрын
Amazing work! You'd be surprised what kind of filming goes around in your country. Start where you are and then move. I am currently running a free mini-course to give you an overview of the fastest way to get paid work in the film industry. Feel free to join here: filmcareerlaunch.com/
@DAMON409
@DAMON409 Ай бұрын
Most jobs in film are grunt jobs like Grips, Painters, etc... If you want a DP job or a writing job or Directing the competition is through the roof.
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 13 сағат бұрын
Being a grip or painter requires special skills. Not anyone can do those jobs, it's not grunt work. Union members will make about $650/12hrs and have a nice career. Yes. All film jobs are competitive. That's why a lot of people want to work in film but don't know how. Most of the work only goes to a select few. We teach our students how to become one of those select few. If you want to learn more then go here: www.friendsinfilm.com/get-in/
@DAMON409
@DAMON409 12 сағат бұрын
@@officialfriendsinfilm Painters make about 300 bucks a day, not $650 They work 8-10 .hour days, not 12 usually. Im a member of IATSE, so keep that in mind. Yes, you need training before applying. But when you have the training, you can simply sign up to IATSE. No need to hang around film sets and kiss asses, which won't work anyway. You teach your students to be the select few? They don't need you; they need the skill set, which means going to film school or getting training and experience in a specific area.
@boriscross9997
@boriscross9997 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, great advice bouquet
@cynthiawright6177
@cynthiawright6177 2 жыл бұрын
Love this Thanks for the great advice
@t.c.o.g.773
@t.c.o.g.773 4 жыл бұрын
Alright janet lets go!❤❤❤
@VivComments
@VivComments 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the advice! How to do this when I have a day job ... I'll have to figure it out.
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 13 сағат бұрын
The film industry is a freelance industry. So there will be a point when you'll have to leave your day job to work full time in film. Fortunately, we teach people in safely transitioning from their current day job into working in film! It takes 10 months but its worth it if your goal is to have a career in film. Learn more here www.friendsinfilm.com/get-in/
@nanopixel.studio
@nanopixel.studio Жыл бұрын
This is perfect! Thankyou for posting this.
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@SarahThirkell
@SarahThirkell 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are AMAZING thank you thank you!
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the love! Sign up for the free mini course if you want to learn more filmcareerlaunch.com
@user-or6px5bc8t
@user-or6px5bc8t 4 ай бұрын
Hiiii Are you quitting me? That's what I was looking and hear about film. Hiiii, you were the person I was looking for with your beautiful advice. Your advice is great and credibly true and immensely helpful. Thank you, thank you & may God continue to bless you and your loved ones and everything you love and give you long life, you are a beautiful human being. From San Jose CA. Manuel N loves you.
@sangramkale3243
@sangramkale3243 6 ай бұрын
I am from India and I keep on searching how to break into filmmaking. I watched your video and it was very helpful and inspiring. Just the kinda stuff that resonates with me.
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 5 ай бұрын
I'm glad! You can join the free mini-course too! filmcareerlaunch.com/
@sangramkale3243
@sangramkale3243 5 ай бұрын
@@officialfriendsinfilm Thanks dear.
@Filmmaker809
@Filmmaker809 4 ай бұрын
I am very sorry to say NONE of this has worked for me at all. I'm an award-winning filmmaker here in the UK and its a lot harder that you are making out. I've been making films for 24 years and I currently have 5 films in 86 film festivals and I have not got an agent or am working in the industry. Though, I am filming my 3rd feature, I currently am not working, not because I choose not to. We have a recession in the UK and its horrible.
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 13 сағат бұрын
That's unfortunate to hear. The issue here is that we need to make more connections with people who work on the big stuff full time. Union people. You're stuck in the indie world and if you want to make money you'll need to move into the bigger stuff. We teach a business principle called 80/20. Starting out, spend 80% of your time as an assistant on big stuff and 20% of your time on indie stuff working in your craft. Then the people on the big stuff will pull you into your craft on their big budget jobs. Right now you're spending 100% of your time on the indie stuff instead of 20%. If you want to learn more and dive deeper into this then click the link to learn more about what we do and the schedule a call to dive into your specific situation. www.friendsinfilm.com/get-in/
@user-jn7mv4gl1r
@user-jn7mv4gl1r Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! Thank you!!
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@JCASTadventures
@JCASTadventures 3 ай бұрын
Hey Janet! I got your course for FIF years ago. Lots of travel vlogging and life experiences later.. im back! Ill be returning to all course work today and getting my butt into gear here in my local sector of Chicago. Not going to lie, the idea of film school and making friends plus the college experienceat UCLA seems quite twinkly, however i realize that im really interested in working in the film industry doing what i love first and foremost. Instead of making friends with students its more important and literally the entire point to be on set, making collegeaus, and actually getting paid
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 13 сағат бұрын
Yay! Have you been on one of jumpstart calls yet? You can send us an email or click this link when you're ready to get started. Also, you can still work on student thesis films and make friends at UCLA without having to pay the heavy tuition. www.friendsinfilm.com/get-in/
@trevorgwelch7412
@trevorgwelch7412 Жыл бұрын
Very Interesting - Thanks .
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@BalbyBernardezWOTK
@BalbyBernardezWOTK Ай бұрын
This is such a great video. Thank you!!!!
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 13 сағат бұрын
You are so welcome! Learn more here www.friendsinfilm.com/get-in/
@TheNathanThompson
@TheNathanThompson 6 ай бұрын
I AGREE about being on set but I have NO IDEA how to get on professional sets. I'm currently the sole videographer at a church and my time is very flexible but I know that randomly emailing professionals is going to get me ignored because they don't know me. How can I start building relationships with these people to even have the CHANCE to work for free on these professional sets??
@gio-iu7ir
@gio-iu7ir 5 ай бұрын
try going to film events or looking for positions to be a production assistant and start networking from there
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 13 сағат бұрын
Right, we don't recommend reaching out to people cold. It's a bad practice. Building a career takes time and strategy. We teach this strategy in our program. You can learn more here www.friendsinfilm.com/get-in/
@t.c.o.g.773
@t.c.o.g.773 4 жыл бұрын
I love the orange color of that house 🏠
@fifworkingchannel
@fifworkingchannel 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! How nice of you to say!
@audiostuff9065
@audiostuff9065 3 жыл бұрын
I went to school for Audio Engineering (doesn't matter, I know) and I'm looking to get into the exact same path as you, Location Sound Mixer. Do you have any good sources, outside from yourself, on learning detail about the job? I understand it will look something like this > PA > Sound PA > Sound Tech > Boom OP > Mixer.
@fifworkingchannel
@fifworkingchannel 3 жыл бұрын
I would just do my program and I'll help you.
@johnnythunder8382
@johnnythunder8382 3 жыл бұрын
@@fifworkingchannel can i do your program PA>3AD>2AD>1AD>DIRECTOR>PROD>DP
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm Жыл бұрын
@@johnnythunder8382 Come join the free mini-course: filmcareerlaunch.com/
@herfish6584
@herfish6584 2 жыл бұрын
lovely video
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm Жыл бұрын
Thank you. :)
@timothytabaaro2434
@timothytabaaro2434 4 жыл бұрын
Your house looks awesome 👌 nice advise
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 13 сағат бұрын
Thank you! You can learn more here www.friendsinfilm.com/get-in/
@tusharsandve3416
@tusharsandve3416 Ай бұрын
Thanks for saving a huge amount of money
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 13 сағат бұрын
You're welcome! :) You can learn more here www.friendsinfilm.com/get-in/
@mvphamza3366
@mvphamza3366 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Learn more at filmcareerlaunch.com
@StevenRoberts2021
@StevenRoberts2021 Жыл бұрын
What if you actually do have film school knowledge along with Acting, Writing, Directing, Producing, Editing and Sound and also Lighting? I’m asking because Acting has mainly been my dream since I was a kid, I have done a few acting things along with some of the other things I listed and live in Arizona and not California anymore. Is there any info, tips or pointers for this?
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm Жыл бұрын
That's great that you are working on your craft. Having knowledge will get you in even sooner. Now you need to know how to make those connections in the business. Come join the free mini-course: filmcareerlaunch.com/
@StevenRoberts2021
@StevenRoberts2021 Жыл бұрын
@@officialfriendsinfilm awesome and thank you. I will do this
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm Жыл бұрын
@@StevenRoberts2021
@StevenRoberts2021
@StevenRoberts2021 Жыл бұрын
@@officialfriendsinfilm quick question would the market for doing the friends in film be better in Phoenix like we had talked about or would Vegas be a better choice?
@StevenRoberts2021
@StevenRoberts2021 Жыл бұрын
Asking because I’ve been thinking of moving back to Vegas.
@yass5082
@yass5082 Жыл бұрын
Hi i live outside America Any advice on how to get a scholarship to do a BA in Film? I am Canadian by want to do a degree in The American University In Cairo. Thks in advance
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm Жыл бұрын
Film school is one way. The other way is getting on set and learning directly from film professionals and earning at the same time. Check out the free mini-course: filmcareerlaunch.com/ The methods can be applied anywhere in the world. It's about attitude and who you know.
@ramrao2022
@ramrao2022 9 ай бұрын
Lov u
@nalapala_
@nalapala_ 2 жыл бұрын
how do you get on sets tho
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the question and is addressed in the free mini course. Here is the link: filmcareerlaunch.com
@victoriaperez7181
@victoriaperez7181 4 жыл бұрын
How do I get into the A list program? I want you to be my mentor! 🧡🧡🧡
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 13 сағат бұрын
Go to www.friendsinfilm.com/get-in/
@bonezbaaaby
@bonezbaaaby 2 жыл бұрын
GREAT TIPS!!!
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Sign up for the free mini course if you want to learn more. filmcareerlaunch.com
@davieskalubaphotographyand4082
@davieskalubaphotographyand4082 2 жыл бұрын
Hi I follow you and the great work you do. Am from Zambia in Africa I would love to learn from you am a film maker I would love to connect with you probably to help me connect with filmmakers who can help me grow in this industry. I will be happy to here your response soon
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm Жыл бұрын
Check out the free mini-course here: filmcareerlaunch.com/
@ryanjfoley
@ryanjfoley Жыл бұрын
The Envelope (R)
@DAMON409
@DAMON409 Ай бұрын
Production companies dont answer random emails
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 13 сағат бұрын
You're right! It's unwise to email people and prod companies cold.
@randysine752
@randysine752 7 ай бұрын
I want to be a film director,it's my dream job,but i have no sources and i don't really know where to start,can you help me find something or someone?,please and thank you
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 6 ай бұрын
Hey! I teach people how to get into the film industry. The A-list model shows you how to get on your first 20 shoots, build a base of connections of people that call you for film work, create a body of work while you are working on those professional sets so that people know you for your brand. I am currently running a free mini-course. Feel free to join here: filmcareerlaunch.com/
@randysine752
@randysine752 6 ай бұрын
@@officialfriendsinfilm ok thank you
@ramrao2022
@ramrao2022 9 ай бұрын
From India I lov u
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 13 сағат бұрын
thank you lov u 2 from America
@bellalexander1707
@bellalexander1707 4 ай бұрын
But how do you get on film sets?
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 13 сағат бұрын
That's the big question huh!? If you want to do this for a career then it takes 10 months to lay the proper foundation. We teach you the business strategies to make this happen in our program www.friendsinfilm.com/get-in/
@DAMON409
@DAMON409 Ай бұрын
You cannot simply join "the clan".
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 14 сағат бұрын
You're right! We need to prove we are one of the good ones.
@randomguy-hc7pv
@randomguy-hc7pv Жыл бұрын
I failed film school
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm Жыл бұрын
You don't need film school to get on set and work. Most people that I teach haven't gone to film school and are working full-time in the film industry. It's about who you know and your attitude. Let me show you some things in the free mini-course: filmcareerlaunch.com/
@DAMON409
@DAMON409 Ай бұрын
Youre not telling the truth. Nobody can just hang around a "professional set". And if you're there as a cook, no Editor or Dir or DP will care.
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 14 сағат бұрын
We need to be working on a professional set. Also, if you're on set then its easy to strike up a conversation at lunch to make new friends - regardless of department. It's all connections. People hire their friends.
@UrbanxArtistry
@UrbanxArtistry 10 ай бұрын
Did you go to film school ? GREAT TRANSPARENT CONTENT ❤ may I have your email?
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm 10 ай бұрын
I did not go to film school. I started in National Geographic. I now share the methods I applied with my students. info@friendsinfilm.com
@davieskalubaphotographyand4082
@davieskalubaphotographyand4082 2 жыл бұрын
Hi I follow you and the great work you do. Am from Zambia in Africa I would love to learn from you am a film maker I would love to connect with you probably to help me connect with filmmakers who can help me grow in this industry. I will be happy to here your response soon
@officialfriendsinfilm
@officialfriendsinfilm Жыл бұрын
I teach people how to get their foot in the door as a PA through the A-List model. The A-list model shows you how to get on your first 20 shoots, build a base of connections of people that call you for film work, create a body of work while you are working on those professional sets so that people know you for your brand. Check out the link for more info: filmcareerlaunch.com/
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