Jumat, 13 Juni 2014

The Entry Level Film Jobs NYC Students Can Do

By Sally Delacruz


Looking to get your foot in the door of the movie and television industry? These film jobs NYC students can qualify for can be competitive to win, but confidence goes a long way. If you've ever wanted to be part of the entertainment game, these jobs might be your first step to success.

Production assistant is a catch all title for the lowest rung on the ladder of a working film set. You might do anything from tape cables to get coffee. As long as you have a lot of energy and a winning smile, you probably qualify. You can learn almost everything else on the job.

If you can imagine being happy without doing much actual hands on film work, a great way to learn about daily life in the industry is as a personal assistant. By being the right hand man or woman to an entertainment power player, you'll make contacts that will serve you well for the rest of your career, and you'll see how things really work behind the scenes. For this role, you'll need excellent interpersonal skills, and a lot of patience under pressure.

Manhattan boasts a number of annual film festivals. Interning at a festival is a great way to see lots of new and unusual movies, and get invited to lively industry parties. You'll meet everyone from producers to critics, as well as fellow interns who may become the power players of tomorrow.

The village and SoHo areas of Manhattan are full of small independent arthouse movie theaters. Working on staff at one of the cinemas will get you a steady paycheck, and the chance to see all the newest edgy movies to hit the screen. You'll also learn what the influential Manhattan elite audience likes to watch, so while making popcorn isn't the most glamorous entertainment job, it does have its benefits.

Extra or background work isn't a reliable source of income, as jobs are sporadic, but the occasional day or two of working as an extra does get you on the set. Sometimes, directors will pull from the supernumerary pool to give an actor a speaking line that hasn't been cast until the day of the shoot, so who knows? You may show up to stand in the background, and end up on the big screen.

In the age of youtube and digital cameras, you don't need to wait for an industry job. You can make your own! Collaborate with other aspiring filmmakers, and see how far you can get together. You just might be the next big thing, without having to climb the ladder of working on someone else's set.

The more you know about possible entertainment careers, and the more skills you can claim as your own, the better your chances of finding a film job where you can flourish. There are dozens of entry level film jobs on all sides of the field. Choose the side of the business where your personality will excel.




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