There’s those of us, a large number of us, like myself, who never went to film school and came out to LA with no idea how to get around on set. “Don’t Look Like an Idiot on Set” will help calm those nerves and provide hints into not embarrassing yourself around the pros.
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February 22, 2011 Tags: c-47, clothespins, DLLAIOS, new to set, on set
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Credit card debt is a reality for a lot of people. I feel like it’s almost more common when it comes to people in the entertainment industry. No matter how you got it, paying the minimum with a likely 18 to 20% interest rate can be downright depressing.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2011 Tags: balance transfers, credit card debt, debt, lending club, prosper, social lending
Category: Lifestyle, Tips n' Tricks 1 Comment
In the whirlwind year of 2010, I set a personal record and went on five job interviews. Each of them resulted in rejection and a pint of Ben and Jerry’s. I could almost always pinpoint the reason why I knew they would not be asking …
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2011 Tags: caffeine, employment, interviews, jobs
Category: Breaking In, Interviews, Job Hunt, Job Hunt, Tips n' Tricks, Unemployed No Comments
Credit card debt is a reality for a lot of people. I feel like it’s almost a little more common when it comes to people in the entertainment industry. Many people when the first start out end up having to put a lot on credit …
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2011 Tags: balance transfers, credit card debt, debt, lending club, prosper, social lending
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Big thanks to our friend Jessica Butler at Hollywood University for sharing a great link with us. It has been created by Chad Gervich and its full of some very helpful and useful info for writers and all …
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2011 Tags: Chad Gervich, cool sites, Links, resources, screenwriting, tips, Writing
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Erica Swallow from Mashable discusses excellent ways to leverage social media for employment purposes. Social media has become the new way for individuals to gain credibility and portray “expert” status in their field. By engaging other users and providing adequate advice and guidance, people …
Read MoreNovember 29, 2010 Tags: creating contacts, featured, Job Hunt, networking, social media, social networking, tips, twitter
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One of the biggest industry stories going on right now is the merger of NBC and Comcast. With rumors flying around and new management right around the corner, it’s impossible to know if, when or what is actually going to happen as it becomes official.
Although it’s …
Read MoreNovember 15, 2010 Tags: Comcast, featured, layoffs, merger, NBC, new management, Universal
Category: Job Hunt, Tips n' Tricks 3 Comments
Elizabeth from Virginia asked:
“I’ve been applying like crazy for positions on many of the large features that are now being filmed in Louisiana, but I’m worried I’m at a distinct disadvantage as I’m not a local. There aren’t very many opportunities in …
Read MoreOctober 14, 2010 Tags: out of state production, production assistant, questions, tips, work
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After searching for months, you finally landed an assistant job. While you were excited to start a week ago, the first day is tomorrow, and now you feel clueless and apprehensive. You know you are going to make mistakes, and now your worries keep you up …
Read MoreOctober 11, 2010 Tags: dos and donts, featured, first day, production assistant, questions, tips, work
Category: Moving Up, Tips n' Tricks 4 Comments
Its no secret that breaking into this industry is tough. In getting started a lot of people take jobs that are not really in line with what they want to do. This is definitely not a bad thing. The entertainment industry is one of the few …
Read MoreOctober 5, 2010 Tags: career path, golden handcuffs, Industry, Job Hunt, jobs, Moving Up, path to success, tips
Category: Job Hunt, Moving Up, Tips n' Tricks 3 Comments
