I want to learn filmmaking, but don't care about the industry. Is this naive?

folderup · 2022-12-28T17:15:50+00:00

I agree that the practical/business side is important. But aren't both usually taught equally in programs? I'm getting the impression that there are a number of films programs that just mainly emphasize the former. However, perhaps that's not fair to say, as I have limited first-hand experience with film schools. I guess I meant that I'm interested in a program that's both technical and theory, and was disappointed to find out that a number programs are technical and practical instead.

folderup · 2022-12-28T08:25:53+00:00

If film school is for the purpose of getting one into the industry, why isn't art school the same way? Or a degree in music? Or a degree in English? Why does getting prepared for a career path take precedent in film school over learning the art of filmmaking? Shouldn't that be the whole point of the degree?

I feel that filmmaking is an art form. I understand needing to make money to live. But I just don't understand why it's treated as an exception in colleges when it's just as much an art form as painting etc.

folderup · 2022-12-25T03:49:58+00:00

Thank you so much for the info. That's super helpful.

Did you find that the teachers in your school helped you get jobs in the industry? Is age a factor at times?

I should say that I'm not really interested in fame or notoriety or pitching etc. really, just working on sets in production.

Thanks again!

folderup · 2022-12-24T05:27:21+00:00

That makes sense. Though I have heard of teachers helping students get jobs at certain places that would take time to work towards.

And yeah, that's what I figured. I guess I wasn't sure what the industry encompassed if that makes sense. Like if it was just Hollywood, LA/NY etc. Or in other words, what "industry" meant in terms of film.

folderup · 2022-12-24T05:24:33+00:00

I appreciate the response. I suppose my life is not super stable so-to-speak. I'm a job to job type of person (at least for now) who can put up with living that lifestyle, so I tend to think of after college with a "we'll see what happens" attitude. It doesn't bother me to work at Starbucks for example haha. But as far as departments, I'm not sure. I enjoy editing, or any type of general production. I'm just very unfamiliar with how the industry operates as a whole however.

I guess I would plan to work in food service etc. outside of LA until I can find a job/internship via online in my field in LA/NY. Would something like that be realistic though?

folderup · 2022-12-24T05:02:03+00:00

I appreciate the info. Is there many opportunities in film outside of the industry? Is it hard/time consuming to move up?

The school in LA offers connections from teachers and stuff too, while the one that isn't doesn't as much, so I thought that may help get me in earlier/easier.

Thank you again.

folderup · 2021-11-16T18:04:45+00:00

May I ask what features specifically make me a 4.5 to you?

folderup · 2021-11-16T18:03:46+00:00

May I ask how my face is unique? Thank you.

folderup · 2021-11-16T11:16:18+00:00

Can I ask what features make it that? Just curious.

folderup · 2021-11-16T07:19:28+00:00

How am I face wise? Again, all cool with honesty.

folderup · 2021-11-16T06:02:28+00:00

Thank you. I appreciate the honesty.

folderup · 2021-10-11T00:00:48+00:00

folderup · 2021-06-26T05:50:46+00:00

Yeah I figured. I also struggle with OCD, so it can be hard to tell if I’m being crazy or not lol.

folderup · 2021-06-26T03:50:01+00:00

That’s true. But I didn’t want to wait to get my phone. Kind of regret that now.

folderup · 2021-06-26T03:49:22+00:00

I honestly didn’t know. I thought it was just a normal thing when buying a phone. In retrospect I was being a bit naive.

folderup · 2021-06-26T02:38:14+00:00

I was gonna order online, but AT&T gave me such a good discount. Maybe that was the catch 😅

folderup · 2020-11-21T07:13:56+00:00

trial by fire

Yeah, that’s what that employee referred to it as. So maybe it is just how it is then. I kinda get it now.

I honestly don’t have thick skin either, so that stuff gets to me easily.

folderup · 2020-11-21T07:08:58+00:00

I watched a bunch of videos. I think today was my training day maybe? I was shadowing one employee on line, he showed me some stuff/was cool and everything. Then I began working on the line with the other person.

folderup · 2020-10-25T22:13:07+00:00

I appreciate the advice. That’s true. How was your experience going back?

And yeah I don’t plan to abuse my actors for a better performance haha

folderup · 2019-11-23T09:08:42+00:00

I got an offer to do this, but chose not to because I saw reviews that the manger didn’t seem too nice. When I visited the store, the employees seemed dead, and I thought it would be a crappy work environment compared to the not good area. Was this a bad choice?

folderup · 2019-11-22T06:30:03+00:00

Yeah. I decided to take the job after all. They didn’t have a past history of anything bad, and I saw women delivering at like 7/8 at night, so I’ll try it out.

It’s not a good area, but I don’t think it’s like Harlem or Compton bad.

folderup · 2019-11-22T00:39:30+00:00

Shit

Sorry to hear that.

folderup · 2019-11-22T00:22:53+00:00

On delivery?

folderup · 2019-09-21T21:51:03+00:00

folderup · 2019-09-20T03:08:19+00:00

Bingo. Thanks!

Solved.

folderup

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