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Getting Work

Getting Work

How to get Jobs in the Film Industry

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Why Your 2nd Job is More Important than Your First

Why Your 2nd Job is More Important than Your First

by Evan LuziGetting Work

  • 17

Getting your first job is huge. It’s shoving your foot through the door and blazing onto the freelance scene. When you do that, you catch the attention of the room and you better have the goods to deliver. And while the first job is indeed important, it’s really your 2nd job that you should be more worried about.

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Are You a Victim of the PA Paradox?

10 Ways to Guarantee You Never Work On Set Again

by Evan LuziGetting Work

  • 15

Maybe you’re fed up with 12 hour days and frustrated with big shot producers who abuse their crew. In short, you need a way out. Don’t worry, I understand, and I’m here to help with 10 ways to guarantee you never work on a film set again.

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Are Facebook and Twitter Costing You Gigs?

Are Facebook and Twitter Costing You Gigs?

by Evan LuziGetting Work

  • 14

In a business where networking is more essential than a degree, social networks like Facebook and Twitter have been a godsend. The filmmaking industry is impacted heavily by these websites, in good and bad ways, but if you plan to use these sites to leverage your professional contacts and profile, beware that they can work adversely against you.

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