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

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @AsuaChannel
    @AsuaChannel 10 месяцев назад +29

    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

  • @boriscross9997
    @boriscross9997 7 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you, great advice bouquet

  • @emyserozzi8088
    @emyserozzi8088 10 месяцев назад +6

    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  10 месяцев назад +2

      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/

  • @VivComments
    @VivComments 9 месяцев назад +6

    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  5 месяцев назад

      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/

  • @bkipad
    @bkipad 7 месяцев назад +4

    Great advise shared this with my son who is just finishing his degree. Building relationships and hard work is what is all about

  • @TheNathanThompson
    @TheNathanThompson 11 месяцев назад +8

    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 11 месяцев назад +5

      try going to film events or looking for positions to be a production assistant and start networking from there

    • @officialfriendsinfilm
      @officialfriendsinfilm  5 месяцев назад

      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/

  • @tusharsandve3416
    @tusharsandve3416 7 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks for saving a huge amount of money

    • @officialfriendsinfilm
      @officialfriendsinfilm  5 месяцев назад

      You're welcome! :) You can learn more here www.friendsinfilm.com/get-in/

  • @sangramkale3243
    @sangramkale3243 11 месяцев назад +3

    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  10 месяцев назад

      I'm glad! You can join the free mini-course too! filmcareerlaunch.com/

    • @sangramkale3243
      @sangramkale3243 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@officialfriendsinfilm Thanks dear.

  • @johnylitalo4163
    @johnylitalo4163 28 дней назад

    If I had a film production company, I wouldn't need corporate greed, layoffs and artificial intelligence. I would rather have human workers that I can pay.

  • @Filmmaker809
    @Filmmaker809 9 месяцев назад +8

    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  5 месяцев назад +3

      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/

    • @frankenstein2735
      @frankenstein2735 4 месяца назад

      dude that whats shes saying. im from switzerland and can confirm, shes spot on. its less what you know than who you know. from what im hearing from you thats exactly your problem, youre telling how good you are and ypur achievements as if somebody cares about that. learn to connect with people instead of trying to show them how good/better you are 🤦🤌

    • @Filmmaker809
      @Filmmaker809 4 месяца назад

      @@frankenstein2735 Was this reply for me?

  • @ManuelNavarro-s3g
    @ManuelNavarro-s3g 10 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @nanopixel.studio
    @nanopixel.studio 2 года назад +4

    This is perfect! Thankyou for posting this.

  • @JCASTadventures
    @JCASTadventures 8 месяцев назад +2

    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  5 месяцев назад +1

      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/

    • @JCASTadventures
      @JCASTadventures 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@officialfriendsinfilm truth! I have not

    • @officialfriendsinfilm
      @officialfriendsinfilm  4 месяца назад

      @@JCASTadventures click the link and join one of our calls when you're ready to make the true change in your life and get on professional film sets

  • @BalbyBernardezWOTK
    @BalbyBernardezWOTK 6 месяцев назад +2

    This is such a great video. Thank you!!!!

    • @officialfriendsinfilm
      @officialfriendsinfilm  5 месяцев назад

      You are so welcome! Learn more here www.friendsinfilm.com/get-in/

  • @jamesjimmyJames
    @jamesjimmyJames 27 дней назад

    Thank 😊 sharing this video

  • @swashyhimself
    @swashyhimself 12 дней назад

    I don’t have access to film sets. Wouldn’t know where to start

  • @user-jn7mv4gl1r
    @user-jn7mv4gl1r 2 года назад +2

    Very helpful video! Thank you!!

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 Год назад +2

    Very Interesting - Thanks .

  • @SarahThirkell
    @SarahThirkell 3 года назад +4

    Your videos are AMAZING thank you thank you!

    • @officialfriendsinfilm
      @officialfriendsinfilm  2 года назад

      Thanks for the love! Sign up for the free mini course if you want to learn more filmcareerlaunch.com

  • @t.c.o.g.773
    @t.c.o.g.773 4 года назад +3

    I love the orange color of that house 🏠

  • @t.c.o.g.773
    @t.c.o.g.773 4 года назад +2

    Alright janet lets go!❤❤❤

  • @audiostuff9065
    @audiostuff9065 4 года назад +5

    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 4 года назад +2

      I would just do my program and I'll help you.

    • @johnnythunder8382
      @johnnythunder8382 3 года назад +1

      @@fifworkingchannel can i do your program PA>3AD>2AD>1AD>DIRECTOR>PROD>DP

    • @officialfriendsinfilm
      @officialfriendsinfilm  Год назад +1

      @@johnnythunder8382 Come join the free mini-course: filmcareerlaunch.com/

  • @timothytabaaro2434
    @timothytabaaro2434 4 года назад +2

    Your house looks awesome 👌 nice advise

    • @officialfriendsinfilm
      @officialfriendsinfilm  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you! You can learn more here www.friendsinfilm.com/get-in/

  • @herfish6584
    @herfish6584 2 года назад +1

    lovely video

  • @cynthiawright6177
    @cynthiawright6177 3 года назад

    Love this
    Thanks for the great advice

  • @DAMON409
    @DAMON409 6 месяцев назад +5

    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  5 месяцев назад

      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 5 месяцев назад

      @@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.

  • @StevenRoberts2021
    @StevenRoberts2021 Год назад +3

    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  Год назад +1

      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 Год назад +1

      @@officialfriendsinfilm awesome and thank you. I will do this

    • @officialfriendsinfilm
      @officialfriendsinfilm  Год назад +1

      @@StevenRoberts2021

    • @StevenRoberts2021
      @StevenRoberts2021 Год назад +1

      @@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 Год назад +1

      Asking because I’ve been thinking of moving back to Vegas.

  • @davieskalubaphotographyand4082
    @davieskalubaphotographyand4082 2 года назад +2

    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

  • @DAMON409
    @DAMON409 6 месяцев назад +1

    Production companies dont answer random emails

    • @officialfriendsinfilm
      @officialfriendsinfilm  5 месяцев назад +1

      You're right! It's unwise to email people and prod companies cold.

  • @nalapala_
    @nalapala_ 3 года назад +5

    how do you get on sets tho

    • @officialfriendsinfilm
      @officialfriendsinfilm  2 года назад +1

      Hey thanks for the question and is addressed in the free mini course. Here is the link: filmcareerlaunch.com

  • @ramrao2022
    @ramrao2022 Год назад +1

    From India I lov u

  • @ryanjfoley
    @ryanjfoley 2 года назад +1

    The Envelope (R)

  • @victoriaperez7181
    @victoriaperez7181 4 года назад +2

    How do I get into the A list program? I want you to be my mentor! 🧡🧡🧡

  • @DAMON409
    @DAMON409 6 месяцев назад +2

    You cannot simply join "the clan".

  • @TOTALLYKILLER627
    @TOTALLYKILLER627 Год назад +1

    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  Год назад

      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/

    • @TOTALLYKILLER627
      @TOTALLYKILLER627 Год назад

      @@officialfriendsinfilm ok thank you

  • @mvphamza3366
    @mvphamza3366 2 года назад

    Perfect

  • @yass5082
    @yass5082 2 года назад +1

    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  Год назад

      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.

  • @bonezbaaaby
    @bonezbaaaby 3 года назад

    GREAT TIPS!!!

    • @officialfriendsinfilm
      @officialfriendsinfilm  2 года назад

      Glad you like them! Sign up for the free mini course if you want to learn more. filmcareerlaunch.com

  • @ramrao2022
    @ramrao2022 Год назад

    Lov u

  • @randomguy-hc7pv
    @randomguy-hc7pv Год назад

    I failed film school

    • @officialfriendsinfilm
      @officialfriendsinfilm  Год назад +1

      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 6 месяцев назад

    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  5 месяцев назад

      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.

    • @MrMelonsz
      @MrMelonsz 4 месяца назад +1

      @@officialfriendsinfilmJeez lol, sorry you have to deal with this dude lmao.

    • @officialfriendsinfilm
      @officialfriendsinfilm  4 месяца назад

      @@MrMelonsz lol no worries. People will sort out the wisdom for themselves

  • @MovewithNinax
    @MovewithNinax Год назад +1

    Did you go to film school ? GREAT TRANSPARENT CONTENT ❤ may I have your email?

    • @officialfriendsinfilm
      @officialfriendsinfilm  Год назад

      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 года назад +1

    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  2 года назад +2

      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/