You're thinking, "I want to make movies!" -or work on set design, makeup, scripts, costumes, or lighting. Breaking into Film gives you the inside information, straight from industry professionals, that will get the film rolling on an exciting career: learn from veterans in the industry, find out how to network, get tips on focusing your career, and prepare for challenging interviews.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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Tools necessary to get your foot in the door,
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This review is from: Breaking into Film (Paperback)
Reviewed by Melissa Katherine LankhaarLike many, if not all, of the film students that surround me, I hope to one day break into the film industry. We've all had those visions, those dreams where our first spec script is recognized for its inherent brilliance and sold for six figures. Surprisingly, beyond that many film students have little idea how they're really going to break into the industry; we've heard how difficult it's supposed to be, but don't want to think about it until we have to. Thankfully, Kenna McHugh explores this somewhat intimidating terrain in her informative book, Breaking into Film. McHugh recognizes how unfamilar the film industry and its innerworkings are to so many, and how few of us really understand what truly goes on behind the camera. Sure, we all know that a film needs a writer, a director, and a producer behind the camera, but how many of us know exactly what it is a gaffer or a unit publicist does? McHugh begins her book with an introduction of sorts to the industry, providing the reader with a working knowledge of what goes on behind the camera, and detailing the myraid of possible jobs available to an eager, motivated individual. With the groundwork thoroughly laid, McHugh moves on to the all important issues of networking, interviewing, and breaking into the industry. By the time the book is completed, the author has given us a richly detailed portrait of the tools necessary to get a foot in the door, and the additional knowledge and information to advance that position. Breaking into Film is a book aimed at an audience that knows next to nothing about the industry. Thus, while the book is highly informative and useful, the writing style employed by McHugh is at times grating. The eternal optimism and eagerness of McHugh's tone undercuts the importance of the knowledge being imparted, rendering it slightly less reliable. The book is also honest, which may turn many off. While many sources will tell you that you must be highly motivated and aggressive to work in the industry, Breaking into Film goes a step further and details just how much energy and determination you need, at every step of the game. Those readers looking for an easy way to break into film will be frustrated to find there is no such thing; succeeding means knowing the rules, networking, interviewing, and having luck on your side. McHugh obviously knows what she's talking about, and if you're willing to spend the time reading what she has to say, there is no doubt you will learn something. In addition, McHugh includes three appendixes at the conclusion of the book, all of which are helpful and vastly important to those just starting out in their struggle. McHugh gives the reader a list of "Key Employers and Film Commission Offices" (complete with with phone number, fax number, and address), a list of colleges that offer film majors, and a list of potential internship opportunities. These lists alone make Breaking into Film worth your while. For those who want to get started in the film industry, but have no idea how, Kenna McHugh's book is a useful, informative tool that can get you on your way.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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A Nice Book,
By A Customer
This review is from: Breaking into Film (Paperback)
I just finished reading your book "Breaking Into Film," and found it very practical and useful. I discovered it on the Amazon.com web site, as well as your e-mail address for comments or questions. I found lots of little tips on letter writing (Chapter 4), and the Appendix with the address listings will definitely come in handy. I also enjoyed the chapter on networking.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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I already landed my first PA job!,
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This review is from: Breaking into Film (Paperback)
Not only did I love it, but I already landed my first PA job because of it. It didn't even take writing fancy resume's and cover letters. All I did was search around on some of the recommended web sites that I found in your book. I posted a online resume saying I was interested in PA work, and sure enough I got an e-mail followed up by a phone call by a producer doing a film starring Jenny McCarthy. I am leaving for LA this Saturday to do a two week shoot-my first film job!! I hope there are more to come.
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