Get A Reel Job [Paperback]

Philip Nemy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 1999

GET A REEL JOB is probably the most helpful resource guide for finding your first job in the film industry. Whether you desire a career as an actor, writer, director, producer, studio executive or crew person, this book will help you overcome the most common mistakes and lead you to your first job on the road to a successful career in the motion picture industry.

Editorial Reviews

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Quote #1: "Phil's book not only gives filmmakers a working vocabulary, but a tool that they can refer to again and again as new situations arise at the beginning of their careers." -- Jerry Bruckheimer, Producer, GONE IN 60 SECONDS, REMEMBER THE TITANS, COYOTE UGLY, ARMAGEDDON, THE ROCK, ENEMY OF THE STATE, CRIMSON TIDE, TOP GUN

Quote #2: "A must for anyone trying to break into films." -- Sam Mercer, Producer, THE SIXTH SENSE, CONGO, THE RELIC

Quote #3: "This book belongs in every film, television, theater and journalism school in the country. Every student should read this book." -- Ron Bozman, Academy Award Winning Producer, SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, PHILADELPHIA, FOR LOVE OF THE GAME

About the Author

Philip Nemy is Executive Production Manager for The Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group. He has acted, directed, stage managed, production managed and produced in the professional theater, television and film industries. Most recently, Mr. Nemy supervised the productions of COYOTE UGLY from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and REMEMBER THE TITANS starring Academy Award Winer Denzel Washington. Currently, he is supervising production of the Mexico location work for the epic film PEARL HARBOR, from director Michael Bay, about the bombing of Pearl Harbor that thrust the United States into WWII and saved the world from Nazi and Japanese tyranny.

Product Details

• Paperback: 313 pages
• Publisher: Gazelle Distribution; 1 edition (January 10, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966944364
• ISBN-13: 978-0966944365
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,389,666 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book & tool!!, July 16, 2002

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This review is from: Get A Reel Job (Paperback)

I first found out about Philip Nemy through allexperts.com, where I contacted him in regards to getting into films, etc. for my daughter as she has being doing commercials and a few extra jobs on films but only locally in San Francisco. I wanted to find out more about getting into more of a principal role, etc. Philip Nemy was wonderful, answered all my questions, etc., and recommended his book to get more information. This book is a very valuable tool for anyone wanting to get into the motion picture industry whether it be as an actor, writer, director, etc.! This book covers every aspect of the industry, provides you with basically a step-to-step guide on what you need to do. No one could ask for a better book!

If you are serious about a career in the motion picture industry, no matter what aspect of the industry, I would highly recommend you purchase this book as this man knows his stuff! He use to work for Disney pictures and has now started his own company. He provides great insight into this industry!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Must" reading for job seekers in the film industry., March 4, 2000

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This review is from: Get A Reel Job (Paperback)

Philip Nemy's Get A Reel Job: Finding Your First Job In The Film Industry is a complete and comprehensive guide to finding employment in one of the numerous aspects of making movies. Nemy (Executive Production Manager of The Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group) covers every aspect of the process from moving to Los Angeles (moving expenses, finding housing, cost of living) to the tools of finding a job (your resume, agents, the unions). Get A Reel Job covers writer, producer, director, actor, studio and crew member jobs. Nemy's information, suggestions, recommendations and advice is sound, experienced, practical, candid, and invaluable. Don't leave home for Hollywood without first giving Get A Reel Job a complete and careful reading.