Opportunities in Film Careers [Paperback]

Jan Bone (Author), Ana Fernandez (Author)

Book Description

Series: Opportunities in ... | Publication Date: March 24, 2004

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In this revised edition of Opportunities in Film Careers, you'll find:

• An overview of the film and video industry and its growth over recent years
• Information on how films are created--who does what?--with detailed coverage of emerging fields
• A description of the production process, from scriptwriting to directing to the final edits
• Advice on how to find the right education to suit your specific needs
• Tips on job hunting--getting experience and creating the perfect résumé and cover letter
• Lists of seminars, organizations, and festivals where you can make contacts to jump-start your career

Take the stress out of the career selection process with this indispensable guide that functions as your own personal vocational counselor. You'll find enough expert advice to make an informed, intelligent choice about your career--and your future.

About the Author

Jan Bone has had a lifelong interest in film. She is senior writer of the Chicago Tribune's special advertising sections and lead writer for Rand McNally's Bank Notes. Her work has appeared in Family Circle, Woman's World, and other magazines, and she coauthored Understanding the Film: An Introduction to Film Appreciation.

Ana Fernandez is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where she concentrated in film/video studies and psychology. She lives in New York City, where she has worked on a number of different television series and theater productions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (March 24, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071411631
• ISBN-13: 978-0071411639
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,815,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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