Opportunities in Film Careers (Vgm Opportunities Series) [Paperback]

Jan Bone (Author)

Book Description

Series: Vgm Opportunities Series | Publication Date: April 1990

The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities In...explores a vast range of professions to help job seekers find the job that's best for them. Each book offers:

• The latest information on a field of interest
• Training and education requirements for each career
• Up-to-date professional and internet resources
• Salary statistics for different positions within each field
• And much more

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From the Back Cover

Your passport to a successful and rewarding career

Are you looking to open the door to the career of your dreams? The nation's largest career books series, VGM's Opportunities in . . . gives you the inside scoop on more than 100 professions, as well as on all the essential aspects of your potential career. From the latest training requirements to current salary statistics, each book is packed with comprehensive, up-to-date information to help you pursue the profession that's right for you!

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.

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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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 147 pages
• Publisher: Vgm Career Horizons (April 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844286222
• ISBN-13: 978-0844286228
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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