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5 Tips for New Production Assistants
Becoming a production assistant (or PA) for a film shoot is a common way that many begin their careers in the filmmaking industry, especially if one is interested in pursuing an aspect of film production.
By Mitchell Tanaka7 years ago in Journal
Finding the Dream
I started dancing when I was 8-years-old and never stopped. Each year I added another class or a new competition line until I was enrolled in almost everything offered for my experience level. Through dance I found my passion, which ironically isn't dancing on stage myself, but is choreographing for others. Coming up with new moves and sequences is something that brings a depth of satisfaction to my soul like nothing else can. I will be listening to music and immediately sit-up, eyes full of wild passion, and quickly backtrack the song to rethink what I did in my head as to not lose the abstract movements forever.
By Rachel R7 years ago in Journal
Should You Be Selling Art?
Before taking the leap to sell my art at the local Comic Con this year, I asked myself Is my art good enough?Would anyone want original content?Will only fan art sell?What would I even sell?
By 'Toto' (Aleksina Teto)7 years ago in Journal
Is Your Child Interested in Working in Hollywood?
Have you ever heard of a Coogan Account? It's a requirement by the state of California for every child under 18 working in the entertainment industry. Prior to beginning work a special bank account must be established. The account can not be accessed by anyone except the actor when they become an adult.
By Anne Reid7 years ago in Journal
10 Tips for Negotiating Salary. Top Story - August 2018.
One of the stickiest parts of any interview with a potential employer is when the time comes to talk numbers. Maybe the salary discussion begins at the first interview, maybe it happens at the second, or maybe it's on the phone after your prospective employer has told you how much they're excited to have you on board.
By Rhonda Taylor7 years ago in Journal
Hats and Heels 👠
Uniform, why does it mean so much to us? I wanted to write this article after a conversation I had with my other half two nights ago, about how we as a culture perceive the symbol of a uniform. It’s an integral part of each and everyone of our lives, even if we don’t notice it.
By Anna Andrews7 years ago in Journal
False Coaches
Surely you've seen at least one of them. Some friend from school, a cousin or parent or sibling, somebody you know is bound to have joined an MLM at some point or another. If you know somebody who is no longer involved in MLM, ask them about their experience. If you know somebody who still is, proceed with caution.
By Donna Quigley7 years ago in Journal
The Starving Artist
It is a wonderful, terrible thing to know exactly what you want to be. It is a privilege and a frustration to know exactly where you where you want to end up in life.
By Leod Fitz7 years ago in Journal
Career Advice from a Professional Dreamer
So it's Sunday evening, the family roast dinner has been demolished, and all that remains is the mountainous pile of washing up that no one wants to mention.
By Lisa Watson7 years ago in Journal
The Collapsing Job Market
I have a saying: Corporations paying minimum wage are basically telling employees that they would pay them less if they could legally do so. Many American workers are making minimum wage or slightly above it. The reality for them is that seven or eight dollars an hour is impossible to truly live off of. Across the country, that barely pays for rent, never mind food, a car note, or car insurance. There is just not enough money there. In the meantime, greedy employers literally make billions on the backs of their workers. And it gets so much worse.
By Tim Ellerbe II7 years ago in Journal
The Enjoyment of Writing
I can sit at my desk and write for hours. It could be an essay, journal, book, article, or a letter. In fact, it doesn't really matter what it is I am writing, or how frustrating it is, I always get some enjoyment out of my work.
By Carol Ann Townend7 years ago in Journal
Putting the Extra into Acting
It's so hot and I'm stood here in five layers of vintage clothing sweating absolute buckets. Along with the musty, moth ridden smell that lingers within my armpits, I peel away the sleeves that stick to my wet skin. Yes! I thought, this feels so good. This 1940s aqua coloured cardigan is finally being relieved from its clammy occupier. The feeling however was short lived; as soon as I go to pull at the neatly sworn buttons a flurry of makeup artists swarm me, correcting my sliding cardigan back onto my shoulders. "Let’s just fix your wig my Love" "How are your feet holding up?" "What colour lipstick do you want?" I stand there grinning, holding my clammy hands awkwardly, trying not to hold too much eye contact with the lady waving a peach coloured lip gloss at me. I did admire her eye colour for a short few moments, before realising again where I was and how I was trying hold my head towards the circulating air around me, doing my best not to pass out. Oh no! I glance once more at her light green eyes before a wave of black dots invaded mine. It was like a swoop of a cape surging over my sight. I know what some of you are thinking... Pass out... that will be hilarious... Thankfully I don't, and this colourful lump stays on her feet for three glorious more seconds... then you guessed it, I hit the deck... Blackout.
By Meg Rowles7 years ago in Journal