Information about filmmaking

Answer 1

The first question for YOU to answer is what do you really want to do? There are a lot of different jobs available in the professional film industry. Getting a movie made takes more than just a Director and Actors.

So first, figure out what it is you SPECIFICALLY want to do. Then, you need to find all of the schools and/or workshops that will help teach you that discipline. Then, you need to sift through those to determine which are the best for you plus any other considerations, such as location and cost.

No one can tell you what school is best for YOU. That's something only you can decide for yourself. Once you've narrowed your choices down, contact each school and ask very specific questions about what they will offer in terms of curriculum that will help you achieve your goals.

Having said all of that, you have to also understand that no school or degree will guarantee you a job in the professional film industry. Most careers are built on networking, hard work, perseverance, enthusiasm, and passion. A bit of luck comes into play, but you shouldn't bet your life and career on something so improbable. Once you find a school that suits your specific needs, you should work to improve your odds by going out into the real world and interning or volunteering on actual productions. Find a student film, an indie film, or just a local production company that will let you be there to observe how actual production works. You may be carrying cases or getting coffee, but getting away from the protected school environment and into the thick of the real world gives you actual experience PLUS you'll be meeting people who may be able to help you achieve your career goals.

Answer 2

Your answer depends on the aspect of filmmaking about which you wish to locate information.

Each of the credit areas that you see at the end of a film are areas that you may want to investigate. You can pick an area and search the internet to discover the material you want.

Answer 3

Filmmaking is the process of telling stories on film.