TV and Film Industry

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Bestselling author, Og Mandino, once said, “Obstacles are necessary for success because in selling, as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats” (“Career Quotes”). In life, not everything will be smooth sailing. Some things are hard to accomplish. People may need to struggle a bit before they finally achieve their goal. An example of this is in careers. A person may not get his most desired job right off the bat. He may have to work for it. One particular job this especially pertains to is the TV and Film industry. Many people starting off in the business find it hard to get their foot in the door. The TV and Film industry is considered hard to break into because getting a job is about knowing people in the business, not everyone has equal chances of getting a job, and people’s expectations are high. One reason that the TV and Film industry is considered hard to break into is because getting a job is a lot about knowing someone. Ryan E. Walters got his first job as a cinematographer from a client at the bank he worked for. He developed a relationship with that producing company client. Once the relationship had evolved enough, Walters asked to be part of their internship program. They said yes and that was how Walters received his first job. Walters continues to use this strategy, saying “Each new opportunity has come through relationships that I have built” (Walters). In these situations, a relationship is not always about being friends. Barbara Doyle, a production coordinator for films, explains that “Relationships are not about friendship, they are about history” (Doyle). Members of the TV and Film industry hire people they have worked with before. This way, they know how the e... ... middle of paper ... ...w. 22 February 2014. "Careers Quotes." BrainyQuote. Xplore. Web. 04 Apr. 2014. Doyle, Barbara. "The Six Things You Must Know to Make It in the Film Industry."Indiewire. Web. 04 Apr. 2014. Hare, Breeanna. "Hollywood's Moneymakers: The Top Paid Stars of 2013." CNN. Cable News Network, 20 Nov. 2013. Web. 07 Apr. 2014. "How to Get Started in Film." Film Connection Film Institute How to Get Started in Film Comments. Web. 04 Apr. 2014. Luzi, Evan. "7 Unrealistic Expectations of Film Industry Jobs." The Black and Blue. Web. 07 Apr. 2014. "The Six Things You Must Know to Make It in the Film Industry." Indiewire. Web. 04 Apr. 2014. Walters, Ryan E. "The 2 Things You Need To Know To Break Into The Film Industry."Tutorials & Tips From Ryan E. Walters. Web. 07 Apr. 2014. Zurko, Nicholas. "Gender Inequality in Film." Film School Blog New York Film Academy. Web. 07 Apr. 2014.

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