Hollywood drive : what it takes to break in, hang in & make it in the entertainment industry / Eve Light Honthaner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Honthaner, Eve Light, 1950- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion pictures--Vocational guidance.

Motion pictures.

Motion picture industry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (389 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Hollywood drive : what it takes to break in, hang in and make it in the entertainment industry

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Boston : Focal Press, 2005.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Hollywood Drive: What it Takes to Break in, Hang in & Make it in the Entertainment Industry is the essential guide to starting and succeeding at a career in film and TV. Written by a Hollywood insider, Honthaner's invaluable experience and advice will give those attempting to enter and become successful in the entertainment industry the edge they need to stand out among the intense competition. Because while film school prepares students to write a script, direct a scene and operate a camera, few newcomers enter the job market understanding how this business truly works and how to land a fir

Contents:

Front Cover; Hollywood Drive; Copyright Page; Contents; Introduction; 1. Fade In On Reality; Having What It Takes; Reality Stings; Attend Film School or Jump Right In?; Making Coffee Instead of Movies; Hollywood Means Business-Know Why You're Here; 2. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly; The Good News First; Pros From the Pros; The Less Glamorous Aspects; Cons From the Pros; As In Life, This Industry Is Not Fair; 3. Key Ingredients to a Successful Career; Passion! Passion! And More Passion!; Being Prepared; It's Who You Know and Who Knows You; It's Also What You Know about the Industry

Understanding the Power of NetworkingHaving a Plan, and Committing to Your Success; Standing Out Among the Crowd; Donning a Teflon Coat; Perfecting Your Craft; Having Good Interview Skills; Being Able to Ask for What You Want; A Winning Attitude; A Willingness and an Ability to Play the Game; Being Well Liked and Having a Good Reputation; A Game Plan for Getting Through the Rough Times; Remembering the Five ""P""s; 4. Career Options; Freelance Vs. Staff; Being Part of a Crew; Unions and Guilds; Independents Vs. Studio Films; Features Vs. Television; The Majors; More Staff Possibilities

An Agent's LifeThe Many Faces of a Producer; Production Management; 5. Some Other Interesting Choices; Post Production; International Distribution; Unit Publicity; The Script Doctor; The Educator; Music; Commercials; Reality TV; Casting; Extras Casting; Continuity; Location Management; Studio Operations and Administration; New Media; 6. Life Will Not Go According to Plan If You Have No Plan; Finding Your Passion; Know Where You're Going and How You're Going to Get There; Setting Goals; Keeping Yourself on Track; Managing Your Time; Keeping on Track (form); Your Vision and Mission

Being in the Right Place at the Right Time7. Starting Out; Moving to Tinseltown; Being a Big Fish in a Small Market or a Small Fish in a Large Market; Skills to Fall Back On; The Merits of Working for Free; The Mailroom; Temp Agencies; Network Opportunities; Other Considerations; 8. Job Search Strategies; Looking for Work Is Uncomfortable; Finding Your Market; Likely Targets; Likely Targets (form); Company Profile & Follow-up (form); Learning How to Sell Yourself; The Personal Pitch; The Recommendation of Others; You Never Know Where It's Going to Come From

Being Able to Ask for What You WantShameless Self-Promotion; 9. The Resume and Cover Letter; The Resume Pile; The Cover Letter; Resume Guidelines; Advice From the Resume Goddess; The Resume; An Acting Resume; The Follow-Up; When to Use a Bio; Safeguarding Your Resume and Headshots; 10. Interviews and Meetings; There's More Than One Kind; Getting Past the Gatekeepers; Preparing for an Interview; What They're Looking For; The General Information Meeting; Seven Steps to a Successful General Information Meeting; The Door-to-Door Approach; Meeting Etiquette for All Occasions

Don't Let Them Scare You Away

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786611008772

9781136069017

1136069011

9781136069024

113606902X

9781281008770

128100877X

9781423722472

1423722477

9780080478364

0080478360

OCLC:

171114252