Blog Topics List: Career Building, Film Distribution, more

Film Development & Production

Learn the basics of development and production of films, TV series, webseries, music videos, and more.

Casting & Talent

Lights, camera, action! If you're curious about how to become a working Actor or how to get into casting, you're in the right place.

Writing

Love telling (or reading) a good story? These are the film industry positions that'll put your imagination to work!

Locations

Parisian bistros, New York dive bars, Pacific Northwest forests. If you love finding new, film-worthy places, check out the careers in the Locations Department!

Career Building Steps

Directing

Directors are some of the biggest stars in the film industry. But do you know these other directing-related careers that are invaluable on set?

Art Department

If you've got art and design skills, the Art Department is the place for you. Learn how to combine your passion for film with your love for art through careers in visual worldbuilding!

Education & Film Festival

Passionate about sharing the joys of film with others? Learn about opportunities in film education and festival outreach.

Higher Education

Marketing

Camera

Learn how to fuse your artistic skills with your camera expertise to create unforgettable cinematic images as a member of the Camera Department. Here's where you'll get all the details on working as a Cinematographer or in an Assistant Camera role.

Production

Producers make it happen. If you're looking for a career that combines your creative skills with your talent for management and organization, there's something for you in the Production Department.

Film makeup artist applying makeup to actress

Hair & Makeup

Love helping others look their best (or scariest)? Discover the many opportunities for hair and makeup experts in the film industry.

Costume Department

You know what they say: clothes make the (hu)man. Discover how to use your costuming skills to build onscreen characters through what they wear.

Film Finance

Money makes the world go 'round...and it definitely matters if you want your picture to get made! If you balance a budget as easily as you can tie your shoes, these careers are for you.

Lighting & Grip

The Film Lighting department is filled with experts on how to create realistic light, build atmosphere, and operate the lighting gear that makes the magic happen with ease. Can you see yourself as a Gaffer, Best Boy, or Grip?

Film Prop Manager directing prop placement on set

Props

Props add a sense of reality to even the most fantastical onscreen productions. If you've got an eye for detail, you'll fit right in here!

Visual and Special Effects

Create explosions, build atmosphere, and generate otherworldly visuals as a member of the Visual and Special Effects Departments! These behind-the-scenes careers are responsible for some of the coolest elements of filmmaking.

Stunts & Choreo

Death-defying stunts. Show-stopping dance numbers. If you're into the physicality of film, learn how to put your skills to work!

Editing & Post

Editing and post-production careers play a huge role behind-the-scenes in how a finished film looks. Learn what they mean when they say they'll "fix it in post"!

Film production sound team with boom operator

Sound & Music

Atmospheric music and life-like sound take visual storytelling to the next level. Learn how Composers, Sound Designers, Boom Operators, and others use their craft to help create stories that impact viewers.

Representation & Legal

Make sure your entertainment industry clients' careers are flourishing with these careers in law and talent representation.

Pre-Production Art

If you're skilled at illustration or a wiz at Photoshop, the Pre-Production Art Department has a chance for you to make your mark in the film industry.

Catering & Crafty

Culinary skills make you the star of the show when you sign up for a role in the Catering or Craft Services Departments.

Students hanging out in the library at a film school

Film Schools

Discover the best film schools in the country! These film degree programs will help you learn the essential skills you'll need as a Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Actor, or any number of rewarding film crew roles.