{"id":2222,"date":"2015-12-16T15:00:39","date_gmt":"2015-12-16T15:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/?p=2222"},"modified":"2023-08-04T11:01:56","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T10:01:56","slug":"how-to-get-into-the-film-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/how-to-get-into-the-film-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get into the Film Industry &#8211; Top 10 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-2222\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2222-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2222-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2222-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-2222\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/CA-2.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/CA-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/CA-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/CA-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/CA-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/CA-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/CA-2-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/CA-2-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/CA-2-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/CA-2-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/CA-2-870x580.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/CA-2-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/CA-2-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" title=\"Film Industry\" alt=\"how to get into the film industry\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2222-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><em>The film industry can be notoriously difficult to start working in - whether you want to create your own short films, work on a professional film set or learn your craft as an editor, read these 10 tips on how to get into the film industry.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Filmmaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/tutor\/matt-taylor\">Matt Taylor<\/a> gives us his top ten tips to get you on your way, showing us that there isn\u2019t just one path to get you working in film, there are several options out there for you \u2013 so get your camera ready and let\u2019s get rolling...<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2222-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2222-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2222-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Make stuff.<\/strong> You will learn so much from making your own projects, however simple.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screen your films to a live audience.<\/strong> There\u2019s nothing like seeing the reaction to your work live, and it will improve your films especially the edit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build your own team.<\/strong> Film is a very collaborative process so get a group of like-minded friends together so that you can make more films faster.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work on other people\u2019s films<\/strong>. Even if it\u2019s as a runner, you will learn more and more importantly make connections.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meet other filmmakers<\/strong>. The film industry is all about connections so try to get out there to film festivals, screening events, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/film-school\">Film Courses<\/a> and join a film group.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Film<\/strong><strong>making is not just about directors, cameras, and lights<\/strong>. There are a lot of other on-set jobs in the industry that could be easier to get into at the start. Films productions need drivers, caterers, painters, carpenters, accountants etc. especially runners.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn your trade<\/strong>. If you know what part of filmmaking you want to pursue go for it. Read every book, watch every YouTube tutorial, <a>take Classes<\/a>, and more importantly start doing it on your films and other people\u2019s projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post Production needs you<\/strong>. London is at the heart of the post-production industry at the moment. If you are into this side of filmmaking all the software is out there for you to learn and show off your potential.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get your films seen<\/strong>. The internet is a great place to put your short films and build an audience. Whatever job you go for in the industry having finished work online shows your commitment as well as your skill.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make contacts and make an impression.<\/strong> Your reputation is everything in the industry; so many jobs are through word of mouth. Build yourself a good reputation and you will be the one they recommend for the next job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2222-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-f0f5f6ccf8de-2222\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\">\n\t<a\n\thref=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/making-short-film-top-5-tips\/\"\n\t\tclass=\"ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMAKING A SHORT FILM: TOP 5 TIPS\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2222-1-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2239\" title=\"film tutor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/matt-taylor.jpg\" alt=\"matt-taylor\" width=\"110\" height=\"137\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Matt teaches <a href=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/film-school\">Filmmaking at City Academy<\/a> - having worked\u00a0in the Film industry for over 14 years, he has worked on a range of projects from feature films to commercial videos, as well as running Filmmaking sessions for the BBC and ITV.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/filmmaking-for-beginners\">Find out more about Matt\u2019s Filmmaking for Beginners course here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2222-1-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2222-1-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">City Academy offer a range of Film Courses in London:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2222-1-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-f0f5f6ccf8de-2222\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\">\n\t<a\n\thref=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/filmmaking-for-beginners\"\n\t\tclass=\"ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFILMMAKING FOR BEGINNERS\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2222-1-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-f0f5f6ccf8de-2222\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\">\n\t<a\n\thref=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/filmmaking-foundation\"\n\t\tclass=\"ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFILMMAKING FOUNDATION\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2222-1-0-7\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-f0f5f6ccf8de-2222\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\">\n\t<a\n\thref=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/short-film-course\"\n\t\tclass=\"ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSHORT FILM COURSE\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2222-1-0-8\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-f0f5f6ccf8de-2222\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\">\n\t<a\n\thref=\"https:\/\/www.city-academy.com\/documentary-filmmaking\"\n\t\tclass=\"ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tDOCUMENTARY FILMING\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The film industry can be notoriously difficult to start working in &#8211; 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