Opportunities in Film Careers

by Jan Bone and Ana Fernandez

Published 12 December 1983
Your passport to a successful and rewarding career. Are you looking to open the door to the career of your dreams? The nation's largest career books series, "VGM's Opportunities in..."gives you the inside scoop on more than 100 professions, as well as on all the essential aspects of your potential career. From the latest training requirements to current salary statistics, each book is packed with comprehensive, up-to-date information to help you pursue the profession that's right for you!In this revised edition of "Opportunities in Film Careers", you'll find: an overview of the film and video industry and its growth over recent years; information on how films are created - who does what? - with detailed coverage of emerging fields; a description of the production process, from scriptwriting to directing to the final edits; advice on how to find the right education to suit your specific needs; tips on job hunting - getting experience and creating the perfect resume and cover letter; lists of seminars, organizations, and festivals where you can make contacts to jump-start your career.
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