How Do You Network And Become A Movie Director?
There are many paths to a career in directing films. Step 1 Brainstorm to come up with any potential contacts in the film industry. Work as an apprentice under anyone currently directing student films, TV commercials, music videos or feature films. Step 2 Consider applying to film school to gain both knowledge and industry contacts. Some top film schools can be found at New York University, the University of Southern California, the American Film Institute in Los Angeles, California Institute of the Arts and the University of California at Los Angeles. (See How to Apply to Film School.) Step 3 Apply for work on movie sets in entry-level jobs, such as production assistant or as anyone’s assistant. If you work hard and make friends, you can move up the ladder. Step 4 Target jobs directing TV commercials or music videos, where many film directors get their start. Step 5 Develop a reel. Make sure it is of professional quality. Step 6 Shoot films on your own. To start, they can be short (10
