What is the GPA needed for film directing?
First, go to college and major in filmmaking. Move to LA or NY if possible, so you can be close to the action. While in college, make sure you get an internship/assistant producer on a movie set. Although you may not get paid, its a valuable skill, experience, and contacts. Develop your craft as much as you can, and work your way up to film editor. Enroll in a training program for assistant directors. You’ll get experience handling extras, transporting equipment, etc. Think small; Directing music videos, educational films, commercials, etc is a good way to get experience. Raise money to make an independent film. It’s a lot cheaper recently, because of digital technology. Enter this film into festivals and hope you get discovered. And finally, become a stage director and make the movie version of your latest hit. Study other people’s styles but don’t copy them. You have to make your own name. Deal with people respectfully and fairly. People will remember your reputation far longer than
