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In my experience in the tv/film industry in NY here's what I've found. 1) Film School, while useful for the knowledge you'll learn while in it, (especially if it's a good one) isn't nearly as important as Internships. Also, a majority of Undergrad film programs are useless and a waste of time and money (especially if you don't have much money). 2) Do as many interships, work, etc. as you can while you don't have to work for a living. Also, summer jobs and jobs you do while you're at school will be a net loss financially compared to doing as many internships (vary them and do as many as possible). 3) In film, even if you're just starting out, really be wary of doing poo poo for free. If the person is not a close friend, there's a reason they have no money. That reason is that they're project likely sucks, and is going nowhere. paid coffee boy > unpaid editor. You'll make more important connections as the coffee boy than slaving away on some idiot's "masterpiece". 4) Don't bitch, but don't be afraid to say no. If you agreed to something, then you agreed to it. However, if someone asks you to work for free all weekend long, you can say no. Some producers will chip away at you all the time and it's important to give in a little, but don't give away the house. 5) The more you get paid the easier your job is.
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