Abhishek Agarwal wrote a great article that give your some insight on what the industry is about. It’s a good read for you, if you just graduated from film school or not. I’m advising you to read as much as you can about the industry so that you can have a better idea of what to expect. Not one set is the same as the other one, if you know what the other one might be like, its a great bonus for you.

Getting into film making industry is both tough and challenging. You can’t get into film industry with the approach you normally follow at other places. Things are done differently here and better you know how it works. Positions are hardly adverised and film makers hire crew based on personal contacts and networking.

Since each film is a project of certain duration, jobs are temporary. Those working in the film industry know that they are always worried about their next job. Film makers make one film at a time so don’t need to hire permanent crew. When they need people they count on those whom they already know. Needs are rarely advertised. Your chances of success depends on whom you know and how much you know.

Another idiosyncrasy of the film industry is that unless asked for, don’t send your resume. Dicision makers have hardly any time to read resumes. Sometimes the production houses advertise positions, but be aware that it could be just for the purpose of projecting an image of equal opportunity employer — just a publicity stunt.

Read the rest of the article here.

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