Film Career Guidance

Find answers to your questions about the film industry and prepare for your career after graduation from film school. For information about choosing and attending film schools, visit the Articles & Interviews section.

Careers, Jobs & Salaries in Film
Employees in the film, video, and television industry produce media for many different purposes. Films can entertain, instruct, or inform. In the U.S., the industry is centered in Los Angeles and New York, but the rapid evolution of new technology is making it easier to be an independent filmmaker.

Film Career Specialties
Careers in film include more areas than just acting and directing, as a glance at the credits for any film can testify. We highlight the following careers needed in pre-production, production, or post-production.

Film Career Statistics
Employment in film is projected to grow 14% through 2018, about 50% more than the growth expected for other industries. The popularity of CGI and special effects in films means multi-media artists and animators in particular have excellent job prospects -- those professions are slated for 29% growth through 2018.

Top 10 Qualities of a Great Filmmaker
Some of the world's greatest filmmakers are household names: Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are just two examples. It is every filmmakers' dream to have their ideas hit the big screen, but to see a film through to completion, one must have certain qualities to ensure production goes smoothly.

Careers in Film