What is a film maker and how to become one

Key steps to become a film maker

1. Explore film maker education requirements

   Most common film maker degrees

   Bachelor's

   72.8 %

   Master's

   8.8 %

   High School Diploma

   7.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific film maker skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Music Videos	34.15%
   Photography	12.99%
   Video Production	7.82%
   Adobe Premiere	7.05%
   YouTube	5.89%

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3. Complete relevant film maker training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New film makers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a film maker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real film maker resumes.

4. Research film maker duties and responsibilities

   • Coordinate and manage show production, including budget creation, scriptwriting and booking guest for on camera interviews.
   • Work on a variety of projects ranging from short narrative films, documentaries, commericals to live web base broadcasts.
   • Produce, edit, and publish professional advertisement content for the digital cinema industry as pre-show entertainment and web marketing
   • Film and edit the creation of the largest theater organ in the world (https: //www.youtube.com/watch? v=N4scHSRu1F0 & feature=youtu.be )

5. Apply for film maker jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a film maker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams