Realistic Chances of Finding Work Post Film School..?

[Johnny Grunge]

Hello, everyone! I'm new here. I had been roaming for quite awhile, but finally decided to make an account.

I once saw a quote on here that said, "You don't go to film school because you like film, you go to film school because you HAVE to."

I kind of relate to that. I had a passion for film since before I can remember. However, I have NO experience beyond making two very short, immature "videos" (won't even call them films) in high school for a creative writing class.

When I see all the credentials everyone else has, I really feel like they all have a leg up. I have completed my AA degree at a community college down here in Miami. I come from a family is that on the lower end of the middle class. I know film school is very expensive, even with financial aid.

My question is, for people who have graduated... honestly, and realistically, how "plausible" is it for one to find sustainable work after school? Listen, we all love film, and we would all be hard-pressed to live without it. But, the reality of our world is that money makes it go round. I could care less about money, but I at least want to be able to survive...you know?

Sucks....I was thinking about going to FSU's Animation program in South Florida, since it's near my house.

 

[Trent Duncan]

Hey Johnny,

Good Question.
Although I disagree with the person who quoted you HAVE to got to film school.
Finding film work after film school is plausible if you're in LA or Louisiana (growing big for film because of the low cost)
But even then, you'll be working gig to gig making bare minimum for a long time.
It's a rough reality that really only boils down to your own personal motivation.
A large film school degree will only get you in debt. Everything you need to know is in the Internet.
Shoot me an email and I'll give you a free membership to my Online Film School Boot Camp. At least you'll get the basic fundamentals needed and you can make a more informed decision.

trenttduncan@yahoo.com

hope that helps