Entertainment Industry Question 64: Since I freelance and move around a lot from show to show, when I do know if it’s time to get rid of some old gigs on my resume?
Jessica’s Answer: Great question! It’s time to get rid of old gigs when your resume becomes more than one page. In our industry, when people are looking at your resume, they are looking for what stands out. That may be: 1. A recognizable project2. A recognizable...Entertainment Industry Question 63: What should I ask as starting pay?
Jessica’s Answer: Because I don’t know what you do or the starting pay for anything other than what I’ve done, here are my suggestions: 1. Ask 5 people who hire people who do what you do, what they pay someone with your...Entertainment Industry Question 62: Part 2 of yesterday’s question: How do I sell an idea for a script or project?
Jessica’s Answer: This is a GREAT question for mentors. If you have questions about mentors, let me know.So, for now: 1. Know that you can’t protect an idea, so you have to be smart about it. You can protect a script and a bible for a project… to an extent.2....Entertainment Industry Question 61: If I make projects with friends or want to sell an idea for a script or project, how do I go about selling it to someone to produce?
Jessica’s Answer: I’m going to answer this in 2 parts because a finished project is different than an idea. Part 1: How do I sell a project I made with a group of friends? There is no one way to do this. Here are some ideas:1. Submit it...Entertainment Industry Question 60: Which industry (film, television, commercial) would you say is easiest to get work in?
Jessica’s Answer: They are all equally as easy and as difficult to get in to. Did that sound like Yoda? No, I’m not trying to do a Jedi mindtrick on you. The business tools and strategies for breaking into each area, are the same. The people and companies...GET THE BOOK
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