Hollywood Drive

en Limba Engleză Paperback – 7 iun 2005

Hollywood Drive: What it Takes to Break in, Hang in & Make it in the Entertainment Industry is the essential guide to starting and succeeding at a career in film and TV. Written by a Hollywood insider, Honthaner’s invaluable experience and advice will give those attempting to enter and become successful in the entertainment industry the edge they need to stand out among the intense competition. Because while film school prepares students to write a script, direct a scene and operate a camera, few newcomers enter the job market understanding how this business truly works and how to land a first job—much less succeed in the industry.

Hollywood Drive is not merely a book about what it takes to get your foot in the door. It goes beyond that by offering you the tools, attitude, philosophy and road map you’ll need to give yourself a good fighting chance at success -- whether you’re looking for your very first job or for a strategy to move your career to the next level. This book will allow you to proceed with your eyes wide open, knowing exactly what to expect.

Hollywood Drive explores the realities of the industry: various career options, effective job search strategies, how to write an effective cover letter and resume, what to expect on your first job, the significance of networking and building solid industry relationships, how a project is sold, and how a reel production office and set operate. You’ll learn how to define your goals and make a plan to achieve them, how to survive the tough times, how to deal with big egos and bad tempers, and how to put your passion to work for you.

* Hollywood insider with 20+ years of experience provides realistic advice and tips on getting a first job and moving up in a tough industry
* Covers a variety of career choices and the basics of how a production is set up and run
* Includes must-have information on breaking into both Hollywood and smaller markets nationwide

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780240806686
ISBN-10: 0240806689
Pagini: 400
Ilustrații: black & white illustrations
Dimensiuni: 152 x 231 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.54 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: Focal Press

Public țintă

Film students; people aspiring to a career in the entertainment industry; people already in the entertainment industry who want to elevate their career to the next level

Cuprins

Introduction Chapter 1: Fade in on Reality Having What It Takes Reality Stings Attend Film School Or Jump Right In? Making Coffee Instead of Movies Chapter 2: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly The Good News First Pros From The Pros The Less Glamorous Aspects Cons From The Pros As in Life, The Industry Is Not Fair Hollywood Means Business - Know Why You're Here Chapter 3: Key Ingredients to a Successful Career Passion! Passion! And More Passion! It's Who You Know and Who Knows You It's Also What Your Know About the Industry Understanding the Power of Networking Having a Plan and Committing to Your Success Standing Out Among the Crowd Donning A Teflon Coat Perfecting Your Craft Having Good Interview Skills Being Able To Ask For What You Want A Winning Attitude A Willingness and An Ability To Play The Game Being Well Liked And Having a Good Reputation A Game Plan For Getting Through The Rough Times Remembering The Five "P"s Chapter 4: Career Options Staff vs. Freelance Being Part Of A Crew Unions And Guilds Independents vs. Studio Films Features vs. Television The Majors More Staff Possibilities An Agent's Life The Many Faces Of A Producer Production Management Chapter 5: Some Other Interesting Choices Post Production International Distribution Unit Publicity The Script Doctor The Educator Music Commercials Reality TV Casting Extras Casting Continuity Location Management Studio Operations & Administration New Media Chapter 6: Life Will Not Go According To Plan If You Have No Plan Finding Your Passion Know What You Want And Where You're Going Setting Goals Keeping Yourself On Track Your Vision and Mission Being In the Right Place at the Right Time Chapter 7: Starting Out Being A Big Fish In A Small Market Or A Small Fish In A Large Market Skills to Fall Back On The Merits of Working For Free The Mailroom Temp Agencies Network Opportunities Other Considerations Chapter 8: Job Search Strategies Looking For Work is Uncomfortable Finding Your Market Likely Targets (form) Company Profile & Follow-up (form) Learning How to Sell Yourself The Personal Pitch Being Able to Ask For What You Want The Recommendation of Others You Never Know Where It's Going To Come From Shameless Self-Promotion Chapter 9: The Resume & Cover Letter The Resume Pile The Cover Letter Resume Guidelines Advice From the Resume Goddess An Acting Resume The Follow-Up When to Use a Bio Safeguarding Your Resume And Headshot Chapter 10: Interviews & Meetings There's More Than One Kind Getting Past the Gate Keepers Preparing For An Interview What They're Looking For The General Information Meeting Seven Steps To a Successful General Information Meeting The Door-to-Door Approach Meeting Etiquette For All Occasions Don't Let Them Scare You Away Follow-Up After your Interview Being Available A Final Note On the Subject Chapter 11: No One Ever Said It Would Be Easy! What You Can Expect Once You Land Your First Job Good PAs and Assistants Are Worth Their Weight In Gold Basic Job Responsibilities Come Equipped Proper Phone Etiquette Know Who You're Answering To What To Do When Starting A New Job What Not To Do When Starting A New Job Becoming Indispensable The Reliability Factor A Sense of Urgency Working Around Celebrities Beware! Warning! Bumpy Road Ahead! Relax and Lighten Up Chapter 12: Networking and Schmoozing Swimming With Sharks The Secret I'm A Friend Of Marc's and Jeff's The Giving Part of Networking The "How To" Part of Networking Dealing With Shyness Body Language Preparing For Small Talk Starting A Conversation Remembering Names Communication Assets Communication Liabilities Saying Good-Bye Your Nework (form) Chapter 13: Getting Through the Next Door The Cultivation and Maintenance of Contacts There's Always More to Learn Finding a Mentor Having An Agent Making Your Own Film Chapter 14: Pitching and Selling Pitching Is Just Part of the Game On the Lookout For Good Material Scripts, Scripts and More Scripts First Things First Becoming One With Your Material Knowing the Market Packaging Getting Your Material in Front of the Buyers The Odds Pitching Tips Taking This route To Become A Producer It Only Takes One! Chapter 15: Reel Production The Production Office A Reel Set Getting Into the DGA The Production Team Chapter 16: You're Not in Film School Anymore, Toto Don't Count those Chickens Just Yet It's Crowded At the Top The Land of Big Egos & Bad Tempers Avoid Burning Bridges There's a Barracuda in My Office - More On Politics Chapter 17: Show Biz Survival Techniques A Teflon Coat Comes in All Sizes Preserving Your Motivation & Confidence Getting Past the Disappointment & Depression Walking Around the Brick Wall Be Bold, and Mighty Forces Will Come To Your Aid Revert to Plan B Don't Fight A Stacked Deck Get It In Writing The No-one's-Ever-Going-To-Hire-Me-Again Syndrome It's Not A Business for Sissies Humor Is Still The Best Medicine Get Real Chapter 18: Advice From the Experts Chapter 19: Remembering Why You Got into This Business to Begin With Chapter 20: Eve's Recipe for Success Glossary Web Resources

Recenzii

"Whether you're attending film school, already have a foot in the door, or are just thinking of getting into the biz--Hollywood Drive is essential for anyone serious about a career in the entertainment industry. Eve has combined academic basics, practical advice and "reel" world experience into an invaluable resource guide that will surely help you achieve your objectives." Steve Molen, Production Executive, DreamWorks, SKG

"Eve's knowledge, experience and enthusiasm, matched by her unbridled dedication to helping others break into the entertainment industry is why her USC summer classes are always full. And her new book is the next best thing to taking one of her courses. To me, Eve is a gift I can give to the students who enroll in our Summer Program, and this book is her gift to you. Read it, digest it and then put it into practice if you're looking for longevity in this business." Duke Underwood, Director, Summer Program, School of Cinema-Television, University of Southern California
"Eve has created a "must read" for anyone thinking about getting into the film business. Her practical, no-nonsense approach is refreshing, fair and honest. I wish this book was available when I got out of film school. I could have saved myself a lot of aggravation." John Dahl, Director (Joy Ride, Rounders, The Last Seduction)

Notă biografică

Eve Honthaner is the Deputy Director of the California Film Commission. Having previously come from a background in production management, she worked in various staff positions and in every freelance capacity from PA to line producer. She worked for companies such as DreamWorks and Legendary Pictures and on films such as Titanic, Just Married and Tropic Thunder. Since 1999, she has been teaching a popular summer course at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts called Breaking Into the Film Industry. She’s the author of The Complete Film Production Handbook, now in its 4^th edition, and is a member of the Producers Guild of America.

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Hollywood Drive: What it Takes to Break in, Hang in & Make it in the Entertainment Industry is the essential guide to starting and succeeding at a career in film and TV. The completely updated second edition features new interviews with industry professionals, information about the changing social media landscape, the wide array of distribution platforms that are available to aspiring filmmakers, and much more. Honthaner's invaluable experience and advice give those attempting to enter and become successful in the entertainment industry the edge they need to stand out among the intense competition.

Hollywood Drive explores the realities of the industry: various career options, effective job search strategies, how to write an effective cover letter and resume, what to expect on your first job, the significance of networking and building solid industry relationships, how a project is sold, and how a production office and set operate. You'll learn how to define your goals and make a plan to achieve them, how to survive the tough times, how to deal with big egos and bad tempers, and how to put your passion to work for you. Although no book or class can totally prepare you for a career in the entertainment industry, Hollywood Drive offers insights, direction, and a sense of confidence.

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