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by Eve Light Honthaner
Hollywood Drive
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Introduction
1. Fade In on Reality
Having What It Takes
Reality Stings
Attend Film School or Jump Right In?
Making Coffee Instead of Movies
Hollywood Means Business—Know Why You’re Here
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, This Industry Is Not Fair
3. Key Ingredients to a Successful Career
Passion! Passion! And More Passion!
Being Prepared
It’s Who You Know and Who Knows You
It’s Also What You 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
4. Career Options
Freelance Vs. Staff
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
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 and Administration
New Media
6. Life Will Not Go According to Plan If You Have No Plan
Finding Your Passion
Know Where You’re Going and How You’re Going to Get There
Setting Goals
Keeping Yourself on Track
Managing Your Time
Keeping on Track (form)
Your Vision and Mission
Being in the Right Place at the Right Time
7. Starting Out
Moving to Tinseltown
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
8. Job Search Strategies
Looking for Work Is Uncomfortable
Finding Your Market
Likely Targets
Likely Targets (form)
Company Profile & Follow-up (form)
Learning How to Sell Yourself
The Personal Pitch
The Recommendation of Others
You Never Know Where It’s Going to Come From
Being Able to Ask for What You Want
Shameless Self-Promotion
9. The Resume and Cover Letter
The Resume Pile
The Cover Letter
Resume Guidelines
Advice From the Resume Goddess
The Resume
An Acting Resume
The Follow-Up
When to Use a Bio
Safeguarding Your Resume and Headshots
10. Interviews and Meetings
There’s More Than One Kind
Getting Past the Gatekeepers
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
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
Accepting Boundaries
Working Around Celebrities
Beware! Warning! Bumpy Road Ahead!
Relax and Lighten Up
12. Networking and Schmooching
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
Tips from Heather
Your Network
My Network (form)
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
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
Pitching Tips
Taking This Route to Become a Producer
The Odds
It Only Takes One!
15. Reel Production
The Production Office
A Reel Set
Getting Into the DGA
The Production Team
Production Team Job Responsibilities (form)
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 and Bad Tempers
Avoid Burning Bridges
There’s a Barracuda in My Office—More on Politics
17. Show Biz Survival Techniques
A Teflon Coat Comes in All Sizes
Preserving Your Motivation and Confidence
Getting Past the Disappointment and Depression
Walking Around the Brick Wall
“Be Bold and Mighty Forces Will Come To Your Aid”
Reverting 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
18. Advice From the Experts
The Word According to Eve
The Word According to Everyone Else
19. Remembering Why You Got Into This Business to Begin With
20. Eve’s Recipe for Success
Glossary of Terms
Index
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