In this episode, Janet talks with Luka who has been moving forward with his career in the film industry. They discuss several projects that he's worked on and what characteristics helped bring him those opportunities.

Friends In Film Graduate Vic (Animal Planet Network, A&E Network) has a serious discussion with me on the importance of building your connections and networks during this time (especially those of us who already have lots of videography experience). The key thing to remember here is Videography Is Not Production. And never think PA work is below you because you're "good with a camera". If you don't want to be become decrepit carrying around equipment and working into the wee hours every...

In this episode Jana, a professional casting director, gives us insights on how to respond to a job posting that delivers exactly what is being looked for.

In this episode, Janet responds to concerns that young film professionals have. We learn that the thoughts we have surrounding the career that we want might not be the most beneficial mindset and helps us figure out how to shift that mindset.

This episode is from an Instagram Live. We cover topics a variety of topics from how to get paid for your creativity, to generating acting work, what is the best way to get casted, and how to move to a new market.

Whether you’re pitching your project, networking at a festival, or simply meeting new collaborators, confidence can make all the difference. But how do you cultivate that confidence, especially in a field as competitive and sometimes intimidating as film? Today, we’ll explore practical techniques that can help you present yourself with poise and assurance.

In this episode, Janet speaks with Abraham who shares an experience he recently had on set to hear her thoughts on the situation.

In this episode, Janet talks with Jonathan who shares some of his knowledge to become a professional in the industry.

Here's an example of how you become a professional creative without the uncertainty of whether you will ever make it.

The industry is changing, you are the future of the film industry, so come see how you can enter the industry and get inside opportunities from working on paying film sets. We shared our pathways that you can also take to get solidly inside working on major TV shows, getting your own film shot and distributed, and making $1,000 per day, up to $7,000 per month. It's all in our round table discussion at the FIF Annual Event that just happened on Sept 8. Next time, I hope you're there!

Omar answers questions from Instagram Live. What qualities and skills really get you hired? What is the best strategy to move up in the industry? How to start you own production company? Does age matter as an actor? How to generate work as an actor? How to get into art dept? How to tap into your local professional market?

The way you think and the thoughts you have make a big impact on how you see your career. Janet speaks to us about the importance of creating thoughts that put us in the perspective of being the person that we'd like to be in the film industry.

Is your goal to become a director or a producer? You could be making these mistakes that can hold you back for years!

Whether or not you believe in karma, your presence surrounding the film industry is very important to the future of your career. In this episode, Janet talks about the importance of karma and how you can use it to ensure you have an amazing career.

How powerful are your thoughts? In this episode, Janet answers questions on her Live in order to get us to think about our strategy to becoming professionals in the film industry.

Create the change in your life that you ultimately want.

5 Signs you're about to go from an emerging filmmaker to becoming a PROFESSIONAL: You realize: 1. It's been a year and you're still working for $100-350/day on passion projects, indie films, and your own projects. 2. You're still not making enough money to make film what you do full-time. 3. All your connections are people who want to break into film themselves too. 4. The film work you're doing (indie and projects) doesn't qualify for joining the union (DGA, WGA, Producer's Guild, or...

When we set a goal, it’s easy to think that the best part will be achieving it. We imagine what life will be like when we finally get what we’ve been working so hard for. However, there is a lot more to consider and appreciate about the goal achievement process than getting to the end. Despite what you might think right now, the process is the point. Janet tells you about how the goal she made when she started on Los Angeles gave her the trajectory to the top film work with top directors.

It's all connections. What does that even mean? The film industry runs on relationships and trust. You will get hired if people can trust you to do the job and can trust you to be cool to work with. How do we get connected to the right people?

Are you concerned about the film industry and you working in it? Don't be. Go forward and learn and do what you want to do!

Watch this episode if you find yourself stalling out on doing what you need to do to get going in film.

In this episode, Omar shares some of his experiences that led him to cultivate a career in the film industry, as well as answering questions for others looking to do the same.

How did Janet start working in National Geographic? There are many genres, niches, departments and crafts in film. It is important to ask yourself what type of life do you want. What types of jobs do you want to work on? And how do you get those jobs? Janet, Omar and Brian sit down to talk about how to get into the job you're meant to do in the film industry.

The film industry is mostly freelance work, so its gig-based. Which means we need to make connections with people who will hire us, refer us, and mentor us. Do a good job so our names get passed around in this word-of-mouth industry. If you want to make film a full-time career then your time is better spent making connections than improving your creative or technical skills. I'm sure you know that there are a lot of skilled people who aren't getting paid for their skill. Learn how to get...