entertainment industry coach Question 403: How can I get my dog in movies?

Believe it or not there are agents for animals. Research them and find out the guidelines. Oh, and be sure your dog is well trained.

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entertainment industry coach Question 402: How do I get in with a “tight” crew?

You create relationships with all of them in a non-threatening way. You DON’T ask for work, and as time goes by and they get to know you, like you, and trust you, the possibility of them offering you a day playing job will increase. A good strategy is to target multiple crews instead of focusing on just one. Also target crews that work on bigger productions and need more people on certain shoot days.

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entertainment industry coach Question 401: I’m afraid to call in sick to work because I might be replaced.

What if you replaced yourself with someone you already know and trust? People can get pretty pissed off if you show up on set sick.

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entertainment industry coach Question 400: Do you have to be in a union to take pictures on set?

Not only do you have to be in a union but you have to be a still photographer. In some cases they let cameras on the set for continuity and wardrobe, but to take stills of the shoot you must be a still photographer.

Now if you are a still photographer and you’re not in the union, you can get your days toward getting into the union by working on non-union projects, but be sure to check with Contract Services to make sure you are saving things like pay stubs, etc. so your days will qualify.

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entertainment industry coach Question 399: I heard you can buy the clothes that characters wear on tv. Is this true?

In some cases, yes. Google “where can I buy the clothes I see on TV?” There are stores in LA and online. Sometimes the clothes haven’t even been worn because the costume designers buy clothes they can’t return.

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entertainment industry coach Question 398: Why is it such a Catch 22 to get into a Union?

Because being a union member means that you have a level of experience that you have to prove. Producers who hire union members expect that level of expertise. Therefore you have to work a certain number of days to get the experience to be allowed into the union.

entertainment industry coach Question 397: Does the camera I use to shoot my short film matter? Some people use cell phones.

It depends on your objective for making the film (Don't kill me camera friends). For the most part content is king, soif it's a really well written and well acted short, you can get recognition even if it's not shot on 35.

On the flip side, if it looks terrible, it can take away from the acting and writing. so see what you can do. There are so many talented people out there with equipment looking to build their reels.

entertainment industry coach Question 396: I didn’t get into the film schools I applied to but my parents want me to go to college.

"Should I go for the sake of going?"

Are you trying to get me in trouble with your parents? Let’s put it this way: you’re asking a girl who wanted to be an actress since she was four and was forced to go to college so she could have “something to fall back on.” Can you go to a school in the same city as a film school you applied to? Then you can socialize and create relationships with people at the film school. Can you still work on your craft even if it’s not part of your curriculum? Can you compromise by getting an entertainment industry internship during your breaks?

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entertainment industry coach Question 395: I got injured and can’t work for a while. Should I be honest with people?

I’m not a big fan of “the little white lie” but in this case, what they don’t know, won’t hurt you. I’ve had too many clients tell people they were injured, then when they got better, people were concerned that they would be a liability. If you trust the people completely, then tell them the truth. But why would you be asking me if you trusted them completely.

PS word spreads fast! And the grapevine tends to exaggerate as it grows.

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entertainment industry coach Question 394: What is golden time and why are some people against it?

Golden time means you’ve been working waaaaaaaaay over time and the production has to pay you lots of money. Some people are against it because they are sacrificing their health, time with family, and in tragic cases their lives, due to excessive hours and lack of sleep. This is a very serious subject for me because my first day of work at the Cinematographers Guild, a camera assistant fell asleep at the wheel and lost his life leaving behind his wife and young children. Google "Brent’s Rules" to find out more about the subject. Making lots of money is great, but you have to know your limits and know when you’re too tired to drive home.

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entertainment industry coach Question 393: How many times can I call someone in a week if the job is coming up in 10 days?

Ohhhh boy! Tread lightly my friend. I know you’re anxious because time is winding down, but bombarding someone with phone calls is a risky (and not in a good way) strategy. Instead, if you have mutual colleagues who can make a recommendation call on your behalf, they may help your case, or find out if the position has already been filled.

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