After college, I wanted to get into the film business, and a friend's mother arranged a phone call with a big time film producer in NY. His advise to me was: "If you haven't gotten into film production yet, it's not too late. Don't. It's a horrible business." I did not follow his advice and have been working on movies and TV shows in New York for over 21 years.
I think there is a place in the business for any type person and it is a great business to be in.
I want to advise young people on how to approach the business and find the best path to success.
Please post any questions you have about how to get in or what to do next, and I will do my best to advise you.
Ged
The Production Office
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
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congrats on your new blog; welcome to the blogosphere!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for such a in depth response. This is one of the best emails I've ever gotten!
I could go into the million things that came to my mind while reading....but I won't. Just know every word you wrote back and every inch of advice is WELL received and hit like a 7.4 earthquake. You hit my core...and that's that :)
I got the same advice from some producers and others that I was excited to get to talk to (arranged also by a family friend). I was so disappointed when they told me to how horrible it was and not to do it. I didn't listen either.
ReplyDeletehey Ged, Thanks again for meeting with me and bestowing so much of your filmmaking wisdom! I look forward to reading all your posts and keeping up on the blog. Thanks again
ReplyDelete2021? Have you a time machine, Ged? :^P
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