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One question you might have is “How can I get the kind of work I want in the film industry?”

Ask yourself a shitty question and you’ll get a shitty answer.

Here is my answer:

Instead of trying to keep control of everything, how about if you just trusted yourself? If we are trying to control things, we’re trying to make things go our way. And we’re not knowing if we’re doing the right thing, or the most effective thing. A lot of energy is put into trying to make people like you and do what you want them to do.

You may find that the more you try to control things, the more you feel like you have no control, like you’re just not effective in making things happen.

During the Career on Fire training, I ask everyone to share what they are certain about, what they are uncertain about and what are their underlying fears around their uncertainties.

Here is what Sarah wrote:

Are you concerned that you don’t have that many options, and if you get a good opportunity that you might screw it up?

If you feel this way (and almost all of us are worried about this), watch this video!

Friends in Film member Terry is afraid to go after his dreams for fear of disappointing his children. Here is what he said:

“My fear is that by taking this chance, I’m sacrificing so much more. I’m afraid I’m going to miss my kids’ important moments in their lives and that they won’t understand why I’m doing this. Because it’s not about me, it’s about them…”

If you’re feeling like you can’t win, watch this.

It can help you get everything you want, in life.

Can I call myself a PA even if I have no experience? Do I need to have worked on a certain number of sets?

Watch the video now to see the answer to this concern!

A lot of people think the only way to be in the industry is to move to Los Angeles but the truth is that the industry is EVERYWHERE!

You’re right to worry that you’ll be facing a lot of competition in LA. There are a lot of people with experience here which is why the mentorship program teaches you how to become “In Demand” where you are now. Then if you make the move to LA, you have the experience and connections to hit the ground running!

Most people don’t know the money the film industry pays.

Watch this video to see how A-lister Xavier got a principal role on Chicago Fire!