My First Commercial!

– Ashley Jackson, FIF Mentor –

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“Get-it Factor” Gets You Work

What makes people want to hire you in the film industry?
Sparkman explains how she used Friends in Film (FIF) to get opportunities that others are passed over.
Watch it below!

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An Exercise for Growth

Ever heard of the 80/20 principal? 

This rule suggests that 20 percent of your activities will give you 80 percent of your results.

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Tips From a 1st AD on Set

A-lister Rolan is now 1st ADing (1st Assistant Director).  The 1st AD runs the entire set… it’s a top position!
He shares his perspective on the PAs when he was 1st ADing on a music video.
Inside info from our “own people!”  I LOVE this!
Take a look!

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How to get in the film UNIONS?

You do non-union work and use it to qualify for the union.  This is the same all over the world – US, London, Canada and Australia.
A-lister Rolan just 1st AD (Assistant Director) on a music video.  Now, he has some qualifying days for the DGA (Directors Guild of America).
Janet explains how you need to keep your paycheck stubs and call sheets to prove you did those union days.

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How to get in the film UNIONS?

You do non-union work and use it to qualify for the union.  This is the same all over the world – US, London, Canada and Australia.
A-lister Rolan just 1st AD (Assistant Director) on a music video.  Now, he has some qualifying days for the DGA (Directors Guild of America).
Janet explains how you need to keep your paycheck stubs and call sheets to prove you did those union days.

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Get on Shoots with Matt Damon and Taylor Swift

These celebrities are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. And I make $2000/day shooting with these talented folks.

Soon, you’ll be able to do it too!

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Even Sparkman Gets Nervous

Do you get nervous sometimes?

Do you see other people and go, “They’re super confident… not me.”

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An Exercise for Growth

If you look at every successful person, they all have ONE thing in common.

– It’s not that they’re more talented.

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How to Overcome Shyness and Dominate in Film

If you’re shy, you can feel worried about “making it” in film, because the film industry is such a people business.

However, did you know your quiet, thoughtful ways can give you a huge advantage?

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