Everyone is working towards that eventual promotion. The Promotion Plan on being an assistant for one to three years. During that time, read as many scripts and learn as many names as possible. Make even more friends and contacts, meet other assistants for drinks or dinner, and make your way to industry parties. This may seem like an inconsequential enterprise, but it isn t.
CEs help decide which movies and television shows actually get made.
Technical production jobs offer great hands-on training opportunities for aspiring cinematographers, production coordinators, and set designers. Other assistants may decide that writing or performing is more to their liking. Once you pay your dues, you will be well on your way to making creative decisions in an extremely exciting field. It s never too early to make reservations at Spago. Allison Bloom is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles.