“ Film is not for everyone. In order to work in the film industry, you have to love what you do. I know people always say you should love what you do but if you work in film and you don’t love it, you will not survive. School is great and prepares you well but I don’t feel school prepares you well enough for when you get out there, since you start as a Production Assistant (PA). No one ever told me these things but I have no regrets, I strive to be on a film set working, it’s absolutely amazing. It is not your typical 9-5 jobs, working in film is typically a 12-hour day starting at any time during the day. If you love it, you won’t mind working the very long hours. I work very long hours when I’m on set but I absolutely love being on set so the long hours do not bother me at all.
Albert Phaneuf, aspiring filmmaker Words of wisedom for up-and-coming filmmakers and production assistants.
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