<p>I'm from Germany. Im currently taking up an immersion film course at the International</a> Academy of Film and Television. What took me all the way to cebu was my genuine interest in film making and since i visited the city in the summer of 2004, I've always wanted to get back for a longer stay. The training here is completely hands we work on professional sound stages, use state-of-the art High Definition film making equipment, and make really tough creative and technical decisions. We basically eat, breathe and sleep film making. Here are some snapshots of our sessions.</p>
<p>sounds great,,,,</p>
<p>if you are in a film school that isn't hands on, get out.....</p>
<p>cinema is a science and art combined.... you can't teach someone to be an artist and never give them a brush....</p>
<p>What does this have to do with SAT prep?</p>
<p>It's important to note that no university degree will guarantee anyone a job in the professional film industry. Schooling can help in other ways, depending upon which position an aspiring filmmaker is working towards, but the degree itself isn't important.</p>
<p>What IS important is being skilled at what you do and having a great personality to go with it. Schedules are long (production days go at least 12 hours and can go much longer for days on end) so being able to work with well-mannered people is a must.</p>
<p>The Philippines is a bit far for most people to consider going to filmschool, but the good news is that there are over 700 filmschools worldwide! For the complete list, find the book: What I Really Want to Do On Set in Hollywood: A Guide to Real Jobs in the Film Industry by Brian Dzyak. </p>
<p>Apart from school, the best thing that any aspiring filmmaker can do to start his/her career is to just go out there and volunteer to work on any production that is taking place. Being in the thick of the action on a working set is a very valuable education in that you'll witness how a production actually functions PLUS you'll be meeting working professionals who will often be more than happy to aid your budding career. The professional film/TV industry runs almost entirely on networking and rarely if ever will anyone ever ask you for your college experience or a resume. Your work will come from personal recommendations and examples of what you have done (if applicable).</p>
<p>Just to explain Andale’s edits of my posts, they are NOT promotional, but are there to let aspiring filmstudents and filmmakers be aware of my qualifications. All too often, here and elsewhere, we get “advice” from anonymous sources with no idea what experience backs that opinion and advice. My signature line that Andale has chosen to deny everyone was meant to let YOU all know who I am and that you can trust what I have to say.</p>
<p>For some reason, this forum is not in favor of allowing contributors the freedom to help YOU learn the answers and information that you really need to know. Just know that I have done and will continue to do my best to provide that information despite the forum moderator’s efforts to keep that information from you.</p>
<p>-Brian Dzyak
Cameraman, IATSE Local 600/Society of Operating Cameramen
Author of a book that is meant to help you but moderators don’t want you to know about</p>