Part 8 (Chapters 45 through 47) is concerned with setting your sights on a career. This involves making a self-assessment for film school and beyond, choosing a place of study, and initiating the planning and self-directedness that begins in film school if you want to launch yourself into making films for a living. It also deals with getting recognition in festivals for your film work and how to use this to leverage a job.
Do use the checklist at the end when you want to refresh your memory of this part.
Who Succeeds in Film Schools and the Film Industry
Self-Help As a Realistic Alternative
Pros and Cons of Collaboration
Planning a Career Track during Your Education
CHAPTER 46
Major National and International Film and Video Schools
Schools Affiliated with the International Film Schools Association
Yugoslavia (Serbia, Montenegro)
CHAPTER 47
Breaking into the Industry
Festivals, Conferences, and Earning Recognition
Personal Qualities You Need to Show
Craftsman Worker with a Director Struggling to Get Out
The Visionary: Directing Straight Out of School
Experienced Industry Worker Wanting to Direct
Freelancing to Gain Experience
Directing Documentaries Straight Out of School
Continuing to Learn from Other People's Work