I’ve been searching the job boards recently and NYC has at least twice, maybe 3 times, the amount of film jobs as LA. The listings on craigslist here in LA are especially shoddy. Most listings are for internships or the same North Hollywood extras request. For NYC I found many post-house jobs and requests for extras for the next Tyler Perry movie. It may be due to the difference in economies, but from real-life experience of living in LA for 2 years I think LA is pretty dry and tight for opportunities in the entertainment world. LA definitely has a very successful marketing scam going for it. And it’s true, “everyone” is an actor working at a restaurant. The city is full of cliches, actually. It’s hard to tell which came first: the ones in the movies, or the ones in real life. Obviously, there’s a mix and they play on each other. I wouldn’t recommend LA for any aspiring filmmaker, unless you have connections/are in film school.
Any Auteurs Users Attending The Los Angeles Film Festival? almost 3 years ago
I will be at the Crude Oil screenings. Hope to see you there.
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For You Los Angelenos: Philippe Grandrieux's Un Lac over 2 years ago
I’ll be seeing it. can’t wait.
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Los Angeles Won't Make Your Movie! almost 2 years ago
I’ve been searching the job boards recently and NYC has at least twice, maybe 3 times, the amount of film jobs as LA. The listings on craigslist here in LA are especially shoddy. Most listings are for internships or the same North Hollywood extras request. For NYC I found many post-house jobs and requests for extras for the next Tyler Perry movie. It may be due to the difference in economies, but from real-life experience of living in LA for 2 years I think LA is pretty dry and tight for opportunities in the entertainment world. LA definitely has a very successful marketing scam going for it. And it’s true, “everyone” is an actor working at a restaurant. The city is full of cliches, actually. It’s hard to tell which came first: the ones in the movies, or the ones in real life. Obviously, there’s a mix and they play on each other. I wouldn’t recommend LA for any aspiring filmmaker, unless you have connections/are in film school.
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