Career Advice

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Hey all, first thanks to the founders of this forum.

I'm an aspiring filmmaker. Started with an iMac in 2001, went to filmschool for a month in 2007, then ran my own business for 7 years. Worked at Apple and Verizon, and decided I hated corporate life / not making things.

I'm trying to get back into the business with a plan of making my own features down the career path.

Here is the premise of my dilemma:
• Haven't really had a lot of exposure to professional filmmaking/video. When I was doing the work, I always operated in a market that was far from the worlds of NY / LA.
• I feel like practical hands-on experience is really important, since I'm that kind of learner.
• I also feel like this is a network / people business, but I really don't know where to begin because no network.

I've thought about going back to filmschool or getting a job at a production company but here are my two big concerns:
• I don't want to spend a lot of money / waste my time or potential, and,
• I don't want to get into a job where the culture / people suck(s).

Appreciate any advice or feedback you guys want to give.

Thanks in advance!
 
Thanks; hadn't heard of Mandy before, will check it out.

I like the idea of taking jobs on productions too.

Any other good sites I should know about?
 

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