It's very hard to get started in Hollywood, especially when you come from the outside -- as I did. The industry was busy when I arrived in 1977, but that's no longer the case. The work situation has been very bad there for the past two or three years, and although it's very gradually improving, I still know of many experienced industry veterans who are in dire financial straits and on the verge of homelessness.
That said, there's always opportunity for young people with the right attitude, the willingness to work hard, and an ability to learn as they go. Being retired for 8 years now, I'm out of the Hollywood loop and can't offer any specific advice. You'll just have to look for a chance to get in on any kind of production, even if only for the experience. Hollywood has a serious Catch 22 in that it's hard to get hired without industry experience, but you can't get experience without being hired. That was true when I started, which is why my first job was as an unpaid Production Assistant. But one thing leads to another in Hollywood, and it worked out for me. If you're comitted to the industry I hope it works out for you. Good luck!
104 Hill Dr., was one of many gifts to enjoy. There was this Texan which wanted to cause karma. I sat there for a moment down the block, and cherished every moment. What I had before me. “Get Out!”
Michael, I wanted to become a stunt man, growing. This sojourn to Los Angeles was evidently too much on my self.
I was looking for, AF. What I found was a big territorial problem. General thought.
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It's very hard to get started in Hollywood, especially when you come from the outside -- as I did. The industry was busy when I arrived in 1977, but that's no longer the case. The work situation has been very bad there for the past two or three years, and although it's very gradually improving, I still know of many experienced industry veterans who are in dire financial straits and on the verge of homelessness.
That said, there's always opportunity for young people with the right attitude, the willingness to work hard, and an ability to learn as they go. Being retired for 8 years now, I'm out of the Hollywood loop and can't offer any specific advice. You'll just have to look for a chance to get in on any kind of production, even if only for the experience. Hollywood has a serious Catch 22 in that it's hard to get hired without industry experience, but you can't get experience without being hired. That was true when I started, which is why my first job was as an unpaid Production Assistant. But one thing leads to another in Hollywood, and it worked out for me. If you're comitted to the industry I hope it works out for you. Good luck!
While I have you, Michael…
104 Hill Dr., was one of many gifts to enjoy. There was this Texan which wanted to cause karma. I sat there for a moment down the block, and cherished every moment. What I had before me. “Get Out!”
Good Wishes, Michael.