Many people want to be a film maker but do not know how to go about it. They imagine themselves to be the next Martin Scorcese but do not know the difference between a producer or a director. They love to watch film but have no idea how one is made. They may use their own camcorders to make their own versions of films. They have screenplays in their heads but do not know how to follow them. Many people who have this desire decide each year to enroll in art school and get a film making degree.
Film making is an art form that has been around for over 100 years. It continues to evolve with each passing year. Someone who is serious about becoming a film maker should attend school and receive an art degree in film making. There are several schools in the country where one can get a degree in film making. Most of them are in New York or California.
Not all film makers go on to produce or direct Hollywood blockbusters. Most of them are fortunate enough if they are able to manage to get a documentary with their name on it produced. However, there is much work in the film industry for those who have a film making degree. A person with such a degree will probably find work...