What is some good advice for an aspiring film student?

I would like to go to college for either art, history, or film. I can see pretty clear paths for the former two, but not for the third.


What preparations should I make? What do I have to know?What is some good advice for an aspiring film student?
If you decide to head into film, find an undergraduate program that can set you up in internships because that's the best way to find jobs after graduation. If you don't have an internship that provides contacts in the industry (and a potential job offer after graduation), then you're pretty much on your own when it comes to finding a job once you finish school. Everyone wants to be a director, but it's easier to get started in the industry in production simply because there are more jobs in production. The entry level jobs require long hours and don't pay much, but they provide valuable contacts and get you started. You'll need good social skills, good organizational skills, flexibility and perseverance to succeed in production. If you think you want to be a director, start taking photography courses because filming is a visual medium and you need to learn to see what the camera sees.


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Relatives in the business.