Hey, welcome to the forum

I can honestly say that age dosent really have any barings on working with in film production.

But in order for you to make it in film production as your primary income you need to have a strong history of producing results, meeting deadlines and being reliable. In most cases people who work primarily in the film industry, have had to climb the ladder from the very bottom as a runner proving their worth.

I myself am an independent producer and so have had to wrok the 9-5 in order to finance my own productions. Its more common than not that people with in the industry also do this as people with in the industry are also know as "starving artists" and work 9-5 to suplement their income and keep a roof over their heads.

In any case I would suggest that if your not 110% commited to a career with in production then I would suggest that you dont embark upon the Surmountable task of achiving film production as your primary sorce of income.

And a lot of people that make films tend to make short films (Which arent any where near as Lucrative as feature films) for the joy of having created some thing from an idea in their head.

Hope this makes sense to you?

All the best, Cleary.

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I think it depends on a couple of things.

First it depends what you mean by "filmmaking". I make my sole living in entertainment.
I write for TV, I'm a camera operator for reality shows, I spent many years in make-up
efx, I'm a licensed pyrotechnician and I even work in the theater as a stagehand.

I direct and write two or three ultra low budget DTV movies a year - but that isn't my
living. If by "filmmaking" you mean is anybody here living off directing only then I'm
not. But I make my sole living in the field. Some film, some video, some TV and some
theatre.

Where you live is important. If you live in an area where not many movies are made
then it's really difficult to make a living in the business. If you live in an area where
movie making is a major industry (I live in Los Angeles) then it's pretty easy to make
a good living.

So tomi-chan, what do you mean by "filmmaking"?

And BTW - welcome to filmmaking.net!

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Hi! Thank you both for your answers; I think what I mean by filmmaking is directing movies or writing screenplays, because that's where my main interest lays on. I live in Orange County, so it's pretty close to LA, which makes it easier for me, I guess.
It's very important for me to know your opinions. That helps throw some light on it for me.

Thank you a lot,

Tomi-chan

What genre do you like to write?

Cleary.

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Hi Cleary!

I like writing fiction and within it, dramas (including political issues, too), some history-based stories, children's, love stories, suspense....a bit of many genres. But I am not good at comedies, though.

Right now I am working on a story that has as a background the ditatorship that ruled my country for 20 years; it's a love story,but political. I'm in the very beginning, though.

I work with a guy in Anaheim who has found a niche market and
writes/directs three/four movies a year. He doesn't make his sole
living that way, though.

I don't think any members here make their entire living as only
a director or screenwriter. I spent several years as a staff writer
on TV shows, so that's close. But I hated it so I went back to doing
what I love and directing/writing a few films a year.

There is an excellent market for childrens/family films. I'm looking
for a good script so when you write one, let me know.

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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)

There is no single way to "get into" a career in the entertainment industry. And while filmschool can teach you some theory, no degree will ever get you an actual job.

The very best way thing to do for any aspiring filmmaker is to understand how the professional industry actually works. By knowing what everyone on set actually does, how they get there, and how everyone interacts on a shot-by-shot basis, you can take that information and find a way into the business that works for you.

If there is any "key" to "getting a job," it is networking. No one will hire you for anything if they don't know you or what you are able to do. Unless you know someone who will gift-wrap a job for you (ie, a relative), you'll have to start by volunteering on student or indie films. The more films you do, the more people you'll know and the more people will know you. You'll also be gaining experience along the way which others will see...and over time, people you've impressed with your skill and sparkling personality will remember you the next time they have a job that pays actual money.

There is no easy path and a filmschool degree will not pave the way to a career for you. It takes passion, perseverance, and patience. As you work towards this goal, read everything you can about the actual industry so you know what you're getting yourself into...in terms of the career itself and the life it will likely offer you. For an extensive list of schools, books, movies, and Additional Resources that can help you create a REAL career, visit http://www.whatireallywanttodo.com.

Good luck!

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