Entertainment

How do you handle the constant rejection that comes with this field? Between auditions, pitches, staffing interviews, and job applications, the “no” rate is staggering. I try to remind myself that it’… more

I’ve done a mix of union and non-union projects in propmaking, and the difference in conditions is huge. For those of you weighing the switch, is joining the union worth the membership costs in the lo… more

Do you think unions are doing enough to protect below-the-line workers? Writers and actors made headlines, but grips, PAs, editors, and assistants still get squeezed the hardest with long hours, low p… more

I want to stay in a creative industry but I dont necessarily need to stay in film, are there any other industries people would recommend?

I’ve noticed more people watch now while scrolling their phones, even my family do it!
I've even heard from a friend in the industry that some productions even design with “background watching” in mind.… more

Are streaming projects worth the gamble anymore? They used to feel like the golden ticket, now it feels like chaos. Short orders, cancellations after one season, and no residuals worth mentioning, etc… more

What skills have you developed over the last few years that you feel are vital to a role in this industry?

I'm so sick of “passion” as an excuse for abuse in this industry! I’ve had so many consecutive jobs where long hours, low pay, and zero boundaries are brushed off with, “But we’re making art!” At … more

I’m not far in my career but sometimes I wish I could go back and slightly change the trajectory in which I’ve gone, do other people feel similarly?

I've just seen a music artist I follow using AI to promote their new tour and it surprised me a bit! Whether you like AI or not, do you think this is the new normal for promo materials in our indu… more

What’s your take on unpaid “shadowing” opportunities? I’ve been offered the chance to sit in on a show for the “experience,” but the catch is it’s completely unpaid. I know people who swear shadowing … more

After I first started full time, I spent a lot of time and energy on trying to get a job role I never would have gotten and in hindsight, I wouldn’t have enjoyed very much. What early career mistakes … more

I often feel like props is the first department to arrive and the last to leave, but we rarely get credited compared to cinematography or costumes. Has anyone else felt this way in their departments, … more

I’ve noticed a lot of productions push diversity on camera but don’t actually reflect it behind the scenes. I’ve been the only person of color in a writers’ room that claims to champion representation… more

Some projects live or die on casting big names and star power, while others work just on the strength of story.
I’ve seen both approaches succeed, it's really interesting!
Do you think audiences ca… more

I recently turned down a departmental promotion as I don’t think it’s what I want to do going forward. I’ve been able to start training in other departments and I’m enjoying myself much more! What’s t… more

What’s the biggest career risk you’ve taken that actually paid off? A couple of years ago, I left a steady assistant gig with benefits to take a six-month contract on a pilot. Everyone told me I was c… more

The crossover between games and film/TV is huge now!
From adaptations to virtual production, the industries feel way more connected than ever.
Where do you see gaming influencing our side of entertainm… more

I'm a musician and producer looking for advice and support. I've been making stems for churches, arranging songs, and creating beats, but it's tough to land remote gigs. I've tried various p… more

Working in the art department often means long hours and unpredictable schedules, especially on big-budget films. For those of you who’ve done both indie and studio projects, did you notice a big diff… more

I always thought mentorship was the key to breaking in, but I’ve had people give me advice that turned out to be… not great. One mentor told me never to negotiate rates early in my career because it w… more

I’m job hunting quietly, but it feels weird sitting in the office pretending everything’s normal while also sneaking out for “doctor’s appointments.” I’ve seen colleagues share that they’re interviewi… more

I’ve noticed pay rates in the art department vary wildly depending on who’s producing the film. For anyone else in production design, do you feel rates are standardized enough, or is it still a ‘who y… more

Working in Props feels like a field where you learn most things on the job rather than through formal training. At my studio, the mentorship is great, but progression into senior roles feels vague. Ha… more

Entertainment moves so fast that “boundaries” almost feel impossible. I’ve had producers texting me at midnight, clients expecting notes turned around instantly, and coworkers venting on set while I’m… more

In your experience, do you prefer to work at a bigger company or a smaller company and why?

I had a one-on-one where I brought up growth opportunities, and my manager straight-up said I’m “too valuable” where I am to move up. On one hand, I guess it’s nice to be appreciated. On the other, it… more

My coworker has really been taking advantage and taking more days at home than they need that means the rest of us need to come in more, how do I approach them or my manager about fixing it?

So many productions now ask for the highest quality but on the smallest budgets!
What’s the smartest workaround you’ve seen for making smaller budgets go further?

Is there a TV Show, Movie or Documentary that's got you inspired recently about the industry? Need to build up my watchlist a little bit!

How have you gush found progression in your careers? Is it relatively straightforward or do I have to do as much extracurricular work as everyone says?

Visuals usually get the spotlight, but I’ve noticed more projects leaning into creative & immersive sound design.
What’s a project where sound made all the difference for you?

What time do you guys start and finish work? At the moment we’re currently starting at 8am and finish at 5:30pm. We got the message yesterday that we will now be starting at 7:30 and finish at 6pm unt… more

Entertainment is such a relationship-driven industry, and I keep wondering which reputation carries more weight. I know people who are absolutely brilliant but tough personalities, and others who are … more

I’ve really been struggling for any kind of motivation in my job, I just find it so boring now it’s hard for me to bring myself to even do it, how do you keep up your motivation day to day?

It feels like attention spans are shrinking, everyone’s chasing TikTok/IG reels and the broadcast TV industry definitely seems to be dying.
Do you think short-form is taking over, or will long-form alw… more

On hourly projects, I constantly debate how precise I should be with my time. Do I track literally every 7-minute email exchange and upload, or do I “round down” to keep from looking nitpicky? I don’t… more

Does anyone else get nervous about progression? Like obviously I want to go further in my career but there’s always the worry that i won’t be able to meet the new expectations.

I once got another offer lined up, gave notice, and suddenly my producer found money in the budget to bump me a bit if I stayed. I said yes out of fear and comfort, but the truth is the problems that … more

In this industry, I feel like we get two extremes of leadership: the showrunner or producer who hovers over every tiny decision, nitpicking edits and second-guessing calls, or the one who disappears f… more