Jessica’s Answer: I started as an assistant, became a development associate, and then started my own production company. Others in our office started as unpaid interns. Some people make the move from an agency to development. Then, I’ve met people who’ve come from...

Jessica’s Answer: Great question! It's time to get rid of old gigs when your resume becomes more than one page. In our industry, when people are looking at your resume, they are looking for what stands out. That may be: 1. A recognizable project2. A recognizable...

Jessica’s Answer: Because I don’t know what you do or the starting pay for anything other than what I’ve done, here are my suggestions: 1.    Ask 5 people who hire people who do what you do, what they pay someone with your...

Jessica’s Answer: This is a GREAT question for mentors. If you have questions about mentors, let me know.So, for now: 1. Know that you can’t protect an idea, so you have to be smart about it. You can protect a script and a bible for a project... to an extent.2. Know...

Jessica’s Answer: I’m going to answer this in 2 parts because a finished project is different than an idea.  Part 1: How do I sell a project I made with a group of friends? There is no one way to do this.  Here are some ideas:1.    Submit it...

Jessica’s Answer: They are all equally as easy and as difficult to get in to.  Did that sound like Yoda? No, I'm not trying to do a Jedi mindtrick on you. The business tools and strategies for breaking into each area, are the same. The people and companies you...