PITCH PERFECT
Joining a Group and Networking ThereBeca, a freshman, joins The Bellas, her school’s all-girl singing group. Within that group there are different personalities as with any group. There is competition and comradery which in the end proves beneficial for all. I was...
SEX TAPE
Protecting Your Image from Yourself Annie and Jay wake up to find that a sex tape they made the night before to “rekindle their sparks” had been uploaded to the cloud. They go through great lengths to do damage control and save their reputations. As responsible...
Entertainment Industry Question 59: Question: How do you know who to contact about getting a job when the job you want is not posted on any website?
Jessica’s Answer: I wonder how you found out about a job that isn’t posted on a site. Whoever gave you the lead is where I would start. Let me rephrase this question to help a larger scope of people. How do you pursue a job that you want, when there’s...
Entertainment Industry Question 58: Do I really need a good academic background to make it in Hollywood?
Jessica’s Answer: Well, that’s what my parents told me… but that was so I’d have something “to fall back on.” It depends on what classification you’re in and what kind of academic background you’re referring to. It helps for a writer to know spelling and grammar. Some...
Entertainment Industry Question 57: I just moved to LA. How do I make enough money to stay here while I try to get industry work?
Jessica’s Answer: Well, you broke many of my rules regarding relocation (see question 31).That said, congratulations and welcome to LA! This question varies depending on classification. Actors, specifically, generally need their days free for auditioning. If you are...
Entertainment Industry Question 56: How long does it realistically take to make it as a screenwriter?
Jessica’s Answer: First, let me re-phrase that question to add in any classification in the entertainment industry. Then, let me give you the answer you may not want to hear, but it's the answer you need to hear.There is no realistic time table, in fact there's no...