Lights...camera...action! This title provides detailed profiles of more than 80 jobs in this exciting field.Since the first edition of ""Career Opportunities in the Film Industry"" was published, the digital revolution and the blossoming broadband business on the Internet have changed the way many movies are shot, edited, distributed, and even viewed. Featuring more than 80 job profiles - with five new to this edition - this new edition updates all key information, including salary ranges, employment outlook, and technical advances, and features a new foreword by acclaimed actor David Carradine. Appendixes, which have been completely updated, include directories of colleges and universities; non-degree training programs; professional unions and associations; film competitions, fellowships, internships, and festivals; and more. A glossary defines key terms, and a helpful bibliography includes books, industry publications, and Web resources.New and updated career profiles include: Animal safety representative; Animal trainer; Best boy; Entertainment lawyer; Film archivist; Foley artist; Line producer; Screenwriter; Script supervisor; Set designer; Sound mixer; Talent agent; Visual effects producer; and, more.

About the Author
Fred Yager attended the New York University film school and is a member of the Writers Guild of America. He is the coauthor, along with Jan Yager, of Career Opportunities in the Publishing Industry, Second Edition for Facts On File and Checkmark Books. He lives in Connecticut. Jan Yager studied acting at the Gene Frankel Theatre Workshop and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She is the coauthor of The Encyclopedia of Sleep and Sleep Disorders, Third Edition for Facts On File. She lives in Connecticut. Screen legend, David Carradine has appeared in more than 100 movies and numerous television shows. He has authored several books, such as Spirit of Shaolin, Endless Highway, and The Kill Bill Diary.

Reviews
One of the best resources we have seen out there... - EntertainmentCareers.net ""...a great way to get the inside scoop on how to break into this exciting industry...informative..."" - CareerBookstore.com



Book Information
ISBN 9780816073535
Author Fred Yager
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Facts On File Inc
Publisher Facts On File Inc
Weight(grams) 520g