Movie Intern?

Question

I want to work in the movie industry as a movie producer. In the motion picture area as oppose to TV. I am saving to attend the New York Film Academy and am registering at Casting Call as an extra once I move to New York so I even as an extra can see what it is like on sets. I have heard how many big shots in the industry started as interns often for no money getting the coffee etc. How does one get to be one of these people? I have searched but the info is either a scam or very inaccurate when checked further. Also to be a movie producer do you have to be a director first to know the trade?

Answer 1

What Steve says is not totally accurate. Intern jobs are available to anyone who wants to work hard and long hours for nothing. Relatives do have an "in" but anyone can apply and with persistance, you can get a "gopher" job eventually.
I was once an intern for Roger Corman's studio.
As far as your question - I would not recommend the New York Film Academy as a way to get into the business. NYU, Columbia College (Chicago), USC, UCLA... all have better film programs. In fact their are terrific film programs in many of the universities that can give you a better education and better networking opportunities upon graduation.
You don't have to be a director to be a producer. Many do both to keep creative control on their projects. But the skill set needed for these jobs are quite different.
Registering as an extra is a smart idea to see how things are done behind the scenes. the more you know how things really work, the better you prepared you will be to be a producer. Even better is if you can land a gig as a production assistant. Studios and production companies hire these "gofers" all the time. How do you get a gig like this? Just ask.
People burn out all the time. Talk to folks at places like the New York Film Office (see below) to get more info. Pick up a trade mag (Variety, Hollywood Reporter) to find out who's doing what.
Submit your resume to all the producers/production houses that are working on a film. There's tons of them. They're always happy to employ over-qualified individuals to work as grunts.
Working for an agent's office is another great way to see how deals are done - which Steve is right - which is really the job of an executive producer. Producers help find the money for a film, oversee the budget, help make the decisions that determine who does what (casting, choosing writers & directors, negotiating contracts [e.g., talent, locations, insurance]) and much much more.
If you really want to be a producer of movies - not broadway or TV - you should seriously consider LA - that's where the action is at. Yes, there's ten time more competition, but there's 4 times more work available.
You're right about scams - don't sign up with anyone that promises to place you. Agents, studios, production houses will look at resumes and hire people they like - with or without an employment agency. Just send a cover letter, tell them about your passion and include a history of your accomplishments, outlining how you took initiative to get things done and were a catalyst to solving problems. Show them you can handle responsibilities.
Only work for reputable companies who do business with real movie productions. Working in the ad production biz ain't a bad way to go, but that's a very specialized field. Making your own movie is also something that is more headaches than it's worth. If you want to be a real producer, never use your own money. Always use other peoples' money. That's how it's done.
Another great way to learn more is to attend a film festival such as Tribecca or the NYFF. Be a volunteer there to get access to the big wigs. They'll tell you basically the same thing I'm saying.
Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

The main job of the producer is to organise the money to make a film, either your own or by organising backers. Knowledge of movies is not necessary, let alone of directing, so working as an extra and fetching coffee will never get you there. The "gopher" job in movies is reserved for relatives and children of contacts, NEVER for the unconnected. You would have to try an advertising film maker and take ANY job offered.
You will need to make a name (and some money) by another route - making your own small films is probably the best, although if you are as pretty as your namesake try acting and sleeping your way to the top.
Good luck, Steve.

Answer 3

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