How can I get into a movie without a degree?

How can I get into a movie without a degree?

Don't get a degree in Film Production either. Just trust me, it's not worth it. You can buy a camera, lens and editing software for under $10,000 and have (possibly) better equipment than the school you're going to. You'll learn more shooting and failing on your first short film than four years of “school.”

How do I get into the film industry with no experience?

One, find local productions and get work as a Production Assistant. This is low-paying compared to other jobs, especially on small indie productions, but it is the best way to get actual experience, make connections and move on up. Many, if not most of the PAs I have hired over the years did not attend film school.

How do film producers get paid?

Producer. Payscale reports that the median annual salary for a producer in TV and films is just $66,121. However, the typical Hollywood film producer earns $750,000 to $1 million per movie, though first-time producers might make only $250,000. Producers behind monster box office hits can pull in tens of millions.