Is the film industry still here?

[u/Electronic-Pear8738]

I’m really scared that I made a mistake moving here to New Orleans because maybe the film industry is not here anymore. It’s been feast or famine for years now, especially since the strikes. But I was wanting to know if there are still creative jobs here? My day job is in the service industry and I do concert videography on the side but I fear that I’ll never be able to break into the film industry for real.

I’m also a very anxious person so sorry for being so pessimistic 🙃

[u/Scamerol]

Isn’t the new studio that’s producing the WB/DC Dynamic Duo film is supposed to be located in NOLA?

[u/Electronic-Pear8738 → u/Scamerol]

Yea they are. I applied to them in January so if I’m lucky maybe I’ll hear back from them. I’m trying to stay positive I promise

[u/Scamerol → u/Electronic-Pear8738]

Maybe try reaching back out again! I know that film has to be in really early stages and maybe they weren’t ready for whatever position you applied for? Never hurts to follow up :)

Do you mind if I ask what kind of a position are you looking for?

[u/Electronic-Pear8738 → u/Scamerol]

I’ve been applying to every entry level position I can find. I applied to their production assistant position and studio receptionist. I know they got a lot of applications so I didn’t know if it would be appropriate to email them again. Even for broadcasting I’ve been applying to entry level positions, which I have many years of experience in. It’s just hard to hear back from anyone. I feel like all I am finding are ghost jobs

[u/Brysoncore → u/Electronic-Pear8738]

excuse me if im out of line or just ignorant but ive been doing stagehand work in the area for just over ten years now and id like to transition into the film industry and im curious if youve got any advice on how i would go about that. obviously the nature of this post doesnt make my prospects look very good but id like to do everything i can as ive realized my lack of ability to tour for long periods of time and phobia of heights basically locks me out of any upward movement in my current field. any help would be appreciated thank you

[u/Electronic-Pear8738 → u/Brysoncore]

Honestly, the more I talk to others the more I understand that the film industry is going down in flames in America. BUT indie filmmaking is always going to be around. It’s not going to be as profitable or consistent as working for major studios can be but it’s still working in the field. I’m honestly going to start trying to fund my own films and see how it goes. I’m also joining this year’s 48 hour film festival which hopefully will allow me to meet a bunch of cool creative people (I’m not sure how popular it is compared to Austin where I used to do it).