List of links to find work in the film industry worldwide

We asked some of our contributors to share how they balance their creative freelance life with mental wellness.

How to manage your time and creativity as a writer.

Thoughts on the great Jean-Luc Godard and his lasting influence on filmmaking

Genre is how we choose to relate that drama. It is the flavour that helps set the tone and offers audiences a familiar landscape that you, the screenwriter and filmmaker, can use to your advantage.

As we move through COVID-19 and focus on other risks like geopolitical instability and extreme weather, policyholders should consider the issues raised during COVID-19 claims and review their policies in planning for how to maximize coverage in the future.

A film schedule is the single most important document used for a production, as it provides the foundation for what is needed to be accomplished on each shooting day and who is required to accomplish those needs.

John Williams’ film themes are some of the most beloved and instantly recognisable of all time. His long-running collaboration with director Steven Spielberg saw him compose music for Jaws, Jurassic Park, and the Indiana Jones trilogy. Here, you can see the duo working on the iconic music for E.T.

Alex Ferrari speaks with Oscar winner Eric Roth

Women in Media encourages and acknowledges productions that reach parity (at least 40% – 60% women). Any production that signs the #ParityInAction pledge and submits documentation proving they reached parity across all departments, above and below the line (and in post) will receive this recognition in the form of the Women in Media #ParityInAction Badge.

Want to adapt a short story into a screenplay? Here are some fantastic short stories to get your creative wheels turning.

Disabled actors and representatives in the media industry are unfamiliar to the masses. Increasing their prominence requires a conscious mindset shift, particularly in the media, where the power to publicize the unique narratives of that community resides.

Filmmaker, actor, and writer Cherien Dabis shares how navigating clashing cultures and embracing multiple perspectives expanded her voice and helped grow her career.

The Hollywood Commission resources for producers were created to provide all productions with access to state-of-the-art practices, resources, and guidance, including a sample policy to promote safe, equitable, and harassment-free workplaces. Additional resources include minimum system requirements and employer checklists, and template policies and procedures for managing high-risk situations.

decentralized pictures (DCP) is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization based on an idea that artistic talent may be discovered in innovative ways. Through user consensus we have set up a democratic film fund, online community of creatives, film-fans, and industry professionals who will decide who is most deserving of our support. Submit your idea, and if the world agrees with you, we’ll help you make it. We’ll help finance it, and introduce you to the people who will help you execute it in a professional way. We love to discover great talent and curate content.

IFTA’s Practical Guide to Copyright Protection provides a road map to better understand how to protect your works and enforce your rights.

A HotDocs overview on budgeting that helps you enact best practices for your next project.

Here are some things to keep in mind when revising a shooting script on a film set.

This video from In Depth Cine, examines the idea of colour in filmmaking by going through an introduction to colour theory, looking at how filmmakers can create a specific colour palette for their footage and taking a look at some examples of how colour has been used to aid the narrative of different stories.

In this podcast, documentary story consultant Karen Everett advises filmmakers on how to improve their works-in-progress.

A ScreenCraft guide on making your way in your screenwriting career.

Finding the right production incentives can be overwhelming but, it can also mean a big savings in production budgets. Tax benefits can make the difference in whether a project gets made, but it’s important to understand which ones best suit the production’s needs. Entertainment Partners' team of experts has done the research for filmmakers and put together a free state-by-state guide to production incentives.

Four years ago, Think Tank for Inclusion & Equity (TTIE) began examining the state of inclusion and equity in TV writing. In this report, TTIE identifies the barriers to entry and career advancement for historically excluded¹ writers, as well as obstacles to authentic, inclusive, and responsible storytelling. The report digs deeper into how these persistent barriers and seismic shifts in the industry (e.g., the rise of streaming platforms, the proliferation of mini-rooms, the impact of a global pandemic) affect hiring and, ultimately, storytelling on a profound level.

From RespectAbility, this toolkit is a guide on disability inclusion in the entertainment industry. Storytellers often make glaring, yet easy to avoid, errors when covering the disability community, America's largest minority (one-in-five Americans have a disability) and third largest market (valued at more than $1 trillion). The purpose of this toolkit is to help entertainment professionals ensure their stories are as inclusive of people with disabilities as possible.

Taika Waititi is one of the newest and most in-demand screenwriting voices in the film and TV industry today. His journey to this point in his career can teach us so much about the craft. In this article, Screencraft features some of his greatest quotes on directing, writing, and cinematic storytelling as a whole - nuggets of wisdom for any aspiring filmmaker.

From The Film Collaborative, the Distributor ReportCard™ collates real experiences from real filmmakers in an anonymous, “Zagat-type” format, so that filmmakers can make informed decisions about which distributor might be the right fit for their film. Recently launched with 5 distributors listed, The Film Collaborative will be updating the list to include another 35 distributors over the coming year.

California Lawyers for the Arts helps artists find qualified legal counsel to assist with the legal matters they may encounter as artists.