So you want to work in Hollywood? Get ready to fight for your right to live. The pandemic changed all of Hollywood, and nothing can ever go back to the way it was. One of the things that really took off during this time was #PayUpHollywood, a campaign focused on getting the support staff in Hollywood paid a living wage. People were being paid less than $18 an hour and struggling to keep up with rising rents within Los Angeles. Assistants on TV shows, at studios, and at agencies also have no clear path to making more money. Hollywood has never had a "career ladder," or a set way you can advance. It seems like you just need to do a lot of free work outside the system and have a lot of luck. That luck can manifest itself into opportunities that land you many better-paying jobs. But that's no guarantee for everyone. And for people whose luck takes a while to kick in, it's pricing them out of the business. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 22 July, 2021