Hollywood Drive

"Hollywood Drive: What it Takes to Break in, Hang in & Make it in the Entertainment Industry" is the essential guide to starting and succeeding at a career in film and TV. Written by a Hollywood insider, Honthaner's invaluable experience and advice will give those attempting to enter and become successful in the entertainment industry the edge they need to stand out among the intense competition. Because while film school prepares students to write a script, direct a scene and operate a camera, few newcomers enter the job market understanding how this business truly works and how to land a first job-much less succeed in the industry. "Hollywood Drive" is not merely a book about what it takes to get your foot in the door. It goes beyond that by offering you the tools, attitude, philosophy and road map you'll need to give yourself a good fighting chance at success - whether you're looking for your very first job or for a strategy to move your career to the next level. This book will allow you to proceed with your eyes wide open, knowing exactly what to expect. "Hollywood Drive" explores the realities of the industry: various career options, effective job search strategies, how to write an effective cover letter and resume, what to expect on your first job, the significance of networking and building solid industry relationships, how a project is sold, and how a reel production office and set operate. You'll learn how to define your goals and make a plan to achieve them, how to survive the tough times, how to deal with big egos and bad tempers, and how to put your passion to work for you. In this book, a Hollywood insider with 20+ years of experience provides realistic advice and tips on getting a first job and moving up in a tough industry. It covers a variety of career choices and the basics of how a production is set up and run. It includes must-have information on breaking into both Hollywood and smaller markets nationwide.

ISBN 0240806689   Pages 402 ISBN13 9780240806686 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Elsevier Science & Technology   Weight (grammes) 537 Imprint Focal Press   Published in Oxford Format Paperback   Height (mm) 229 Publication date 08 Jun 2005   Width (mm) 152 Library of Congress 2004060833   Spine width (mm) 20 DEWEY 791.430293   Academic level Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC22

1		Fade in on reality		1
2		The good, the bad and the ugly		19
3		Key ingredients to a successful career		31
4		Career options		45
5		Some other interesting choices		81
6		Life will not go according to plan if you have no plan		105
7		Starting out		121
8		Job search strategies		141
9		The resume and cover letter		159
10		Interviews and meetings		183
11		No one ever said it would be easy! What you can expect once you land your first job		207
12		Networking and schmooching		225
13		Getting through the next door		241
14		Pitching and selling		259
15		Reel production		279
16		You're not in film school anymore, toto		303
17		Show biz survival techniques		319
18		Advice from the experts		337
19		Remembering why you got into this business to begin with		349
20		Eve's recipe for success		353

"Whether you're attending film school, already have a foot in the door, or are just thinking of getting into the biz--Hollywood Drive is essential for anyone serious about a career in the entertainment industry. Eve has combined academic basics, practical advice and "reel" world experience into an invaluable resource guide that will surely help you achieve your objectives." Steve Molen, Production Executive, DreamWorks, SKG "Eve's knowledge, experience and enthusiasm, matched by her unbridled dedication to helping others break into the entertainment industry is why her USC summer classes are always full. And her new book is the next best thing to taking one of her courses. To me, Eve is a gift I can give to the students who enroll in our Summer Program, and this book is her gift to you. Read it, digest it and then put it into practice if you're looking for longevity in this business." Duke Underwood, Director, Summer Program, School of Cinema-Television, University of Southern California "Eve has created a "must read" for anyone thinking about getting into the film business. Her practical, no-nonsense approach is refreshing, fair and honest. I wish this book was available when I got out of film school. I could have saved myself a lot of aggravation." John Dahl, Director (Joy Ride, Rounders, The Last Seduction)

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