I’m pretty fresh out of film school and i want to get into development or producing. Entry level jobs there are mostly assistant jobs or starting in an agency mailroom then getting on someone’s desk.

Thing is, looking at my resume I don’t have much to set me apart from other candidates. But I’m wondering what an ideal resume would be for whoever is hiring for that position, what would they want to see? For those of you who have worked jobs like this, what set you apart to get the job?

We have a 5 year old and a 3 month old.

My wife just got a stable great job that travels regularly and I’m worried about the prospect of me working in travel gigs and other local things.

Anyone have any solid childcare options they’ve used with success? Any words of wisdom? I’m thinking of using my state paid family leave in December for a little break from the industry but this will be an ongoing issue in my career. Curious how you all handle it?

I'm a complete outsider, but I read snippets about high entry fees for labor in multiple areas. If that's an issue why bother with the high base level hourly rates or salaries if the end result is it just makes everything less solvent and work moves elsewhere?

It's like actors asking for 20 million plus points on top. Just take less up front if possible, and if things go well, the wealth and profit can be shared more broadly. It minimizes the production losses when things inevitably don't do well, and captures and spreads the gains when lightning strikes.

Is this just not doable for some reason or a terrible model for other reasons?