Entertainment Industry

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication, which is a technical degree, so as far as being able to represent those for the arts intellectual property, am I good to go?

[Rudey]

Originally posted by ztawinthropgirl
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication, which is a technical degree, so as far as being able to represent those for the arts intellectual property, am I good to go?

No.

-Rudey
--Have you looked into being a fast-food chef?

[AXJules]

Future entertainment publicist here.

[Rudey]

Originally posted by AXJules
Future entertainment publicist here.

So like sex in public or what?

-Rudey
--I'm suave

[AXJules]

Originally posted by Rudey
So like sex in public or what?

-Rudey
--I'm suave

Well no I was being serious.....

but....

ok you've changed my mind.
Sex in public it is.

[Rudey]

Originally posted by AXJules
Well no I was being serious.....

but....

ok you've changed my mind.
Sex in public it is.

High five!

-Rudey

[MeLikey]

I want to work in movie or TV production... or be a screenwriter... or be an actress... I'm assessing my options.

[Optimist Prime]

I have a background in Legitimate Theatre as an actor, also I have one script (almost) finished (computer decided to break down as I was putting the last touches on it. I'll probably just start all over) and more on the way. I want to be involved in movies as an Actor/Director/Writer/Producer. I'm a quadruple threat! I plan to start my own production company. I do have one question though: are business cards suitible for people like me or should I just get my resume to as many people as posible?

[kddani]

Originally posted by ztawinthropgirl
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication, which is a technical degree, so as far as being able to represent those for the arts intellectual property, am I good to go?

That's no where near a technical degree. Off the top of my head I can't think of any BA's that would be a "technical" degree.

A technical degree is something in an area of science, engineering, and the like. Communications isn't technical.

You don't really need to pass the patent bar to practice IP law. You only need to have passed the patent bar if you want to be able to appear before the patent approval people (forget the name). Most people don't now the difference between patent law and IP law.

Honestly, undergrad degrees have about zilch to do with what you learn and do in law school, with the exception of people who want to practice patent. Even then, you don't really use that knowledge in your classes.

[Glitter650]

I think if you really want to work with patents that the technical degree is necessary... but if you just want to work with copy rights, which is generally what entertainment: songs, scripts, etc... are, then you're fine with like a Mass Comm. degree... maybe not as desireable/versatile as someone who knows patents... ( and alot of firms do deal with both types of IP) BUT if you don't want to work with patents anyway.. (which I don't) it's not a big deal. I definitely could be wrong on this and I am visiting UC Hastings law school tomorrow and I will try and find out what the deal is with this because this is something I've never heard before and I have received PLENTY of advising about how to try and get the job I want to have eventually and have never heard "you need a technical degree" but that doesn't mean that it's not true... so I am just a little confused...

[AXJules]

Originally posted by Optimist Prime
I have a background in Legitimate Theatre as an actor, also I have one script (almost) finished (computer decided to break down as I was putting the last touches on it. I'll probably just start all over) and more on the way. I want to be involved in movies as an Actor/Director/Writer/Producer. I'm a quadruple threat! I plan to start my own production company. I do have one question though: are business cards suitible for people like me or should I just get my resume to as many people as posible?

The whole idea of this industry is oversaturation. Send that resume EVERYWHERE you can. Even if they're not hiring, do it anyway. I would suggest "contact" cards....they're similar to business cards but list your training and what you hope to be-
For example:
Optimist Prime
555.555.5555
email@email.com

8 years LT exp.
(school degree if applicable)
looking to work in screenwriting-directing-producing


Among doing all that, you just need to network. You might have really great talent but until you work as an intern/unpaid assistant etc. it's hard to get your foot in the door. After you are doing shit jobs (or possibly learning something) you might meet someone looking for XXX....then you go do that and meet someone else who is willing to use you for screenwriting....see?

[Optimist Prime]

Thanks Jules

[Optimist Prime]

I'm starting a company. Who's in?

[MeLikey]

What kind of company? A film production company?

[Optimist Prime]

Originally posted by MeLikey
What kind of company? A film production company?

Yes.