ABSTRACT
Yes, film school is a good idea, but it is by no means necessary. Lots of great filmmakers did not go to film school. On the other hand, lots of great filmmakers did go to film school. The absolute number one mistake people make in putting together a trailer is being too ambitious. When presented with the reality that “one have enough money to make ten minutes of mediocre, amateurish footage or three minutes of absolutely thrilling professional film,” one would be shocked at how often people choose the former. Leaving in that one bad scene is the most common mistake people make when showing their work. It’s all about quality, not quantity! Remember, people are only going to watch the first two or three minutes anyway. Being a known actor makes it much easier to get a job directing a film. Getting work as an actor is, as any actor will tell one, not so easy.
