Thank you for your video and feedback as I have sent it to a friend who has not gone to film School and I made her feel a lot better knowing that it's okay because she is unable to afford it. I sent her a many videos including this one but I also like the fact that she still wishes that she could go to film school because it's still an experience and a chance to network with others.

I appreciate this video but I wouldn't knock going to film School. I know that every one of my instructors were there to help us and they sure did a great job and I know they didn't waste their time.

People can actually learn a lot in film school as long as they can put their egos and pride to the side and just be students and just listen with an open ear. I enjoyed myself very much at the motion picture Institute of Michigan aka MPI and I had a great experience.😊 a lot of the males came very arrogant and lot of individuals came to school very arrogant and didn't want to hear any advice when actually it only helps sharpen your skills at your craft. I did not audit any classes and took every single class the school was able to offer while it was still available to do it that way. So I took directing class, editing lab, sound, lighting, script, the whole 9 and I wanted to have a respect for everyone's job so I wanted to be able to understand everyone's job on set and also give myself that extra knowledge in case I happen to land a job doing one more than the other. it's a male-dominated industry and staying humble is a challenge for a lot of these individuals. I absolutely love teamwork and love working with others but I can't stand people who come with this arrogant Persona and don't know how to swallow their pride and put that crap to the side so that we can actually get a good flow of energy going on set.

As a First A.D., what I’ve learned is sometimes you have to give the director what he needs instead of what he wants.

In regards to the out of control Director being "an out of control Genera"... I almost think a better analogy would be that the Director is the President and the 1st AD is the General.

A Line Producer is in the Producer's Guild Of America.

Let your guest talk more....lots more.

Useful for anyone who has never worked on a union show or at a union production company. I found the constant assumption that directors are male and his/he pronouns outdated and ostracizing. The language both from the interviewer and the interviewee generally excluded all diverse creators (or those interested in non-violent communication structures.) This is an outdated way of speaking that is no longer appropriate on the executive side and should be reconsidered in creative environments as well.