Job Knowledge Center

Expert information about the Entertainment Industry and jobs is critical to people who are pursuing a new career. In this Job Knowledge Center you will find a wide array of articles, resources, interviews, a survey of studio managers, wage information, interesting facts about the industry, and much more. We have obtained considerable expertise about the Hollywood industry and jobs in it. And we're happy to share it. This expertise stems from our thousands of relationships over the years with industry veterans who take classes at Video Symphony, as well as several dozen Hollywood-seasoned instructors who teach for us each year.

If you have a question about a topic not covered here, please ask away. If you’d like to discuss something with a Job Placement Counselor, just click on the “Have a Job Counselor Call Me” button at top left. Our Counselors are always happy to share their expertise with anybody who is curious about the fascinating world of Hollywood Entertainment production. So click around and explore! Remember – we’re just 11 telephone digits away: 1.888.871.2843

	GETTING JOBS IN THE INDUSTRY The art of networking, demo reels, interviewing, resume writing and other goodies.
	SURVEY OF 34 STUDIO MANAGERS What Supervisors look for when they hire and what turns them off. The results may surprise you!
	THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: MARKETS, TRENDS, AND OPPORTUNITIES A series of informative articles about various trends and job dynamics in the TV/Film & digital media industry.
	FILM SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTEND VIDEO SYMPHONY For many students who embark on a filmmaking career, the ultimate goal is to become a director, or a producer. They have a creative vision.