Sandra Gordon
Author
Action! Establishing Your Career In Film & Television Production
Uniquely designed for individuals interested in a career in the entertainment industry
whether they are recent college graduates or middle-aged career changers, ACTION!
takes the formula out of the job-hunting book and takes the reader to the next step.
This refreshing book shares first-hand experiences with readers on the real life of a
production worker from Art Directors to Wardrobe Assistants and everything in between.
This handy guide teaches job seekers how to write their resumes and then takes it to
the next level including where to send them; how to keep a job once hired; and how to
advance in a production career.
Reviews:
“Action! fills an obvious gap on the show business shelf. Remarkably thorough and thoughtful, it demystifies the world of production…If you don't have a friend in the business, you will once you’ve read this highly insightful book.”
--Jeff Melvoin, Executive Producer, Picket Fences, Early Edition, Alias, Secret Lives of Army Wives
“A great tool for all aspiring filmmakers.”
--Paul Marks, Producer, Party of Five, Chuck
“I've just finished reading your book and have to say thank you - it has a lot of things I didn't know, and I'm glad that after reading it I have not been discouraged but, on the contrary, am now more than ever interested in working in the movie industry. As you said, I'll keep it short and to the point, as in a thank-you letter. Thanks again!”
-- Dmitry Kichenko. (via www.sandrasite.com)
“Sandra, I was one of the attendees of the AICP's PA seminar. I purchased a copy of your book. I especially liked the very simple yet detailed explanation of every department & position. Overall, it's a well formatted book! :)"
-- SJM3 (via www.sandrasite.com)
“ Action!: Establishing Your Career In Film & Television Production by Emmy award winning Sandra R. Gordon is a handy and practical guide specifically written for people who are interested in a career in one or more segments of the entertainment industry. From internship tips, to the ins and outs of the production department, to crafting a production resume, to the value of adopting a solid work ethic, Action! is a first-rate and highly readable resource intended and enthusiastically recommended for job seekers of all backgrounds seeking a position with film and/or television production careers.”
-- Midwest Book Review (Amazon.com)
“This book is an excellent over-view of the television & film world. If you've got your production goals set higher than local broadcast news, than I HIGHLY recommend this book. There's a great section on putting together your production resume, great real-world advice from Sandra & her production colleagues, detailed descriptions of what every position on a Film & TV set does, valuable info on how to work in various markets (Chicago, New York, LA, etc). I bought the book a few months ago and had the fortunate chance of meeting the author, and she is genuinely a wonderful woman who truly wants to help those interested in getting into & succeeding in "the business". This book is also an easy & quick read, I read most of the book on a flight out to LA from Chicago. "Action! Establishing your Career..." is an ESSENTIAL read if you plan on moving out to LA and you don't have many production contacts there...I'm looking at you recent college grads! I've even recommended this book to friends who are actors on their way out to the coasts so they are educated about sets, crews, etiquette, etc. "Action!" is a much easier & faster read than "The Independent Film Producer's Survival Guide" (which is itself a great book, but more of a legal resource, basically saves you from asking your entertainment lawyer dumb questions). I'm not a newbie to production and this isn't a fake review, I'm a freelance Commercial Producer who is also very active in Chicago independent film; having served as producer on 4 features in the past two years, negotiated distribution deals for features, and I remain active in the scene via a Chicago based non-profit indie-sponsorship company. I find that I continue to pull "Action! Establishing your Career" off my bookshelf to use as a reference on projects.”
-- Dave E. (Amazon.com)
--Jeff Melvoin, Executive Producer, Picket Fences, Early Edition, Alias, Secret Lives of Army Wives
“A great tool for all aspiring filmmakers.”
--Paul Marks, Producer, Party of Five, Chuck
“I've just finished reading your book and have to say thank you - it has a lot of things I didn't know, and I'm glad that after reading it I have not been discouraged but, on the contrary, am now more than ever interested in working in the movie industry. As you said, I'll keep it short and to the point, as in a thank-you letter. Thanks again!”
-- Dmitry Kichenko. (via www.sandrasite.com)
“Sandra, I was one of the attendees of the AICP's PA seminar. I purchased a copy of your book. I especially liked the very simple yet detailed explanation of every department & position. Overall, it's a well formatted book! :)"
-- SJM3 (via www.sandrasite.com)
“ Action!: Establishing Your Career In Film & Television Production by Emmy award winning Sandra R. Gordon is a handy and practical guide specifically written for people who are interested in a career in one or more segments of the entertainment industry. From internship tips, to the ins and outs of the production department, to crafting a production resume, to the value of adopting a solid work ethic, Action! is a first-rate and highly readable resource intended and enthusiastically recommended for job seekers of all backgrounds seeking a position with film and/or television production careers.”
-- Midwest Book Review (Amazon.com)
“This book is an excellent over-view of the television & film world. If you've got your production goals set higher than local broadcast news, than I HIGHLY recommend this book. There's a great section on putting together your production resume, great real-world advice from Sandra & her production colleagues, detailed descriptions of what every position on a Film & TV set does, valuable info on how to work in various markets (Chicago, New York, LA, etc). I bought the book a few months ago and had the fortunate chance of meeting the author, and she is genuinely a wonderful woman who truly wants to help those interested in getting into & succeeding in "the business". This book is also an easy & quick read, I read most of the book on a flight out to LA from Chicago. "Action! Establishing your Career..." is an ESSENTIAL read if you plan on moving out to LA and you don't have many production contacts there...I'm looking at you recent college grads! I've even recommended this book to friends who are actors on their way out to the coasts so they are educated about sets, crews, etiquette, etc. "Action!" is a much easier & faster read than "The Independent Film Producer's Survival Guide" (which is itself a great book, but more of a legal resource, basically saves you from asking your entertainment lawyer dumb questions). I'm not a newbie to production and this isn't a fake review, I'm a freelance Commercial Producer who is also very active in Chicago independent film; having served as producer on 4 features in the past two years, negotiated distribution deals for features, and I remain active in the scene via a Chicago based non-profit indie-sponsorship company. I find that I continue to pull "Action! Establishing your Career" off my bookshelf to use as a reference on projects.”
-- Dave E. (Amazon.com)
$16.95 (US) • ISBN: 1557835845• 200 pages
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