Tough Times For Filmschool Grads

I second the tales of the students interviewed in David Cohn's article. Breaking in is hard to do.

"I think there is some anxiety among older filmmakers that the floodgates have opened and their coveted positions atop the chain are compromised," said LaMonica.

Despite his optimism and a slew of independent projects to show his skills, the job market remains tough for LaMonica, who works as an English-language instructor to make money while he pursues film as a long-term profession.

Many young moviemakers like LaMonica are struggling to find a place in an industry that is reaching the point of saturation.

--Wired News: Budding Filmmakers Crave a Break

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