Unique Film Writing Jobs: Ignite Your Creative Spirit
In the contemporary world of entertainment, “How can I start a career in filmmaking?” is interpreted as, “How can I can be a movie star or Director or one of those glamorous people invited to late night shows?” Yet, the filmmaking industry is bigger than these. One of the pillars of the filmmaking industry is the film writer or the screen writer (call us whatever you fancy).
Why do people become film writers anyway? Why would a sane person prefer to write screenplays instead of novels or poetry or any of those online motivational books? The truth is that it is in the passion and the freedom of creation. A film writer is a free agent who is not beholden to anyone except their client(s). It is simply putting into paper a vision you can see in your head.
To start a unique film writing career, ignite your creativity by joining sites such as Fiverr and Upwork;
- Fiverr: It is a name known to freelancers around the world. Fiverr is a site where filmmakers can go to hire new film writers. Sure, your pay will be low when you start but completing your first assignments will improve your reputation and thereafter your earning potential.
- Upwork: Similar to Fiverr, you can also work and earn your way to a strong reputation with this site. Most of your clients will be upcoming filmmakers who want to hire inexpensive film writers to put their vision to paper. Upwork is a unique job site that allows you to choose your work time and vacation period. Play your cards right and you will be taking much more vacation time.
- Local Film Writing Agencies: It does not matter if you live in the Philippines, Canada or the United States, there are always film agencies who are on the lookout for the next upcoming talent in film writing. There is no reason why that can’t be you. Filipino agencies such as URALA International, Maxumo Films and XS Multimedia among others are some of the agencies you can apply.
Beyond these, to take advantage of unique film writing jobs, create an account on sites such as LinkedIn where you can network, meet people and pitch the stories you have written. Remember, you only have to get lucky once.
As a bonus take away, do you need to join any professional bodies such as the Screenwriters Guild of America (SGA) or the Screenwriters Guild of the Philippines (SGP) or any other bodies around you before you can take these steps to start a film writing career? That is the good part – you don’t! The best part is that you can contact us to guide you if you need further advice on how to start unique film writing jobs.
